ACD, Product

Job Description:
The purpose of this role is to work closely with the Business Directors and Strategy leads to help push the creative boundaries of the agency output for existing clients and new business opportunities. Present innovative and differentiating ideas and concepts to clients. They will be responsible for the creative ownership, creative strategic development and overall concept development.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivers integrated communications solutions, creative platforms and executions
• Realises the strategic direction and creative vision of the agency
• Works closely with the creative department to develop differentiating and original creative concepts and award-winning creative work to impact a client's business to great effect
• Ensures the best creative resource is allocated to the correct projects by liaising with traffic and project managers
• Takes ownership for the delivery of the client's brand vision
• Creatively supports the effective use of technology and its applications to solve business problems
• Champions, defines and feeds back on the creative process and output; quality of briefs, regular reviews, feedback channels, creative quality and collaboration
• Proactively identifies opportunities to increase depth and breadth of creative work performed for clients, both from an understanding of the clients business and needs, but also from a knowledge of the industry, innovation and competitors
• Leads the creative team through regular work reviews, check-ins, goal planning and training. Mentors direct reports, creates a supportive culture and encourages people to consistently excel
• Identifies opportunities to create high profile blog posts, industry articles, internal presentations, industry presentations

This is a temporary role, starting asap until 12/19/2025.

The hourly pay range for this position is $ $73.26. The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation.

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Location:
USA - Remote - Illinois

Brand:
Merkle

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Temporary

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Wünschenswerte Fähigkeiten

• Concept Development
• Creative Direction
• Creative Strategy
• Mentoring
• Project Management
• Team Leadership

• Illinois, United States

Berufserfahrung

• Art Director/Creative Director
• General Management

Sprachkenntnisse

• English