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Job Description
WHAT DOES A VP, GCD DO?
Think AND execute. Exceptional conceptual abilities and creative direction talent within a multimedia landscape. Make smart look pretty.
Be curious. Must have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge — of the problem, the possible solutions and our target — in order to sculpt the big ideas that matter.
Inspire. Set expectations of high work standards by exposing your teams to excellent creative in-industry, in-category or anywhere excellent creative is found.
Push it. Leverage industry knowledge and creative chops to push past the safe option into compelling, uncharted territories. Push it real good.
Be a leader and team player. Ability to guide creative and collaborate as part of a larger team in an ever-changing environment. Bring laughs. Leave ego.
Present the vision. Eloquently explain every aspect of a creative solution and how it solves the client challenge. This means leading rock-solid pitch efforts and presentation prowess.
Rock a can-do attitude. You can anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks throughout any stage of the creative process. No time? No problem!
Stay hungry. You’re a part of the inner circle and responsible for the health of the Creative department. That means finding more ways to feed and grow clients’ brands as well as our own. Easy as pie, right?
Juggle. In a fast-paced, multi-faceted department, your ability to focus on multiple priorities such as work quality, staffing, workload, workflow, team happiness and client relations is key.
Model the work. Bring innovative ideas and approaches to your teams, and represent Creative POV to the senior management team.
Nurture. Help guide and grow CDs and ACDs through inclusion, empowerment and collaboration with account and planning teams. Release your inner mama bear.
Be the director of harmony. An appropriate workload for each individual is critical to sustaining high standards of quality work and a healthy work-life balance. Keep a clear pulse on the team, and make necessary changes via conversations and negotiations with account teams or PMs.