I've just started working on a new search. If you know of any colleagues who are qualified and you have respect for, I'd certainly appreciate a referral, in strict confidence of course!
General Description:
This new position is a result of ongoing growth and planning for significant new business expansion. This CD must be strategically founded and capable of delivering concepts and ideas visually executed across the spectrum of “go to market” channels, specifically including sales promotion, packaging, collateral, POS and pre-press. We need a leader experienced in concept development, senior level client presentations and the nurturing and growth of younger creatives. The CD will have the responsibility of leading a rapidly growing staff to creative brilliance resulting in consistent, unequalled client satisfaction, loyalty and sales.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Be a creative/branding thought leader and articulate to our clients how to move a product or brand forward in the marketplace.
• Lead strategy, development and delivery of consumer package solutions.
• Work closely with Account Directors to assess client needs and service those needs beyond expectation, within the time frame and budget required.
• Direct the delivery of creative visual solutions which can be “universally” executed across all marketing/production channels and opportunities.
• Present creative ideas and solutions to Senior Client representatives, in a clear, thoughtful and compelling manner. Develop and present new business and strategic initiatives.
• Stay informed of industry trends and lead innovation within your group
• Oversight of entire creative effort, profitability, hiring, quality of work and ongoing client satisfaction.
Experience:
We’re looking for CDs with a creative degree and a passion for design excellence. New product ideation and development experience is desired. We think about 10-15 years experience is appropriate, and we want candidates who have experience leading a creative department. It is essential that you be “client focused”. You must have significant CPG package design experience for national brands. You must appreciate and identify younger talent and understand how to move them forward in their careers. You must understand strategic marketing and have package design expertise. You must be able to demonstrate experience with high level client interaction, partnering with those clients and being a marketing thought leader for their business.
Compensation:
Our client is offering a comprehensive compensation package including a base salary and outstanding benefits.. Your starting salary will be based on experience, expertise and is designed to intrigue premier candidates. The benefits package includes medical insurance (dental and vision), a 401K, Disability and Life insurance. An excellent re-location package is being offered.
About our client:
Our client is mature, yet young and innovative. . . a marketing resource that helps clients “Go to Market”, across appropriate marketing channels. Our client is proud of the loyalty of their own client base, which is leading to frequent, substantial new business opportunities. The environment is urban, modern, collegial and fun. Our client is interested in loyal, productive and happy employees and works to retain them.
The client base includes Fortune 500 (and 100) consumer package goods brands. EOE
With respect and our apologies in advance, we can only respond to candidates of interest to our client. Please visit www.Bishop-Partners.com and upload your resume. Please send electronic samples directly to Bob@Bishop-Partners.com.
