Full-Time

Creative Director

Fuel, Art

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Barkley

Barkley

501-1,000 employees

Full-service marketing and advertising agency

Consulting
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Senior

Kansas City, MO, USA

Candidates must be based out of the Kansas City, MO office; relocation financial assistance is available.

Category
Graphic Design
Motion Graphics
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Social Media
Requirements
  • Be based out of our Kansas City, MO office - local or willing to relocate with a relocation financial assistance package
  • Excellent portfolio showing mastery of social media and digital
  • A drive to make work that will break through the clutter and be highly effective
  • Passion for working with creative teams and bringing people together
  • Mentor more junior members of the team
  • Lead a piece of business with passion, vision, and maturity
  • Present to clients and sell work
  • Build relationships within BarkleyOKRP's walls and with clients
  • Make amazing work (both as a leader and a doer)
Responsibilities
  • Inspire and lead a creative team to make great work
  • Provide feedback and direction to creative teams
  • Know and continue to pursue the latest knowledge of digital and social platforms
  • Build day-to-day relationships with other departments, teams, and clients
  • Be a go-to for your client team(s) and represent the FUEL department
  • This role will have direct reports
  • Client communication plan and campaign objectives are met.
  • Creative work is outstanding and on strategy.
  • Work is on target, on time, and within budget.
  • Account management morale on the account is positive, related to the creative relationship.
  • Client and agency management express confidence in leadership abilities.
  • Wise, responsible decision-making ability.
  • Teamwork is well represented in national and/or international award shows.
  • Client satisfaction ratings are high.

Barkley is a marketing and advertising agency focused on creating modern brands that appeal to today's consumers. The agency works across various sectors, including consumer goods, finance, healthcare, non-profit, restaurant, retail, and travel, serving clients from large corporations to retail and hospitality brands. Barkley offers a wide range of marketing solutions, including advertising, communication, product innovation, media strategy, and talent management. By utilizing deep consumer insights, Barkley develops campaigns that resonate with audiences, helping clients achieve their goals such as launching new products or enhancing brand engagement. The agency differentiates itself by combining creativity with data-driven strategies, ensuring that their clients' brands remain relevant and compelling in a rapidly changing market.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$5.1M

Headquarters

Kansas City, Missouri

Founded

1964

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Adlucent enhances Barkley's performance marketing capabilities.
  • Focus on AI-driven consumer insights boosts personalized marketing strategies.
  • Growing demand for sustainability aligns with Barkley's ESG-focused marketing approach.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid acquisitions may lead to integration challenges and cultural clashes.
  • Merger with OKRP could cause operational inefficiencies and client conflicts.
  • Investment from Chicago firm might disrupt Barkley's employee-owned culture.

What makes Barkley unique

  • Barkley is 100% employee-owned, offering personalized attention like a smaller agency.
  • They integrate creativity with data-driven insights for modern consumer engagement.
  • Barkley focuses on discovering brands' core purpose to drive meaningful marketing.

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