What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Director position at Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered?
Company Overview
Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered (DHA) is a leading professional consulting and engineering design firm with over 46 years of experience. We specialize in civil and structural engineering, program management, and construction management, serving a diverse range of clients in both the public and private sectors.
DHA seeks a Director, Brand Creative to lead a creative team and elevate the Department of Aviation’s brand. This strategic role drives compelling content and campaigns that reflect the department’s vision and support its business goals across PHL and PNE.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a cohesive brand strategy across all touchpoints.
- Inspire and mentor the creative team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Stay ahead of industry trends to ensure the brand remains relevant, modern, and competitive.
- Supervise and guide the work of graphic designers, a photographer/videographer, and a copywriter.
- Conduct regular team meetings, provide constructive feedback, and set clear performance expectations.
- Support professional growth through training and coaching.
- Oversee the creation of marketing assets, including digital and print designs, social media content, videos, and copy.
- Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and resonates with target audiences.
- Lead brainstorming sessions to generate fresh, impactful campaign ideas.
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to align creative output with business goals.
- Present creative concepts and strategies to senior leadership, incorporating feedback as needed.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including agencies and vendors.
- Manage prioritization and timely delivery of creative projects.
- Establish efficient workflows and processes to maximize productivity.
- Monitor and manage the creative budget, ensuring projects remain within scope.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- 8 years of experience in brand creative, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proven expertise in visual design, copywriting, and multimedia content creation
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
- Proficiency in design and content tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, video editing software)
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Wrike, Trello, or similar)
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in a general office environment 100% of the time.
- Position is full-time, on-site at the client’s program office five days a week.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $92,881.00 - $139,332.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19119 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $92,881 - $139,332