What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Creative Director, Art/FCB Health NY position at McCann Health London?
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY :
The VP, Creative Director - ART (VP CD - ART) leads the brand Art team(s) to ensure high quality of content and style to meet the clients' marketing strategies and objectives. With Copy & cross-functional partners, the VP CD - ART owns responsibility for developing award winning ideas, brand strategy, team development & cohesion, client management, and creative ideation & execution. The VP CD - ART is responsible for career development & management of direct & indirect reports for all workstreams and brands in their portfolio. As officers and senior leaders of the company, the VP CD - ART is an ambassador of the agency internally and externally.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Creative Ideation
Works collaboratively with creative & strategy partners to develop smart, single-minded ideas that are unique anddeliver on the strategy.
Executional Craft
Skillful visual translation of creative ideas and concepts. Intellectual / technical ability to bring creative ideas to lifewith high level of attention to detail and the overall aesthetic of a project; ensuring that the final output is compelling, unique, visually stunning and award worthy. This is something you should be able to do for yourself, as well developing your creative team to push for that high level of craft in all creative opportunities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate and communicate with team members in a productive manner to ensure goals are being met and to attain and maintain creative vision outlined for the agency
Client Management
Develop and maintain strong client relationships through demonstrated creative leadership, ability, and successful output.
Strategic Thinking
Maintain high-level understanding of client's products, their marketing objectives, and the promotional activities of similar or competitive products to contribute innovative ideas and tactics.
Team Management & Development
Leads Art teams on brand(s), providing mentorship / guidance to copy team as needed. Demonstrated ability to hire and retain highly capable people while fostering inclusive and positive culture.
Business & Resource Management
Maintains timely & detail oriented approach to administrative duties, ensuring creative team is billable and fully utilized to increase productivity and efficiency.
New Business
Grow existing brands and participate in new business to generate additional revenue.
Agency & Culture
Participate in internal & external initiatives to elevate agency operations, community & brand.
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
- For Specialty functions, see additional information (if applicable) in the box below.
Creative Ideation
Executional Craft
Cross Functional Collaboration
Client Management
Strategic Thinking
Talent Management & Development
Business & Resource Management
New Business
Agency & Culture
DEGREE / DIPLOMA AREA OF STUDY REQUIRED / PREFERRED
Bachelor's Marketing, Advertising, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Art and Design or related field. Preferred
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS :
N / A
EXPERIENCE :
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AREA OF EXPERTISE REQUIRED / PREFERRED
12 years
Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Art Direction and Design or related field Required
0 years Pharmaceutical / Healthcare advertising Preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :
o Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Teams) or equivalent
o Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
COMPETENCIES :
Leadership - Demonstrates a stabilizing and authoritative presence that engenders team confidence, inspires & motivates, and communicates clear vision that moves everyone toward common goal.
Collaboration - Ability to work effectively in a team environment to build and foster collaborative environment.
Creativity - Develop & articulate out-of-the-box, innovative ideas aligned with brand objectives and strategy.
Motivation - Possesses an ability to motivate others to work toward the ideal results.
Communication - Expresses ideas with confidence, professionalism, and passion
Organization - Manages time, proactively finds the resources (e.g. time, people, materials) needed to get the job done, ensures work is completed on time.
Problem-Solving - Delivers decisive solutions and takes the necessary action to implement them.
Business Management - Creates clear goals, identifies proper resources (e.g. time, people, materials), and delegates responsibilities to foster a collaborative environment.
Interpersonal Skills - Works effectively in a team environment and builds relationships with others. People Management - Coaches to develop capabilities beyond their job duties
Professionalism - Maintains professional and a non-political stance at all times, putting what's best for company and clients first.
New Business Pitching - Adept in Leading / participating new business pitch process to generate additional revenue.
Negotiation & Persuasion - Convinces others to present one's viewpoint in such a way that makes an impact and is accepted by others
Accountability - Demonstrates and communicates a high level of ownership and commitment to achieving result; Takes responsibility for one's own actions and decisions, and their consequences
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SPECIALTY FUNCTIONS :
OTHER INFORMATION :
N / A
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING :
This Job Description is not a contract of employment but serves as a reference for your mutual understanding of the terms and conditions associated with the position. Your role may vary from this description, and you may be asked to perform other duties or have additional responsibilities outside of what's outlined above. If you think that there are elements of this job description that are inaccurate, please speak with your manager and / or HR Partner. There are three types of Employee Work Arrangements that classify where a person conducts work : In-Office, Hybrid, and Fully Remote. The amount of time an employee spends working virtually versus in person is dictated by their work arrangement classification, the demands of the role, the needs of the agency and their team, and a person's performance. This job description is not intended to include modifications consistent with providing a Reasonable Accommodation.
Salary
170,000 to $240,000 annually
The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current / former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's / applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
For U.S. Job Seekers It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE / AA / M / D / V / F.
Salary : $170,000 - $240,000
