Creative Director

Colle McVoy Colle McVoy is a full-service creative agency that builds enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people. We believe these times of rapid change are filled with opportunities, so we constantly strive to push the boundaries of creativity, pressure test best practices and create new brand futures. To thrive, we need Intrepid Thinkers - people who are fearless and adventurous, relentlessly pushing past conventional boundaries into interesting new spaces. We nurture a creatively driven, award-winning culture, rife with opportunities for people to grow, advance, evolve and develop new skillsets. At CM, everyone is empowered to create their own career path and where people can be the inspired, energized, authentic individuals they are. As a Certified B Corporation, we believe a better future means we have a responsibility to use our expertise as a force for good to benefit all people, communities and the planet. We welcome applicants seeking meaningful careers that never stop evolving and who share our values of passion, partnership, integrity and courage. Job OverviewCreative Director (Art Director) As a Creative Director, you are poised to create truly transformational work. Why? Because you are an amphibian. A hybrid. A superhero and alter ego. You are a skilled maker - a senior go-to Creative who sets the bar and the example for the entire creative department. But more importantly, you are a manager, running the day to day of certain brands, campaigns, or assignments. You know how to make great work and you will show others how to do this as well. This role will require the building of trusting relationships among your creative team, a larger agency team, and a strong relationship with clients. ResponsibilitiesDirect and inspire teams and lead the selling and executing of great work Conceive and create exceptional work with your own hands at the highest level Lead the selling and execution of exceptional work with the Group Creative Directors/Executive Creative Director Contribute to new biz pitches and bring high caliber ideas to the table Create strong and effective internal partnerships, leading collaboration across integrated teams Exhibit a positive, constructive, and collaborative attitude, even under pressure Push yourself and others out of comfort zones to think differently and be innovative in what we deliver and how we deliver it Understand strategic intent of projects and audience/customer goals Actively coach and mentor creative talent, helping develop their skills and performance Required SkillsExceptional creative chops QSR or fast-food brands Ability to see the big picture and drive ideas through to specific tactics T-shaped expertise of the changing landscape of advertising/marketing; have a basic understanding of how brands are built using social, traditional, experiential, etc. Willingness to mentor Proven leadership Strategic thinking Persuasive and effective communication Strong relationship building Optimistic mindset Comfort with the uncomfortable Ability to concept and produce social assets with minimal oversight Experience with social first campaigns Ability to craft international-level case study videos and entries QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field and/or ad school credentials or equivalent industry experience Eight or more years of agency or relevant experience at creatively renowned agencies Experience with QSR or fast-food brands Experience leading account(s) and creative teams from start to finish of assignments Video/TV production experience required 360 campaign understanding/experience preferred Exceptional portfolio with demonstrated versatility across all media Strong experience in production craft across all media Must be located in or willing to relocate to Minnesota. Ability to travel as needed The base salary for this position, at the time of this posting, ranges from $120,000 to $150,000. Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set and level of experience. In addition to base salary, we offer medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, generous PTO, 401k, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement and numerous supplemental benefits and agency perks. About Colle Mcvoy Named a 2024 Ad Age A-List Standout Agency and Adweek's 2023 Midsize Agency of the Year, Colle McVoy's nimble talent model unlocks holistic creative problem solving with capabilities that span the entire marketing ecosystem: brand and influencer strategy, design, experiential, social, branded content, media, earned creative PR and more. Backed by an award-winning culture, we've earned Best Place To Work honors year over year. For more information, visit collemcvoy.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or X. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.