Creative Director

Simply put, The Marketing Arm is the greatest promotions agency ever built, and we’re looking to get even better. We live in a world of inspired ideas and jaw-dropping execution. Emotion is our brand, and storytelling our craft. We operate in a collaborative environment, where ideas can truly come from anyone. We are go-to. We’ve won enough Lions, Effies, Pros, Reggies, ADDYs and Agency-of-the-Year metal to make our reception area look like the Iron Throne. We work hard and play harder. We are happy, scrappy, entrepreneurial, and won’t stop until we can drop the word “promotions” from “greatest promotions agency ever built.”

Job Summary:

TMA is looking for dynamic a Creative Director to manage a creative team and provide creative leadership for integrated agency accounts in the travel and entertainment spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead creative strategy and day-to-day management of creative activities including development of creative programs, presentation development, client presentations and team work load
• Manage creative relationship with client
• Participate in and oversee creative development of digital, social, shopper, on-premise and off premise programs
• Direct development of a myriad of creative output including video, digital content, presentation materials, digital promotions, collateral design, experiential engagements, and premiums
• Demonstrate a “roll your sleeves up” approach to work and ability to effectively execute multiple projects at a time
• Build effective relationships with teammates and clients
• Collaborate with account and planning disciplines
• Supervise creative team

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field (advertising, graphic design, visual arts, etc.)
• 8+ years of agency experience as a graphic designer or art director, at least 2 of those years with management responsibilities
• Proficiency in Adobe CS6 (Know-how in Flash, After Effects and Maya 3D is a plus)
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign CS5 or above
• Mastery of presentation mediums: Keynote and PowerPoint
• Strong problem-solving, communications, and relationship-building skills
• Presentation skills and salesmanship are a must
• Self-motivation and ability to motivate others to creatively and strategically solve multiple problems at once, under quick deadlines
• Ability to brainstorm in large groups and develop big promotional ideas from beginning to end
• Travel industry experience a plus