Senior Vice President, Group Creative Director

OverviewAssembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft – bringing strategy, creative, research, social and digital, and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.At Assembly, we help Microsoft bring to life its mission: to help every person on the planet achieve more. We are experts in the products and offerings and tasked with helping them think beyond the product roadmap to find the best way to bring their unique stories to broad audiences. Our work is designed to capture the attention of the American media landscape, and the ability to uncover a cultural tension is at the heart of our briefs.Our growing creative teams are the masterminds behind some of the world’s most talked about work. Whether we're teaming up with RZA to replace an outdated and racist ice cream jingle, fighting for intersectional environmental justice with TAZO Tea, or creating a hotel for the world's most devoted Taco Bell fans, the work we create is designed to capture attention and get people talking. It’s not enough to be culturally relevant—our briefs demand that we change culture around us. Now we need a strong Creative Director who can help unlock more of those weird, wild ideas.What kind of creative work will you do? We’re glad you asked. Because our work doesn’t really fit inside any kind of standard PR/Advertising/Communications/Marketing box, there’s no “standard” creative brief here. We’re the kind of creative department that works on scripts for a heartfelt brand anthem in the morning, switches over around lunchtime to concepting for a brand stunt that’ll hijack culture, and end our day by workshopping funny tweets. And that’s just a Monday. So, if you’re looking to come up with ideas that go beyond the 30-second spot – the kind of ideas that end up in the pages of the New York Times and on the One Show shortlist – you’ll be in good company here.To land this gig, you need to have a passion for people and helping others solve problems. Our culture is what sets us apart from traditional ad agencies, and it’s why so many stay with us awhile. At Edelman, our most valuable resource is you – our people – with a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, and smarts (with heart). We support one another, encourage each other, and we’re looking for individuals who want to contribute to our culture.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver creative concepts and ideas, founded in insights, across all platforms for briefs and new business pitchesDevelop work that is consistent with the brand’s personality and will differentiates the client from the competitionDeliver fresh thinking and innovative creative solutions and relevant, motivating campaigns and platformsDevelop platform idea and work with planning function to determine parameters for successUnderstand client’s brand and category in order to develop work that is consistent with the brand’s personality and will differentiates the client from the competitionRecognizing and developing great ideas and pushing them forward – as the cohesive team lead of art directors, copy editors, designers and more to bring the creative process to lifeWorks hand-in-hand with senior account lead to see projects from ideas to activation, effectively completing projects of high quality within timeframe and budgetWork in conjunction with account teams, planners and strategists to direct the visual/verbal expression of brand building ideas to drive media coverage, buzz and brandBasic QualificationsAt least 10-12 years of creative agency experience (some in-house is okay, as long as it was a great house)A bachelor’s degree, preferably in an advertising-related fieldA killer online portfolio with a nice mix of traditional, digital, and social creativeA love for (and an active user of) social mediaEnergy, enthusiasm, and a smileWillingness to push your craft, get your hands dirty, and make great thingsSocial fluency and a solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across social channelsA natural flare for the unique, the buzz-worthy, and the culturally relevantAbility to think strategically and conceptualize creativelyStrong presentation and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentCompensation$150,000 - $230,000 a year#LI-KW1An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22