What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Director Interactive position at Freeman Company?
About Us
Sparks is a live digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection–-real human connection–-onsite, online, or anywhere. Through a mix of sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust-and we do it all over the world.
Summary
The Sparks Interactive Creative Director leads projects within the Creative Technology team, working with Interactive Producers and Developers, as well as 3D Creative Directors account teams to realize and direct cutting-edge digital experiences that connect audiences with our client brands at live events.
This position will support our Creative Technology team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of the following locations:
- Dallas, TX
- Detroit, MI
- Philadelphia, PA
- Las Vegas, NV
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Guide design teams by developing concise creative direction from client and account team inputs
- Lead projects, provide direction, and manage and mentor designers to help them develop their skills and deliver their best work
- Oversee creative ideation, design development, QA and onsite deployment, with support from the Interactive Producer
- Create and prepare various presentation documents and deliver concepts to clients
- Research, specify and advise on equipment and technology, consulting with key partners and internal project managers
- Deliver design solutions that meet client briefs and satisfy budgetary and schedule constraints
- Support the growth of the Creative Technology team through recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new design talent
- Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- BA/BFA in Graphic design or related field required
- 10 years professional experience at a creative agency or in house creative team
- Outstanding design sensibility demonstrated through design portfolio with a focus on physical built environments
- Experience with building, managing, mentoring, and guiding creative design teams
- Strong working knowledge of diverse creative and technical disciplines from interactive designers to technology and development to 3D and 2D designers
- Expertise in creating live interactive experiences
- Possess deep knowledge of UI/UX best practices, design trends, and interactive technologies
- Expertise in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD) and Figma
- Experience with Prototyping tools within XD and Figma
- Familiarity leveraging generative AI tools in creative process (Midjourney, Firefly, ChatGPT)
- Experience with HTML, CSS, Processing, Unity 3d, Sketch-up, or After Effects a plus
- Proficiency in Google docs and Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player
- Ability to operate within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 25%
What We Offer
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Accident and Disability
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
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