Job Brief  - AGENCY09 is looking for an Assistant Creative Director Copy. Leading a team of thinkers and doers, the role requires a mix of marketing expertise and creative understanding, promoting the products and services of our valued clients. We’re looking for an experienced manager of people, someone that can inspire others, taking our creative thinking and execution to a new level as we continue to grow. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design, content and a drive to inspire dynamic ideas that connect with all types of audiences.

Experience: 07+ years of relevant experience with 4+ years of creative direction in an agency or corporate setting

Job Location:  Bandra West, Mumbai

Responsibility: 

• Build, lead, and review the work of the creative team in the production of all print, web, and digital marketing collateral
• Spearhead and manage content strategy for both small and large-scale projects
• Collaborate with the marketing and servicing departments in developing marketing plans, analyzing results, and identifying opportunities
• Analyze brand tracking, market trends, consumer need, and the competitive landscape
• Daily and Monthly Responsibilities to meet client deliverables 
• 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, setting schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production departments
• Conduct brainstorming sessions with the 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 effectively address the marketing goals and challenges of the clients 
• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for visually sophisticated audiences
• Present, or oversee the presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables

Skills: 

• Experience creating marketing/advertising campaigns from developing vision and the messaging platform to overseeing production on time and budget
• Understanding and past experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, and mobile, but also understand offline and print
• Proven experience with concept development
• Highly skilled in leading a team of creative talent
• Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in marketing, business, advertisement, or art 
• Prior experience with copywriting, design, or production
• Prior project management experience, with a focus on creative direction
• Capability to mentor and guide