Creative Director

About the Company

Episode.1 is a full service creative agency focused on delivering best in class brand experiences across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we are a team of creators and producers that have spent our careers developing experiences that sit at the center of culture. From electrifying music festivals to unforgettable sporting events, these moments fuel our passion. In addition to being part of these moments, our team’s ultimate mission is to pursue meaningful projects with those that share our values and desire to take on opportunities that have limitless potential.

About the Role

This position will oversee the creative vision and concepting of key client programs, while managing internal and external creative team members. The Creative Director will interface directly with clients and work with a variety of brands that span across different industries. The creative ideas developed in these programs must be innovative, while delivering on key program objectives. The ability to communicate these ideas through creative presentations to clients is a key aspect of this role.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual development of brand experiences, campaigns and consumer engagement strategies that connect brands and consumers in a more meaningful way
• Set the overall program strategy and vision for each program, while staying involved through execution to ensure that all objectives are met
• Create and present client creative presentations for review and approval
• Work with the broader Episode1 team to set a high standard for creative development and design
• Oversight of all creative design, from 2D/graphic design to 3D/environmental design
• Understand each brands’ business objectives and how our programs achieve goals within each of those objectives
• Oversee all programming messaging and copy writing for each program
• Identify and secure creative resources for each program
• Work collaboratively with production and account teams to ensure program success and that timelines are met
• Lead RFPs and new business pitches with future clients
• Oversee the development and management of the Episode1 brand, through all digital channels and day-to-day assets
• Create a culture where creative ideas are shared freely and best-in-class creative work is the standard
• Work with Episode1 leadership team to support overall agency growth and maximize efficiencies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of creative experience managing experiential marketing programs - overseeing projects from concepting, to development and through execution
• Strong ability to develop innovating creative ideas and strategies
• Experience building and resourcing creative team
• Must have great time management skills and a sense of urgency of all projects
• Excellent presentation skills - developing new business pitches and creative presentations
• Ability to lead teams and be a decisive decision maker
• Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to strive in a fast paced environment
• Daily use of Microsoft Word / Excel / Power Point, along with Google Docs and Keynote, along with other creative platforms as needed
• Ability to travel (a minimum of 15%) and work non-traditional hours based on program schedules

Pay range and compensation package

• Work remote.
• Preferred Locations: Los Angeles and New York
• Full time with comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• 12 Weeks of parental leave

Please submit all resumes by sending to careers@episode1agency.com