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Salary $113,000 - $143,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Overview: position title: creative director, brand & marketing reports to: vp of brand & marketing supervision exercised: creative team location: new york, ny (csc) grade/class: grade h, exempt, psa-eligible
About the organization: adl (anti-defamation league) is the leading anti-hate organization in the worldFounded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry, its essential mission hasn’t changed in more than 100 years: to stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to allToday, adl continues to fight all forms of hate with the same vigor and passionAdl is the first call when acts of antisemitism occurA global leader in exposing extremism, delivering anti-bias education, and fighting hate online, adl’s ultimate goal is a world in which no group or individual suffers from bias, discrimination or hate.
Adl’s ceo and national director, jonathan greenblatt—an accomplished leader and entrepreneur in the corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors—was recruited to the organization in july 2015He has injected new energy and brought a bold vision to the agencyUnder jonathan’s leadership, adl is transforming itself, upgrading its capabilities, leveraging innovation, building partnerships, and pioneering new horizons.
Primary function:
The creative director will lead adl’s creative studio department and direct the evolution, maintenance and execution of adl’s visual brand identityWorking with the b&m team, internal stakeholders across the organization and external partners, this role will be responsible for elevating the way in which adl’s mission is conveyed visuallyThis role balances the responsibilities of leading concept development, directing projects, and rolling up your sleeves to work out the detailsWhatever the brief, you seek to build an authentic connection with audiences, through the best expressions of the adl brandThe director will report to the vp of brand & marketingResponsibilities: primary:
Contribute as a senior member of the brand & marketing department
Collaborate with other b&m team members as well as colleagues and stakeholders across the organization, to deliver exceptional creative products that enable adl to meet its strategic awareness, engagement and fundraising goals
Lead and manage the creative studio team including but not limited to design, photo and video
Ensure that adl’s reports, research, products, communications and donor-facing material are best in class and tell the strongest story possible through graphics
Provide production leadership to ensure creative and content production is in alignment with the marketing goals and business planning process
Ensure timely and on-budget planning and production of creative concepts that are used in all visual communication mediums including, but not limited to digital marketing, website, social media, print, video and event brandingProvide support and consult for review of communications and messaging.
Lead efforts to maintain and elevate the overall look and feel of the adl brand across all print and digital presences
Along with the creative studio project manager, continue to improve the processes of the department to be a proactive, strategic, customer service oriented group
In close coordination with the director of content strategy, guide the development and implementation of brand campaigns across all adl platforms, from initial presentations through final delivery
As needed, create new sub-brands and logos for internal departments, partnerships, events and initiatives
Qualifications: skills:
A strong thought partner who can work across cross-functional teams
Strong design portfolio and demonstrated experience with creative marketing campaigns and brand development
Integrated marketing expertise, including building integrated marketing programs across fundraising, digital, social and traditional platforms
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize competing objectives when necessary
Ability to multi-task, while still executing strategically, a must
Attention to detail a must
Ability to translate strategy into design across print, web, mobile and video
Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Excellent in process improvement and identifying opportunities to create sustainable and scalable solutions across a diverse range of projects and platforms
Fluency with product and brand strategy
Craft stories and build the brand through campaign level thinking and execution
Broad awareness of trends in culture and technology
Work experience:
Experience creating a vision and concepts for client brands and leading cross-functional teams within an agency or internal creative team required
Minimum 8 years of experience with a focus on marketing, public relations, creative production or advertising
Measurable experience and success in leading and developing creative teams in an agency environment
Experience and comfort with managing up with an executive team, as well as with direct reports and across internal departments required
Experience with adobe design suite required
Experience with designing for template creation platforms preferred
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent marketing experience requiredCommunications, design, and marketing concentrations preferred.
Work environment:
Adl covid-19 protocol (updated periodically): adl is adhering to cdc, state, local, and federal orders regarding covid-19Adl will require that all employees are vaccinated with exceptions for medical and religious accommodationsAdl may require proof of vaccinationThis role will start as a remote position but may transition to a hybrid environment when offices reopen.
Compensation:
This position is a grade h1, which has an average salary range of $113,000 - 143,000This salary range is reflective of a position in new york, new yorkPlease note that salaries are commensurate with experience, and since adl has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.
Adl values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, lgbtq+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to applyAdl is an equal opportunity employerRecruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable federal, state or local laws.
Adl will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employmentFor individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact talent & knowledge at talentacquisition@adl.org.
Adl will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the fair credit reporting act, and all other applicable state, local, and federal laws.
