Associate Creative Director (Art Direction)

ABOUT THE SPRINGHILL COMPANY:
Founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter in 2015, the mission of The SpringHill Company is to empower greatness in every individual – from creators to consumers. We aim to inspire and ignite cultural movements and social progress by amplifying the voices of the unheard through the creation of original brands, co-branded partnerships, multimedia entertainment properties, and products. We create every form of content- scripted and unscripted film and television, social media, experiential and audio. We are developing original consumer products and we partner with large brands on their consumer strategies.

ABOUT THE ROBOT COMPANY:

Hardwired with the SpringHill mission of empowerment, The Robot Company is a brand consultancy. At its core, it is programmed to support our partners through advertising and marketing that spans campaigns, content, social, public relations, and physical and virtual experiences. The Robot Company is based in New York City, with requirements to be onsite twice a week (Mondays and Wednesdays) per the Company’s policy.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Seeking an inspiring and dynamic Associate Creative Director (Art) to join the team at our brand consultancy, Robot. The ideal candidate is culturally involved, strategically minded, and can think both conceptually and visually to further enhance projects. They have a portfolio of work that demonstrates a diverse range of project types.

You will lead ideation, oversee deck creation, and create compelling creative across a variety of mediums including digital, TV, print, experiential, and apparel. You will collaborate closely with our team of Creative Directors, Strategists, Art Directors, Designers, and Writers to concept, design, and execute culturally relevant works that resonate with our creative vision.

Success in this role requires a culturally connected self-starter with impeccable craft, strong time management skills, and experience mentoring mid and junior-level art directors. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a high level of taste and aesthetic sense.

REPORTS TO: VP of Creative

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the development of insights-driven creative concepts, content, and storytelling for TSHC brands and partner campaigns

Collaborate with the VP of Creative, the Creative Director, and other creatives to concept and execute across a variety of projects including advertising; branded content; social/PR stunts; logos, guidelines, and toolkits; digital and social media content; print and packaging; merchandise; and presentations

Lead development of presentation materials throughout the content development or campaign lifecycle

Effectively communicate and present creative concepts to cross-functional stakeholders

Balance multiple in-house and external client projects, with tight deadlines and an often high volume of work

Elevate overall work quality by setting increasingly high standards and articulating ambitious creative opportunities

Provide recommendations on artists, directors, editors, and other creative collaborators as needed for content and campaign projects

Keep up with the latest cultural and industry trends and best practices

Collaborate cross-functionally with TSHC internal teams (brand partnerships, marketing, social, production, etc) to develop strategies and ideas that support the execution of creative concepts within a campaign

Promote a positive creative culture through teamwork and leading by example

Participate in team brainstorms and creative team pin-ups

Have a willingness to embrace change and adapt strategies on the fly

Contribute to team building efforts including team training, development, onboarding, and mentoring junior creative staff

Bring curiosity, grit, creativity, empathy, and passion every day to the team and this role

Collaborate with Creative Directors, Director of Creative Operations, VP of Creative, and Chief Creative Officer to define the vision for the creative team

Collaborate with the Creative Director and Project Managers to map out project timelines

Collaborate with Strategists, Designers, Art Directors, Copywriters, and Producers to conceptualize and execute creative work at the highest level

QUALIFICATIONS:

7+ years of relevant work experience

Exceptional art direction skills

Solid understanding of design thinking and process

Experience working on brand and product campaigns in the fields of Advertising, Marketing, Fashion, Art, Sports or Entertainment

Experience and knowledge of the gaming space is a major plus

Demonstrated creative problem solver and strategic thinker capable of collaborating with creators of all types

Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills

Expertise in Adobe Creative tools, Google Slides, and Keynote

Be able to work under pressure

Have an eye for detail, be highly creative and imaginative

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The SpringHill Company (TSHC) believes that each team member contributes significantly to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or the organization to just the work identified. We expect that each team member will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

LIFE AT TSHC:

TSHC strongly believes that the more diverse our team is, the better our work will be. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment and celebrate inclusion in all circumstances. As an employee, you can expect:

A supportive, inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions

Opportunities for growth and development via work experience and offerings from our People Resources team and Learning and Development Program

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), frequent in-office events, Lunch and Learns with industry guests (in media, culture, and sports), and volunteer opportunities

An attractive and competitive compensation package

A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring PTO, parking stipend, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to an Executive Coach, retirement plans, Company 401k match, and much more

No shortage of snacks, fruits, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats, and daily lunch items stocked in our fridge and kitchen

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