Creative Director

"Nextra Latvia" is one of the largest talent attraction agencies in the Baltics. Our client, company that works in the advertising sector, is currently looking for an experienced Creative director.

Leading a team of thinkers and doers, the right creative director will bring a mix of marketing expertise and business understanding to the position, promoting our company and that of our valued clients. We’re looking for an experienced manager of people, someone that can inspire others, taking our creative to a new level as we continue to grow. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design and a drive to inspire dynamic ideas that connect with all types of audiences.

Objectives of this Role:

• Build, lead, and review work of the creative team in the production of all web, print, and digital marketing collateral.
• Spearhead and manage content strategy for both small-scale and large-scale projects, harnessing strategy, digital and brand design, compelling content, and technology.
• Develop internal marketing campaigns that translate marketing objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies.
• Analyze brand tracking, market trends, consumer need, and the competitive landscape.
• Meet budget standards by forecasting and managing expenses.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Supervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messages and deliverables.
• Prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs, establishing production schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production departments.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic and creative thinking to develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring deliverables that effectively address marketing goals and challenges.
• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for visually sophisticated audiences.
• Present, or oversee presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables.

• 10 years of related experience with 7+ years of creative direction in agency or corporate setting.
• Experience in several markets, preferably other EU and Asia markets.
• Russian and English languages.
• Knowledge about the Baltic market.
• 7 years of experience creating marketing/advertising campaigns from developing vision and the message platform to overseeing production on time and budget.
• Understanding and past experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, mobile, but also understand offline and print.
• Proven experience with concept development.
• Highly skilled with leading a team of creative talent.
• Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with copywriting, design, or production.
• Prior project management experience, with a focus on creative direction.

• EUR 1200 gross salary;
• other benefits.

If you have any questions, please contact Evija – 27028429.