Associate Creative Director

Position Title: Associate Creative Director - ExperientialDivision: Creative ServicesABOUT EPISODE.1Episode.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.This position will support the creative vision and concepting of key client programs, while managing internal and external creative team members. The Associate 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.ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIESConceptual development of brand experiences, campaigns and consumer engagement strategies that connect brands and consumers in a more meaningful waySupport the overall program strategy and vision for each program, while staying involved through execution to ensure that all objectives are metBegin to create and lead client creative presentations for review and approvalWork with the broader Episode.1 team to set a high standard for creative development and designProvide oversight and constructive feedback of all creative design, from 2D/graphic design to 3D/environmental designUnderstand each brand's business objectives and how our programs achieve goals within each of those objectivesSupport identify and secure creative resources for each programWork collaboratively with production and account teams to ensure program success and that timelines are metSupport RFPs and new business pitches with future clientsStay up to date on industry trends, culture, and best practices to push creative boundaries and continue to elevate outputQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS7+ years of creative experience managing experiential marketing programs - overseeing projects from concepting, to development and through executionStrong ability to develop innovating creative ideas and strategiesProven expertise in both 2D and 3D software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup/Rhino, and rendering software/abilities are a plusExperience building and resourcing a creative team per project needsMust have great time management skills and a sense of urgency of all projectsExcellent presentation skills - developing new business pitches and creative presentationsMust possess a strong work ethic and ability to strive in a fast paced environmentDaily use of Microsoft Word / Excel / Power Point, along with Google Docs and Keynote, along with other creative platforms as neededAbility to travel (a minimum of 20%) and work non-traditional hours based on program schedulesJOB TYPEWork remote.Los Angeles or New York preferredFull time with comprehensive medical benefitsUnlimited PTO12 Weeks of parental leave#J-18808-Ljbffr