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Overview Edelman seeks a trend-savvy VP, CD-Art for a top retail client. This role calls for a style-savvy creative passionate about trends in social, fashion, beauty, home decor, and design—a visionary who dreams of being in Wallpaper magazine. You’ll leverage cultural trends, IRL experiences, and sharp design to create standout campaigns that supercharge brands and captivate audiences. Our team drives some of the world’s most buzz-worthy work, and we aim to change culture, not just follow it.
Expect a range of creative work that defies traditional PR or advertising norms. You may ideate content series, brainstorm with our AI team, or craft culture-shifting activation ideas. If you’re drawn to projects that land in the NY Times and on Cannes shortlists, you’ll fit right in.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver creative concepts and ideas, founded in insights, across all platforms for briefs and new business pitches
Deliver fresh thinking and innovative creative solutions and relevant, motivating campaigns and platforms
Develop platform idea and work with planning function to determine parameters for success
Understand client’s brand and category in order to develop work that is consistent with the brand’s personality and will differentiate the client from the competition
Recognizing and developing great ideas and pushing them forward – as the cohesive team lead of writers, art directors, designers and more to bring the creative process to life
Work hand-in-hand with project managers, account leads, production partners and more to see projects from ideas to activation, effectively completing projects of high quality within timeframe and budget
Work in conjunction with account teams, planners and strategists to direct the visual/verbal expression of brand building ideas to drive media coverage, buzz and brand awareness
Preferred Qualifications
8-12 years of creative agency experience (some in-house is okay, as long as it was a great house)
A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design
A professional-level mastery of industry-standard design software and tools including the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint and a working knowledge of Figma
An impressive online portfolio showcasing a strong mix of traditional, digital, and social creative work that demonstrates your ability to generate big ideas and execute them with exceptional craft
Previous roles in Advertising or a portfolio of ideas and executions demonstrating strong copywriting skills across headlines, long copy and short copy formats
A love for (and an active user of) social media
Energy, enthusiasm, and a smile
Willingness to push your craft, get your hands dirty and make great things
Social fluency and a solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across social channels
Ability to think strategically and conceptualize creatively
Strong, persuasive presentation skills to sell in creative work to internal and external stakeholders
Experience maintaining client contact as needed, building camaraderie to develop trusting relationships
The ability to collaborate with PMs and other departments to lead and move projects forward, assisting with budget and schedule development
On-site production/art direction experience for events, activations as well as video, digital, and social platforms
Compensation and Benefits $105,000 - $175,000 a year. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, location, performance, and business needs. The range listed is one component of Edelman’s compensation package. Other rewards may include bonuses, PTO, and region-specific benefits.
Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programming.
Equal Opportunity Edelman is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, disability, military status, or any other basis protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.
Job Details
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Public Relations, Art/Creative, and Design
Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services and Design Services
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VP, Creative Director, Art
role at
Edelman
Overview Edelman seeks a trend-savvy VP, CD-Art for a top retail client. This role calls for a style-savvy creative passionate about trends in social, fashion, beauty, home decor, and design—a visionary who dreams of being in Wallpaper magazine. You’ll leverage cultural trends, IRL experiences, and sharp design to create standout campaigns that supercharge brands and captivate audiences. Our team drives some of the world’s most buzz-worthy work, and we aim to change culture, not just follow it.
Expect a range of creative work that defies traditional PR or advertising norms. You may ideate content series, brainstorm with our AI team, or craft culture-shifting activation ideas. If you’re drawn to projects that land in the NY Times and on Cannes shortlists, you’ll fit right in.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver creative concepts and ideas, founded in insights, across all platforms for briefs and new business pitches
Deliver fresh thinking and innovative creative solutions and relevant, motivating campaigns and platforms
Develop platform idea and work with planning function to determine parameters for success
Understand client’s brand and category in order to develop work that is consistent with the brand’s personality and will differentiate the client from the competition
Recognizing and developing great ideas and pushing them forward – as the cohesive team lead of writers, art directors, designers and more to bring the creative process to life
Work hand-in-hand with project managers, account leads, production partners and more to see projects from ideas to activation, effectively completing projects of high quality within timeframe and budget
Work in conjunction with account teams, planners and strategists to direct the visual/verbal expression of brand building ideas to drive media coverage, buzz and brand awareness
Preferred Qualifications
8-12 years of creative agency experience (some in-house is okay, as long as it was a great house)
A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design
A professional-level mastery of industry-standard design software and tools including the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint and a working knowledge of Figma
An impressive online portfolio showcasing a strong mix of traditional, digital, and social creative work that demonstrates your ability to generate big ideas and execute them with exceptional craft
Previous roles in Advertising or a portfolio of ideas and executions demonstrating strong copywriting skills across headlines, long copy and short copy formats
A love for (and an active user of) social media
Energy, enthusiasm, and a smile
Willingness to push your craft, get your hands dirty and make great things
Social fluency and a solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across social channels
Ability to think strategically and conceptualize creatively
Strong, persuasive presentation skills to sell in creative work to internal and external stakeholders
Experience maintaining client contact as needed, building camaraderie to develop trusting relationships
The ability to collaborate with PMs and other departments to lead and move projects forward, assisting with budget and schedule development
On-site production/art direction experience for events, activations as well as video, digital, and social platforms
Compensation and Benefits $105,000 - $175,000 a year. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, location, performance, and business needs. The range listed is one component of Edelman’s compensation package. Other rewards may include bonuses, PTO, and region-specific benefits.
Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programming.
Equal Opportunity Edelman is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, disability, military status, or any other basis protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.
Job Details
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Public Relations, Art/Creative, and Design
Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services and Design Services
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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