Head of Creative - Manière De Voir : Job Details

Job Title: Head of Creative

Reports To: CEO and Founder

Location: New York, USA

Salary: $150,000

We are currently seeking a Head of Creative to join our new offices based in New York City.

Reporting directly to the CEO and Founder you'll play an integral role in shaping the creative vision and ensuring innovative and high-quality content across all brand touchpoints. This role is pivotal in successfully aligning the strategic objectives and the CEO's vision with the creative strategy.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader who contributes to Manière De Voir's thriving entrepreneurial culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering closely with the CEO, marketing and product teams to drive creativity that elevates the brand and enhances customer experience
• Define and drive the creative strategy for the company, ensuring alignment with the business objectives and brand identity
• Set a high bar for creative excellence across all forms of media
• Lead brainstorming sessions and inspire the creative team to produce innovative and impactful content that differentiates the brand
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and creative methodologies bringing the freshest thinking into the business to gain competitor advantage
• Oversee the end-to-end creative process, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work. Manging the approval process for all creative materials to ensure internal standards and objectives.
• Lead and inspire the creative team, supporting the recruitment, training, and professional development.
• Develop the creative team's capability and capacity in line with the company's growth
• Work with external agencies and freelancers as needed, ensuring alignment with internal teams and brand goals
• Communicate creative strategies and concepts to stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Encourage a culture of creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking within the creative team
• Ensure that the company's creative output remains consistent with the brand's identity, values, and voice across all channels

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, ideally within a similar environment
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful creative campaigns across multiple channels
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse creative work and conceptual thinking.
• Strong ability to lead, inspire, and drive teams
• Deep understanding of brand strategy and how creative work impacts brand perception
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Proficiency in creative software
• Ability to pivot quickly based on changing business needs or creative briefs.
• Experience working with international teams or on global campaigns.
• Visionary, innovative, and open-minded
• Strong collaborator with a hands-on approach when necessary.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail