SVP, Group Executive Creative Director

**hybrid role; must be able to work onsite 3 days/week in the NYC office**

We believe in Extraordinary. 

What we do isn’t easy. Nothing extraordinary ever is.

At Jack Morton we create head-turning, stomach-dropping, mind-boggling, smile-inducing brand experiences. We exist to reimagine what experience can be, and we do that by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 

We take care of each other, as much as we take care of business. We forget titles, check egos at the door, roll up our sleeves and make extraordinary happen. This is a place where you can be you, all of you, and bring your true and honest self to work, every day in every way.

What we create is unique, just like those who work here and together we are united behind a powerful vision - we inspire the world to experience better. To show, not tell how things should be.  More innovative. More inclusive. More sustainable.  

So if you feel work, and the people you work with, can be extraordinary, let’s chat.

That brings us to you.

As the SVP, Group Executive Creative Director, you’ll work closely with the Global Chief Creative Officer to help realize Jack Morton’s creative ambition, partner with key clients as a thought-leader, and ultimately elevate Jack Morton’s market presence. You will report directly to the Chief Creative Officer (CCO).

What you’ll be doing:

Creative Leadership

• Focus on elevating the organization through creativity and world-class creative output
• Own all regional Creative, and support across the US, continually critiquing the quality of all Creative output
• Play a primary role in client presentations and consistently demonstrate a high level of ability to sell an idea, respond to questions, and communicate the agency’s point of view
• Foster an environment that compels the production of bold concepts for the world's greatest brands
• Collaborate with account, strategy and production teams to ensure Creative concepts deliver on client objectives and are as powerful as when conceived
• Serve as a senior Creative lead on targeted pitch and client opportunities, develop and execute Creative
• Serve as a representative on the Global Creative Council
• Network with our global Creative teams to share ideas, knowledge, and resources
• Manage senior-level creative talent and oversee the management of mid- and junior-level talent

• Provide meaningful reviews and career guidance for direct reports
• Directly mentor at least 2 Creatives and 2 non-Creatives annually

Interdepartmental Representation

• Develop and cultivate relationships with senior Jack Morton Leadership and clients
• Partner with Senior Leaders on forward planning for the future success of client accounts, including operational support, staffing, and profitability as it relates to the creative and creative team
• Create and promote a team environment that facilitates mutual respect and partnership across functions and teams, including Creative, Strategy, Production and Business Leadership
• Demonstrate excellent judgment about business constraints and balancing the goals of Jack Morton and our clients
• Foster an environment of mutual respect and partnership, strategic thinking, appropriate risk-taking, open lines of communication, ongoing performance management, professional development and adherence to agency policies
• Lead new business efforts in partnership with our growth team

Agency Advocacy

• Partner with the CCO, agency marketing, and PR to craft award-winning case studies, win awards, and participate in top industry events, including Cannes, Effies, Clios, One Show, and Ex as examples
• Be a cultural leader within the organization and the marketplace
• Build the revenue, market reputation, and culture required for continuous growth
• Support and demonstrate Jack Morton’s values
• Work with the CCO to attract and retain extraordinary creative talent

Client Whisperer

• Understand category and industry trends to inspire client confidence (and serve as their creative confidant)
• Partner with clients to better address, understand, and tackle shared business challenges
• Brainstorm with clients to articulate overarching ideas that will serve as the basis of client/creative briefs
• Provide client sneak peeks into the work (or sentiment therein) that reinforce trust and confidence
• Frames creative in a way that delivers on client goals (and their ability to share the work with internal stakeholders)
• Pinch hit for client and/or co-presents in sharing work with internal stakeholders
• Champion the business objectives and the creative solutions to agency and client, alike

If you can do all that, you have what it takes. It might help if… 

• 15+ years of experience, including success at a leading brand or experiential agency or a progressive ideas-driven advertising or digital agency
• A strong creative pedigree with a track record of delivering award-winning Creative
• An unwavering curiosity for Creative and cultural innovation
• A proven creative leader with a thoughtful, mature, deliberate creative opinion
• A proven ability to partner with other senior leaders to drive business results
• Experience with a strong portfolio of brands and running major pieces of business
• Demonstrated ability to work across a breadth of clients, projects, audiences, and mediums
• Clear passion for and experience in nurturing creative talent
• An inspiring and inclusive leader who sets an example and high bar for the team to follow
• A well-rounded, big-idea and big-picture business thinker and strategist
• A well-known and compelling voice in the Creative and marketing landscape

Last, but not least, we believe in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 

Jack Morton and Genuine are equal opportunity employers; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada and New York City the standard base pay range for this role is $250,000.00 – $310,000.00 annually, depending on relevant factors including experience, internal equity and market considerations. This base pay range is specific to Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, and New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. 

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