Creative Director Essential Skills - An intimate understanding of design, content strategy, design systems, user research, service design, innovation, and web/app best practices/guidelines - Experience with a variety of software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, etc. - Excellent leadership skills - Excellent communication skills - A strong understanding of brand development and multichannel marketing concepts - Comfort interacting with clients and internal staff alike - Strong persuasive skills - Knowledge of how to develop brand identities - Good comfort level interacting with high-profile clients and industry professionals - Ability to present to C-suite - Evidence of participation in ongoing professional development opportunities in the areas of design, user experience or technology - Recent hands-on experience with applying design, copy, or web best practices - Professional business skills, such as negotiation, project management, and leadership - Talent in presenting information concisely and accurately, with keen attention to detail - Understanding of storytelling and speaking to a technical or business audience and C-Suite Creative Director Roles & Responsibilities - Oversee the user experience, design, user research, and interaction design of web, apps digital products, design systems, and publications Lead a team of creative professionals - Meet with company executives to determine visual needs for packaging or advertisements Coordinate with sales, consultants, and delivery to complete projects - Mentor and encourage creative team members to foster a positive work environment Shoulder the responsibility for the quality and completion of all work projects assigned to members of the creative team - Participate in and provide regular opportunities for professional development and growth to team - Report the progress of projects at significant stages of their conception, creation, and execution - Ensure designs and content reflect consistently and positively the brand image and company ideals - Work with internal and external strategic partners to create products using the most current industry best practices - Serve as a liaison between and between the creative team and individual clients - Anticipate problems that may impede a project from completing on time and implement solutions