Associate Creative Director Job at Sköna in Santa Rosa

We’re a small (but mighty) creative agency based in San Francisco and Stockholm. We focus on collaboration to produce results that work, which means we leave our egos at the door. Job Responsibilities • Push and guide agency and clients in forward-thinking concept creation and design • Lead collaboration, brainstorms, and concept sessions with multiple teams or clients for campaigns, creative concepts and copy, and activations • Have oversight and accountability of projects from start to finish by ensuring top quality of all creative deliverables and taking on the role of brand guardian for clients • Concept, design and copy development for integrated campaigns that meet the business goals of our clients (print, digital, ooh, environmental, motion) • Develop and translate strategies into high-quality brands, developing new brand systems or designing within an established brand identity from design and copy to production • Collaborate with digital UX strategists and UI designers and developers to extend brand concepts to web experiences • Develop client-creative relationships that instill trust, respect and understanding • Lead client relationships by representing the agency’s creative ‘product’--selling concepts to and consulting with clients • Be accountable and oversee the vision and production of the ‘creative product’ and development of high-quality design and assets within client brands • Lead, manage, and mentor art directors, designers, freelancers and interns to foster a positive and supportive growth-oriented environment • Strategize, support and implement the goals and objectives of the organization, cross-functional and creative teams, and clients and projects • Production development, management and oversight • Work independently and cooperatively on multiple simultaneous projects with teams (may include 5 or more), meeting deadlines and budget constraints, and scheduling project implementation based on workload • Support on new business efforts, pitches and presentations • Stay on top of advertising, design, B2B marketing and industry trends, and connect with the design community Skills and Qualifications • 10+ years experience of proven experience in concepting, designing and copywriting for advertising and branding projects with a portfolio that showcases a breadth of work that drives business results • 8+ years leading projects, teams, and consulting and presenting to clients • 7+ years experience in an agency environment • 5+ years managing creative team members supporting and mentoring their growth • BA/BFA/MFA in advertising, design or similar discipline • Master proficiency in Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma, Google Suite • ADing and creating motion (After Effects, Premiere) experience preferred • Excellent proficiency in print and digital production, web design concepts (grids, wireframes, UI/UX, etc) • Web prototyping (Principle), 3D-modeling (Cinema 4-D), Illustration, photography experience a plus • Highly developed interpersonal skills that work well with a multidisciplinary team • Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills and an ability to sell your work to clients • Passion for the field of advertising, branding and design and up-to-date with new design technologies and trends • Creative problem solver and can-do attitude • B2B experience and agency experience • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • You are fun to work with–and you have great people skills.