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Boston (Local/Remote Candidate w/ onsite for Photoshoots)The Marketing and Communications Department (MarCom) at our world-class Healthcare client is searching for a talentedAssociate Creative Directorwho will play a critical role in implementing their brand across the healthcare system and find new, compelling ways to tell our story and propel the visual expression of our brand to the next level.This position presents the opportunity to shape creative strategies for a world-leading organization filled with highly talented and compassionate people who work to improve lives through better health. The Associate Creative Director will play an important role in bringing the brand to life by telling our story and helping patients find the care they need.• *Seeking Candidates LOCAL to the Boston area**–open to traveling for onsite photo/video shoots within the area (ideally within an hour commute and has reliable transportation).**TheAssociate Creative Directorwill report to the Director of Creative, who heads up the creative team and oversees all creative design executions within MarCom and across the organization. The Associate Creative Director will manage a variety of design projects to ensure the creative needs of the entities are met in a high-quality, effective, thoughtful, timely and cost-effective manner.With the Creative Director, the Associate Creative Director plays a critical role in developing and maintaining the visual strategy for thebrand.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:The Associate Creative Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of creative initiatives, developing and mentoring creative talent and teams ensuring delivery of exceptional work that meets and exceeds expectations.Use/s the clients values to govern decisions, actions and behaviors. These values guide how they get their work done: patients, affordability, accountability and service commitment, decisiveness, innovation and thoughtful risk; and how we treat each other: diversity and inclusion, integrity and respect, learning, continuous improvement and personal growth, teamwork and collaboration.You are a Brand champion:Support the creative director to set the visual standards and overall creative strategies for the clients brand along with the brand teamYou Execute design strategies that supports brand positioning and messaging goals for the brand, entities, programs and initiatives across the system:Ensure coherence of design and brand standards across various entities, programs and affiliates within the Mass General Brigham systemYou are a Design expert:Develop designs and user experiences for all channels including the client’s website, print, emails, mobile, video, etc.Understand the key opportunities presented by each media format and develop user experiences that take advantage of these channel distinctionsSupport and coordinate the development of designs by other marketing personnel across the system to maintain a consistent approach to content presentationSupport and art direct video and photo projects on site at the clients local entitiesYou are a Productive force:Manage the effective production of a wide range of creative projects through to completion within tight deadlinesManage time tables and competing interests to accomplish a diverse range of projectsHarness functional expertise through colleagues, vendors and freelancers to produce great workExpertise in state-of-the-art production methodsYou are an Effective collaborator:A resourceful, collaborative team player with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentHelp manage vendor relationships to meet the capacity and capability needs of the organizationMaintain a supportive and productive environmentYou bring Inspiration:Help lead innovation in our design function consistent with the client’s dedication to innovation in patient care and medical discoveryAdapt design strategies to take advantage of new learnings, including market research, measurement and analysis and client feedbackManage and mentor colleagues to achieve high standards of excellence and professional growthFind creative opportunities wherever possible and keep up to date on creative trends and technologies• *Other duties as needed or required**Qualifications:Strong understanding of designing and managing production for range of mediaAbility to manage and collaborate with a wide variety of vendors and agency partnersImpressive portfolio of communications projects displaying a keen aesthetic eyeTravel to all Mass General Brigham locations to supervise photo and video shootsPreferred:Experience working in health care (nice to have)Deliver fresh thinking, innovative creative solutions and impactful storytelling.Exceptional ability to develop compelling creative across all mediaExcellent typography, visual and verbal communications skillsExtensive experience creating animations, motion graphics and other digital media assetsSkills/Abilities:Leadership skills to educate, lead and inspire the creative, fostering a culture that places a premium on ideas, creativity, and innovationRecognize the value that different perspectives and backgrounds bring to a teamClear, friendly and confident communication with both clients and team members to help determine needs and timelinesAbility to envision a strong creative strategy to support and understand the organization’s overall business strategyComfortable pushing back on client feedback to produce the best work possibleAbility to support, challenge and develop talent within the team, provide constructive feedback and collaborate effectivelyStrategic planning skills to help steward the creative function within the MarCom departmentAlong with the Creative Director, manage strategy planning for the design function, including identifying and building relationships with creative partners, scheduling, workflows and general process documentationStrong organizational and time management skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing prioritiesInvolved in project planning and budgeting, assignments to vendors and vendor management, including reviews of sketches, rough cuts and final animations/videosRequired:Bachelor’s degree; advanced design degree strongly preferredMinimum 10-15 years agency or marketing experience requiredTrack record of developing impactful work; developing, challenging and inspiring others todeliver their best workExtensive experience partnering with creative peersDeep understanding of marketing principles supporting the ability to manage a brand’s visual dentity effectivelyThe target hiring compensation for this role is the equivalent of up to $58.00-$62.50an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.#J-18808-LjbffrOriginal job Associate Creative Director posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.