Associate Creative Director

We're looking for a creative sergeant with a contagious love for problem solving. Somebody who knows the importance of craft, going beyond briefs and takes pride in helping everybody around them make great work.

Our future ACD - Art Director is a content-machine that uses their design skills to turn good ideas into holy-crap experiences. In this position, you'll focus on producing work that fuels brands every. single. day. You'll oversee a group of more junior creatives and provide direction, hone craft, and help with development. And you'll be surrounded by a team that's just as passionate about creating individual touch points for consumers.

Responsibilities:

• 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. 
• Contribute to the culture and build team camaraderie toward an open, honest, judgment-free environment where team members feel valued and empowered. 
• Push for brilliant and unfamiliar concepts that make clients uncomfortable (in a good way). Consistently deliver what they want, just in a way they didn’t expect it. 
• Keep up-to-date on what is trending and implement it relevantly into the work. 
• Campaign objectives are met
• Work is on target, on time and within budget
• Demonstrates responsible decision making
• Manages expectations both up and down within team

Qualifications:

• Willing to be based out of or relocate to Kansas City, MO metro area. Relocation assistance is offered to candidates willing to relocate
• Mentor more junior members of the team 
• Lead a piece of business with passion, vision, and maturity 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, adhering to timelines in a fast-paced environment with high client expectations. 
• Curious, creative and solution-focused. 
• Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills. 
• Collaborative and works well with others, while still taking independent initiative.