Creative Director

• Lead and execute creative concepting, content strategies and calendars, still and video shoots, illustrations, influencer and activation content, traditional and ad-hoc production, and finding new ways to create and leverage content in new and emerging platforms
• Make great work
• Establish and hold a center of excellence in our creative work
• Understand client objectives, create and oversee creative work, delivering on time and within budget
• Demonstrate presentation prowess
• Participate in new business development, including proposals, pitches and exploratory content
• Explore creative technology, new platforms and emerging creative opportunities
• Contribute to an agency-wide culture
• Teach TSL team members basic and advanced techniques in creative development and production
• Work with direct reports to set measurable annual objectives, conduct bi-weekly check-ins and scheduled employee reviews and provide continual and specific feedback
• Develop direct reports through ongoing coaching, skills development
• Anticipate hiring needs, actively contribute to the hiring process for content and engagement roles and assist in onboarding new team members
• Create and present internal training content
• Elevate The Social Light’s profile in advertising, social and marketing industry through social media, thought leadership, community engagement, awards and more
• Enhance and expand the brand of The Social Lights internally and externally
• Promote and encourage a positive workplace culture

• 10+ years of experience
• At least 3+ years specifically touching social media and/or creative technology
• 3+ years of experience in a client-facing role
• Strong understanding of the creative process (ideation to production) with hands-on experience in art direction, design and video production
• Prior production experience within a creatively-driven environment, intimately familiar with social-first internal productions, influencers, and activations
• Stellar writing, designing, editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent time management, organization and prioritization skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality with business relations, personnel matters and proprietary matters
• Proficient in Keynote, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Asana, and Slack.

Portfolio of social ads, 3D, metaverse, volumetric content capture and/or TikTok production a plus

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• HSA + Company Contribution
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Generous PTO policy
• Technology Enablement (Laptop and AI Tools)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Paid Parking
• Summer Hours + Flex Work Options
• Dog-Friendly Office