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VSA Partners . VSA's purpose is to design for a better human experience. As a strategy and design agency, we blend consumer insights and data with human-centered design to activate meaningful, motivating and measurable experiences in an increasingly noisy world. With offices in Chicago, New York and San Francisco, VSA offers a full range of fully integrated capabilities—branding, advertising, data science and technology—all under one roof. VSA is also a proud member of Meet The People, an international family of unified and independent agencies. For more than 40 years, we have delivered solutions for business and creative leaders at some of the world's most respected brands and forward-thinking organizations, including Google, Nike and IBM. Role:
Creative Director, Campaign Design Are you an art director by trade, a designer at heart, and a person with a passion for great advertising? If so, we should talk. We’re looking for a smart, strategic creative director to join our campaign design team. In this role, you'll work on every kind of campaign—from the digital- and social-first to the big 360s—creating beautiful, impactful visuals that draw viewers in (and make our clients stand out). Responsibilities
Creative Leadership:
Enthusiastically develop and execute high-impact, visually compelling concepts for integrated campaigns. Bring deep production experience. Be fluent in full-funnel digital marketing, including trends in social media, paid search, video advertising, influencer marketing and more. Establish and maintain the overall art direction, ensuring a consistent visual language across client projects. Serve as a leader in the creative process, guiding teams through ideation, design, and execution. Collaboration & Teamwork:
Work closely with copywriters, designers, strategists, project managers and the production team to ensure cohesive creative direction that delivers on the creative brief. Lead brainstorming sessions and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality work. Act as a liaison between the creative team and internal stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and idea flow. Client Engagement & Communication:
Engage with client content to understand the client's vision, business goals, and products/services, then translate these into compelling creative deliverables. Present concepts and campaigns to clients and internal teams, articulating design decisions and strategic rationale. Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and collaborate with client-facing teams to nurture client relationships. Represent the creative team in new business presentations and pitches, showcasing VSA's design capabilities and approach. Help identify new business opportunities and contribute to the agency's growth strategy. Project Management & Execution:
Coordinate across teams to ensure deliverables meet deadlines and production quality standards. Oversee multiple campaigns, ensuring consistency and high-quality execution across platforms and media. Mentorship & Development:
Support the development of junior staff by providing mentorship and feedback. Identify tools, resources, and processes that improve creative efficiency and team performance. Qualifications
Visual Design Expertise:
10+ years of experience in design. Strong command of design principles, typography, layout, and color theory to execute top-tier, visually impactful campaigns. Strong Portfolio:
A robust portfolio of integrated campaign work spanning print, digital, and experiential for B2B and B2C brands. Leadership & Team Management:
3+ years of managing teams. Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams, providing direction and feedback while fostering a collaborative environment. Strategic Thinking:
Ability to synthesize client briefs, objectives, and market insights into innovative campaign executions. Communication Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication for client presentations, team coordination, and internal collaboration. Project Management:
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Software Proficiency:
Advanced skills in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and familiarity with project management tools (Slack, Google Suite, and Workamajig). About Us
VSA's purpose is to design for a better human experience. As a strategy and design agency, we blend consumer insights and data with human-centered design to activate meaningful, motivating and measurable experiences. We offer branding, advertising, data science and technology—under one roof. VSA is a founding agency of Meet The People, a family of unified and independent agencies. For more than 40 years, we have delivered solutions for business and creative leaders at brands including Google, Nike and IBM. Compensation & Equal Opportunity:
Chicago Estimated Salary Range: $100–$160 USD. VSA Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need. Location & Privacy:
Chicago, IL. California Residents - Please review our Privacy Notice here. Contact:
vsapartners.com
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Join to apply for the
Freelance Creative Director, Design
role at
VSA Partners . VSA's purpose is to design for a better human experience. As a strategy and design agency, we blend consumer insights and data with human-centered design to activate meaningful, motivating and measurable experiences in an increasingly noisy world. With offices in Chicago, New York and San Francisco, VSA offers a full range of fully integrated capabilities—branding, advertising, data science and technology—all under one roof. VSA is also a proud member of Meet The People, an international family of unified and independent agencies. For more than 40 years, we have delivered solutions for business and creative leaders at some of the world's most respected brands and forward-thinking organizations, including Google, Nike and IBM. Role:
Creative Director, Campaign Design Are you an art director by trade, a designer at heart, and a person with a passion for great advertising? If so, we should talk. We’re looking for a smart, strategic creative director to join our campaign design team. In this role, you'll work on every kind of campaign—from the digital- and social-first to the big 360s—creating beautiful, impactful visuals that draw viewers in (and make our clients stand out). Responsibilities
Creative Leadership:
Enthusiastically develop and execute high-impact, visually compelling concepts for integrated campaigns. Bring deep production experience. Be fluent in full-funnel digital marketing, including trends in social media, paid search, video advertising, influencer marketing and more. Establish and maintain the overall art direction, ensuring a consistent visual language across client projects. Serve as a leader in the creative process, guiding teams through ideation, design, and execution. Collaboration & Teamwork:
Work closely with copywriters, designers, strategists, project managers and the production team to ensure cohesive creative direction that delivers on the creative brief. Lead brainstorming sessions and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality work. Act as a liaison between the creative team and internal stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and idea flow. Client Engagement & Communication:
Engage with client content to understand the client's vision, business goals, and products/services, then translate these into compelling creative deliverables. Present concepts and campaigns to clients and internal teams, articulating design decisions and strategic rationale. Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and collaborate with client-facing teams to nurture client relationships. Represent the creative team in new business presentations and pitches, showcasing VSA's design capabilities and approach. Help identify new business opportunities and contribute to the agency's growth strategy. Project Management & Execution:
Coordinate across teams to ensure deliverables meet deadlines and production quality standards. Oversee multiple campaigns, ensuring consistency and high-quality execution across platforms and media. Mentorship & Development:
Support the development of junior staff by providing mentorship and feedback. Identify tools, resources, and processes that improve creative efficiency and team performance. Qualifications
Visual Design Expertise:
10+ years of experience in design. Strong command of design principles, typography, layout, and color theory to execute top-tier, visually impactful campaigns. Strong Portfolio:
A robust portfolio of integrated campaign work spanning print, digital, and experiential for B2B and B2C brands. Leadership & Team Management:
3+ years of managing teams. Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams, providing direction and feedback while fostering a collaborative environment. Strategic Thinking:
Ability to synthesize client briefs, objectives, and market insights into innovative campaign executions. Communication Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication for client presentations, team coordination, and internal collaboration. Project Management:
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Software Proficiency:
Advanced skills in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and familiarity with project management tools (Slack, Google Suite, and Workamajig). About Us
VSA's purpose is to design for a better human experience. As a strategy and design agency, we blend consumer insights and data with human-centered design to activate meaningful, motivating and measurable experiences. We offer branding, advertising, data science and technology—under one roof. VSA is a founding agency of Meet The People, a family of unified and independent agencies. For more than 40 years, we have delivered solutions for business and creative leaders at brands including Google, Nike and IBM. Compensation & Equal Opportunity:
Chicago Estimated Salary Range: $100–$160 USD. VSA Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need. Location & Privacy:
Chicago, IL. California Residents - Please review our Privacy Notice here. Contact:
vsapartners.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr