Associate Creative Director - Art

RAPP Detroit is looking for an Associate Creative Director (Art) to join our award-winning Creative team.

WHO WE ARE:

We are RAPP – world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.

As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency we leverage data, creativity, technology, and empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual’s needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations.

We foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and emphasizes personal well-being.

HOW WE DO IT:

At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content and connected decisioning.

Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and our award-winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it – ensuring we’re able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.

Part of Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.

YOUR ROLE:

As an Associate Creative Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the creative direction for data-driven, personalized customer experiences at scale.  The Associate Creative Director is responsible for guiding and supervising the creative effort of copywriters, art directors and designers, onshore, nearshore and offshore. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead creative development for CRM initiatives, including email campaigns, direct mail, and digital touchpoints
• Partner with strategy, account, and analytics teams to ensure creative work aligns with client objectives and brand voice
• Ensures creative compliance with Client’s goals
• Contributes to the development of long range creative strategies and campaigns with impact to new and existing clients
• Work collaboratively with partners from other departments, including strategy and business teams
• Lead, Inspire and mentor creative teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 7+ years of experience and an amazing portfolio, demonstrating your creative thinking across marketing channels. 2+ years of managerial experience.
• Superior knowledge of web design tools, programs, trends, and technologies
• Eye for concept development and executions
• Expert experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Experience with third-party pluggins like Emailify is a plus
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively
• Familiarity with ADA compliance and best practices for CRM channels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, and respond quickly as business factors shift
• Ability to think strategically, creatively, and holistically about client opportunities
• Has a passion for doing great creative work

Our Hybrid Work Model:

RAPP's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home two days per week, if we'd like.

RAPP provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, and personal days and positive activism days, paid parental leave and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $110,000 - $132,600. This range is specific to Detroit and multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill set, experience and training, certifications; etc. This is an exempt position. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

“As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.”

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.