We’re looking for a dynamic, passionate and detail-obsessed creative leader to be a positive force and inspire a team of multi-disciplinary creatives to do the best work of their lives. Reporting to the Director, Search Ads Product Management and Product Marketing and working closely with a team of product marketers, the Creative Director will be responsible for developing successful marketing communications that drive adoption of Search Ads amongst iOS developers. Beyond creative direction, a successful candidate will be a proven leader, effective communicator and exceptional motivator. They will thrive in a dynamic, results-driven, high-change environment that is evolving to meet the needs of our customers and business initiatives.
8+ years experience working in an in-house creative environment, design company, or advertising agency, with several years in leadership role
Broad background in art direction, design and copy that spans all aspect of communications; digital, print, visual and oral storytelling with a heavy bias on creating content that generates action
Proven experience managing a team of creatives or assembling teams for specific projects
Clarity on how to drive projects through to completion, give really good feedback and direction to deliver the highest-quality creative work
Confidence and expertise to push beyond the status quo and propose bold solutions
Ability to creative direct the work, manage a freelance/vendor/agency pool and ensure high quality creative work is delivered on time, on budget within given time constraints
Ability to work well with all types of creatives, producers, production, and team members in a fast paced environment with changing direction
Ability to move individuals through ambiguous situations by creating a compelling creative vision to motivate and point the organization forward
Must be willing to guide creative direction as well as being hands on in design or writing yourself
Naturally curious about customers driven by the hunger to exceed expectations and create great work
Clear and concise communication and organization skills
You’ll work with project managers to ensure that schedules are accurate and realistic and that deadlines are met.
Passionate about the Apple brand and relentless in preserving its authenticity
Desire to mentor and manage designers and writers, recognizing and guiding talent and growth
Description
This is a role is for a creative leader: a design thinker, communicator and problem solver who wants to have their hands in several things at once; who can work across media types, screens, formats and technologies, and who can collaborate well with others.
Lead all creative efforts for Search Ads marketing from concept through to code/production including managing an internal team, on-site/off-site contractors, external agency/production partners and partnering with colleagues in Developer Relations and App Store marketing teams.
Work in partnership with product marketers on the creative output of the work - making sure all materials have the right tone, look, and feel across a variety of platforms including digital, print, video, Keynotes, and narratives, and to anticipate and execute all creative needs.
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