Associate Creative Director, Copy | FUEL

Job Description

BarkleyOKRP is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Copy, to join their team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver with a passion for craft and a desire to help others create great work. The ACD will be a content-machine, using their design skills to transform ideas into impactful experiences. They will oversee junior creatives, providing direction and mentorship, and collaborate with a passionate team focused on creating individual touch points for consumers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Creative Director in the supervision and mentoring of junior creatives
• Lead a piece of business with passion, vision, and maturity
• Collaborate and closely partner with Account and Strategy counterparts
• Develop and implement creative strategy
• Critique and direct revision of creative work
• Prepare creative work for internal and client review
• Approve of creative work before implementation of overall creative strategy
• Prepare and facilitate creative presentations to both internal stakeholders and clients
• Interview prospective talent, offer feedback and approve of new hires brought onto the team
• Provide detailed information and cost estimates to assure accurate data on which to plan and develop functional objectives and budgets
• Participate in new business efforts as directed

Requirements:

• Willing to be based out of or relocate to Chicago, IL metro area
• Client communication plan and campaign objectives are met
• Creative work is outstanding and on strategy
• Work is on target, on time, and within budget
• Account management morale on the account is positive, related to the creative relationship
• Client and agency management express confidence in leadership abilities
• Wise, responsible decision-making ability

BarkleyOKRP offers:

• Relocation assistance
• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible PTO
• Life insurance
• 401K