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Director, Multicultural Creative Strategist
The Marketing Store 3 reviews - Lombard, IL
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The Brief-

Director-Multicultural Creative Strategist

The Marketing Store is one of the best-kept secrets in the US marketing services industry. We run some of the largest promotions and event activations in the industry, including the award-winning McDonald’s Essence Festival, 365 Black, Latin Grammy’s. We’re looking for your urban voice and strategic leadership to engage the African American, Hispanic, and Asian Consumers through our client brands.

One of our most important hires will be that of a new Director-Multicultural Strategist.

We are looking for ambition and energy to help make TMS famous for its Creative Solutions. We seek an advocate who will inspire clients and creative and planning teams with passion, insight and imagination. Someone who believes that collaboration and building motivated teams is the way to generate great work.

Primary Responsibilities

Generate strong, strategy-based concepts and champion ideas with enthusiasm.

Inspire distinctive, engaging and innovative graphics and communication that meets or exceeds the Client's creative expectations, marketing objectives and supports their business strategy.

Maintain accountability for quality, strategy, deadline and budget for a given group of clients.

Report regularly to management on project and team member progress.

Work closely with account, production and business support to develop and implement concepts for all disciplines and competencies.

Participate as a member of the Solutions management team in both short-term and long-term planning activities.

Provide input at the proposal stage for key projects.

Maintain knowledge of emerging print, promotion and web technologies and trends.

Recommend/implement effective policies, procedures and processes.

Independent self-starter, willing to work hands-on to ensure the best results.

Skills and Experience

Strong portfolio with Multicultural Creative or Planning, including major award-winning brand activations work with strong digital experience.

4+ years experience in managing a sizable creative team or has been a Strategy Planner within a design shop, advertising or interactive agency.

3+ years experience in team management and client contact.

Clear understanding of marketing and branding strategies within Multicultural segment.

Ability to maintain focus while encouraging exploration.

Strong presentation skills required.

Strong process and project management skills; achievement in leading large-scale projects.

Strong strategic leadership skills and ability to champion ideas at all levels of the firm.

Experience in the management of inside and outside resources.

Experience in developing strategies and delivering process improvements.