Creative Director - Visual Design - SapientNitro - Toronto

Job description
Job Summary:
As Creative Director you will drive creative strategy with multiple teams to develop and produce quality creative solutions that meet clients’ business objectives and goals. You bring a deep understanding of user-centered research, Content strategy, Copywriting, Design, Front-end development and Interactive development. You will play a key leadership role working with Account, Strategic Planning, Media, Technology and Business Development to shape new opportunities for Sapient — be it expanding current client relationships or forging new ones.
Primary Responsibilities:
Concept, develop and manage a “best in class” Creative product
Management of creative teams and tracks of work
Translate marketing objectives into creative strategies, present and sell to client
Lead and direct the creative team from concept to completion
Planning and estimation for highly complex projects

Risk/issue management and resolution
Experienced developing needs assessment, scope of project and cost models for creative services and contributing to managing P&L
Attract, recruit and retain creative talent to grow the creative capability

Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent military experience
Degree in design-related discipline: Interaction, Information or Interface design; Design Planning; Graphic Design; Journalism, English or Communications; Marketing
15 years of industry experience in a well established, creative role with a proven track record of success, agency experience a plus
Through the line, strong conceptual, brand/advertising and digital experience – comes from design background.
Passionate about designing experiences and working with experience design vs traditional UX.
Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clients and co-workers
Knowledge of direct marketing, online advertising, and web experiences, with Proven conceptual
and design abilities
Candidates must be well-versed in user-centered design methods and techniques
Must possess a deep understanding in related creative tracks: design, interactive development, copywriting and content strategy
Proficient to expert in: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Visio, Microsoft Office
Must have been in a client-facing role and have project experience in working with teams on large scale, long-term projects
Excellent analytical and process-oriented skills
Excellent writing skills
Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Passionate attitude with willingness and enthusiasm to own your own growth
Alignment to Sapient’s vision and core values
Frequent travel may be required

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