Creative Director/Art

Mars United Commerce is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology. The agency’s latest MarTech platform, Marilyn®, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor.

Mars United Commerce is currently seeking a Creative Director/Art to work in a hybrid capacity from one of our office hub locations. This position leads their creative team on strategic projects, co-manages the client relationship and oversees the quality of the team’s work. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strategic thinking skills through examples of their work, be a dynamic presenter, and have recent experience working on innovative, integrated campaigns.

Candidates must reside in a commutable distance to one of these Mars United Commerce hub locations: New York, NY, Stamford, CT, or Dallas, TX.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain standards for quality of your team's work – give guidance on design and copy to help make the work truly shine while ensuring every project is approached strategically
• Lead planning work and solve complex business problems with innovative, creative solutions
• Mentor and inspire the team – whether it’s your direct report or a cross-functional team member we love when you share your knowledge and help the team grow
• Help build team culture virtually and in-person, leading and participating in team events
• Know the business of your client’s brand and the category – help us keep an eye on competitors and bring proactive thinking to the group
• Build relationships across your cross-functional team and the agency
• Collaborate with your business partners on opportunities for growth for our clients – help us identify and create award-worthy work
• Bring killer presentation style and keep our clients engaged whether in-person or in virtual presentations
• Put action to the department vision and goals as it relates to your team
  
  

SKILLSETS REQUIRED:

• 10 years and/or based on portfolio/experiences
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, English, communications or related field
• Conceptual leader who is still hands on and can lead by example
• Passion for business and not satisfied with status quo – always thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned client/business
• Deep knowledge of retail channels and the omni-commerce marketing principles — experience in the foodservice channel a plus
• Motivational leadership, inspiring cross functional team to deliver top performance against assigned business
• Dynamic, creative personality effectively engaging and influencing a variety of audiences
• Forward-looking and staying on top of trends and technology in the creative industry and related fields
• Highly organized, self-motivated
• Experience managing small-medium sized team previously
• Mastery of applicable Mac software programs.
• Expert category knowledge in the businesses you lead
• Ability to inspire, mentor and lead with servant leadership
• Agile working style with the ability to adapt to various creative challenges while managing multiple businesses
  
  

Mars United Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or handicap, HIV, veteran, marital or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state and/or federal laws, except where a bonafide occupational qualification applies.

Mars United Commerce has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $120,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be February 28, 2025.

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