Associate Creative Director
ABOUT STEPT STUDIOS
Stept is an award-winning creative, production and post studio known for work that entertains instead of interrupts the viewer. We believe in the power of stories to transform businesses and shape culture. That the stories we remember, talk about, and share, connect on an emotional level and leave a fingerprint on our culture. Our Creative and Entertainment team, as well as our progressive roster of directors, represents the next generation of storytellers.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Stept is looking for an Associate Creative Director with a background in advertising and branded entertainment to join the Stept Creative team who lives at the intersection of live action, design, brand, and culture to develop execution across our portfolio of top-tier clients. We are looking for a leader and strong, conceptual creative who can consistently deliver big ideas while supporting and growing junior talent within the organization.
The ideal candidate has a strategic mind with exceptional creative judgment, dreams big, and isn't afraid to challenge boundaries to deliver results for our Clients. This candidate will report directly to the Head Of Creative + Entertainment.
ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES
Conceive, craft, script and oversee best-in-class creative and content ideas on brand, on strategy, on time, and on budget - from inception to production, through post & delivery.
Craft a presentation and story to sell your ideas, and present those ideas effectively.
Motivate, collaborate with and hold the rest of the creative team to developing and executing the most attention grabbing creative and content to accomplish business objectives possible.
Strategically interpret and interrogate client briefs to concept and articulate ideas and executions that go above and beyond the original brief to push what’s possible on both a creative and technical level.
Lead and balance multiple projects at once.
Inspire and mentor the more junior team members.
Identify and nurture a creative network in order to hire successfully and quickly for both full time and freelance needs.
Uphold the standard of our creative work and develop practices to inspire our team to make work that serves our mission.
Relentlessly develop and enhance their creative directing, management, and leadership skills.
Continually survey and discuss art and cultural trends as a creative leader.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
6-10 years of developing strategic creative for top tier brands at reputable agencies.
Experience leading, managing and mentoring creatives across a range of personalities and experience levels.
Experience reviewing and giving feedback to a team of Creatives.
Strong leadership ability to build trust and respect from your team, cross department, and client.
Expert ability creating beautiful presentations that express conceptual thinking and big ideas in Keynote and Google Slides.
Superior presentation and communication skills, people skills, and ability to thrive in a collaborative agency environment.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier and After Effects.
Interest in and developing skills in tech-powered creative tools for writing, image and video generation.
Passion, energy, and enthusiasm for storytelling with a deep understanding of best practices in social, digital, branded and traditional advertising.
Demonstrated ability to take creative ideas and executions to a new level that is more thoughtful and surprising.
Expert in actively building and maintaining good working relationships with clients, departments and team members.
Ability to manage and work independently on multiple projects while maintaining a hunger for creative quality and collaboration with Clients and colleagues.
Diverse portfolio including 360 campaigns demonstrating innovative thinking.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
Salary Range $100 - 140,000
Unlimited PTO
Paid Holidays + Sick Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Company 401(k)
Tech Reimbursement
Flexible Hybrid Working - 3 days in Studio in El Segundo
HOW TO APPLY
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@steptstudios.com
SUBJECT: ACD ROLE
Stept is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages all candidates to apply.