Agency Snapshot

Industria Creative is an award-winning, full-service experiential marketing agency – we create dynamic brand experiences by merging marketing, art, and technology. Our Clients include some of the most globally-recognized entities in lifestyle, fashion, fragrance, beauty, spirits, entertainment, and technology.

Industria Creative Role Overview

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Associate Creative Director is a highly valued member of the Industria Creative team who manages and maintains the day-to-day of the creative department. They are a visionary when it comes to strategic thinking, creative development, and design - with the tactical background and skillset to design experiences and branded environments - and is looking to step into more of a leadership role to help shape the future of the agency’s creative output.

This individual will work closely with the Managing Director and other department heads to develop and evolve company processes, templates, and policies as it continues to scale while ensuring the planning and execution of events remain best in class for its clients. They are highly organized, an excellent communicator and collaborator, have the desire to lead, manage, and mentor direct reports, are empathetic, accountable, and proactive, and have a process-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to think strategically, inject creativity, problem solve, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

Additionally, they will be responsible for overseeing the RFP process from an ideation and deck creation standpoint, working in tandem with the Director, Head of Production relating to budgets against ideas, and closely with the Managing Director surrounding staffing and resource allocation. On occasion, this individual may serve as the Lead Designer for select projects.

Prior Experience

Prior experience as a Senior Experiential Designer, Design Director, and/or Art Director with a familiarity of luxury brands and multi-million dollar budgets is required, as is a comfort with copywriting and the ability to clearly articulate concepts and strategies both internally and externally, along with the desire to be in a management position.

Location

Fully-remote (must be U.S. - based) Travel to be expected both for projects and team-building activities

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution
• Monthly Communication Stipend
• Annual At-Home Office Stipend
• Equipment Stipend
• Professional Development Stipend
• Paid Company Holidays and PTO Package
• Annual Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $175,000

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the Creative Department - inclusive of full-time employees and independent contractors - providing guidance, insight, and support on an individual, collective, and project basis
• Oversee projects with direct reporting from design team members, collaborating with Director, Head of Production from an overarching perspective
• Lead and/or actively inject creativity, ideas, energy and strategic thinking into brainstorming sessions – with an emphasis on innovation, emerging trends, new technologies, cultural connection, and consumer behavior
• Develop and/or oversee development of RFP ideation and proposal deck creation, consulting with Managing Director on resource allocations
• Lead weekly Creative Department meetings
• Work closely with Managing Director and other department heads to develop and/or evolve company processes, templates, and policies
• Proactively identify and/or recommend new ideas and concepts to benefit overall agency efficiency and function; encourage those you manage to also share their thoughts and ideas, as all perspectives are appreciated
• Work closely with Managing Director on staffing and development plans as the agency continues to scale
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and independent contractors and ensure databases remain to-date
• Develop project-based staffing plans taking into account project timelines and resource allocation to review with Managing Director
• Lead design on select projects as discussed with and reasonably assigned by Managing Director
• Work collaboratively to establish and streamline processes internally between departments to enhance efficiency of workflow
• Participate in and contribute to weekly All Hands meetings
• Continue to grow leadership abilities under the mentorship of the Managing Director and Principal/Creative Director

Industria Creative is proud of the work it creates. We also care deeply about maintaining an inclusive environment that celebrates individuality and integrates these values into our work. Industria provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.