Associate Creative Director

Job Description

Wunderman Thompson<p><br></p><strong>Department:</strong> Creative<p><br></p><strong>Expertise:</strong> Communications, Consulting, Technology<p><br></p><strong>Location:</strong> Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<p><br></p><strong>Last Updated:</strong> ${ new Date(‘2023-07-31T05:41:57-04:00’).toLocaleDateString() }<p><br></p><strong>Who we are:</strong><p><br></p>At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.<p><br></p>We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.<p><br></p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong><u> <strong>:</strong></u><p><br></p><ul><li>Establish and maintain high internal quality by originating creative ideas, managing project time lines, adhering to Creative Briefs and ensuring consistency of strategic branding.</li><li>Act as a mentor to the creative team by providing developmental opportunities, responding to questions, providing direction on resource utilization</li><li>Provide supervision and oversight to freelance staff by determining appropriate project assignment based on individual skill sets</li><li>Maintain consistently high executional excellence by ensuring appropriate resources are assigned to projects, time lines are managed and strategic brand objectives are promoted.</li><li>Ensure smooth internal workflow by utilizing effective delegation, the assignment/reassignment of appropriate resources to jobs, providing direction and counsel as needed.</li><li>Oversee the creative process by meeting regularly with Art Directors and Account Management teams to assess project development, review work product and determine whether project is on target and within the scope of the Creative Brief.</li><li>Deliver on-time, high-quality and error-free work that gets results</li><li>Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative culture</li><li>Direct the creative function so that the environment, culture, team, capabilities, tools, processes, expectations and other elements support the strategic goals</li><li>Transform complex concepts into solutions that communicate with real people</li><li>Provide creative leadership and actively work with writer/art director teams and</li><li>Agency experts in development and technology</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Requirements</u></strong><u> <strong>:</strong></u><p><br></p><ul><li>BA/BS in Advertising Design, Graphic Design or similar major is a must</li><li>Portfolio is a must</li><li>6+ years experience as a Creative member in an Advertising Agency</li><li>Strong creative portfolio that demonstrates versatility</li><li>Knowledge of all production processes (print and broadcast)</li><li>Team player</li><li>Creative integrity and exposure to local and global markets</li><li>Initiative, versatility, reliability and flexibility</li><li>Time management, presentation and selling skills</li><li>Communication, collaboration and organizational skills</li><li>Computer skills: Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects..)</li><li>Superior understanding of marketing principles and tactics</li></ul><p><br></p>At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect. As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.<p><br></p>Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. <p><br></p><strong><em>Note: We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment.</em></strong><p><br></p>When you click the “Submit Application” button below, this will send any information you add below to Wunderman Thompson. Before you do this, we think it’s a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.