Associate Creative Director

Company: Disneyland Hong Kong
Location: Burbank
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

At Disney, we are storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. - We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.Disney's Corporate Alliances team develops and holistically manages complex, long-term, multi-dimensional relationships with select brands and companies. - Corporate Alliances is dedicated to driving incremental value for TWDC and its Partners through development of innovative marketing and sponsorship programs, management of partner and business unit relationships, and creation of new partnerships aligned with TWDC's businesses and strategic goals. - TWDC's Parks & Resorts (WDPR) is a critical value driver of Corporate Alliance relationships, so the Alliances Parks Promotions team will manage the negotiation and execution of high-quality, co-branded promotional campaigns across multiple distribution channels for a robust portfolio of Corporate Alliance partners.The Partnerships & Promotions organization is looking for an award-winning Associate Creative Director who lives and breathes big ideas (with digital first as their approach) and has a proven track record of bringing them to life. The ideal candidate will be a highly conceptual creative individual with a strong eye for art direction/design/typography, who can conceptualize and lead the development of fully integrated campaigns, lead photography and video shoots, oversee and direct post work, and supervise a team of copywriters/art directors/graphic designers. They will also be required to work with multi-disciplinary internal teams to ensure smart, on strategy and on brand work; review and present work with internal leadership and external partners; and at times, lead outside agency and production partners on projects. Must be self-directed and able to work in a fast paced, high volume, deadline driven environment. Must like to bring passion, energy and enthusiasm to work every day.Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize fully integrated campaigns
• Lead creative teams in concept development/ideation
• Help manage our in-house team of copywriters, art directors and graphic designers
• Help realize the visions of Creative Director and VP of Creative
• Help develop/foster a culture of collaboration
• Create compelling insight-based concepts/content/designs for Corporate Alliance Partners that are PR worthy and Digital-First in nature
• Effectively present your ideas to project partners and executives
• Oversee Digital Production, photo shoots, and editorial sessions
• Direct and collaborate with copywriters, illustrators, photographers, designers, animators, cinematographers, creative strategists, and live action directors
• Work collaboratively and effectively with internal partners and outside vendors
• Present to internal leadership and outside partners
• Mentor junior creatives
• Stay up to speed on emerging platforms, social trends and technologiesBasic Qualifications:
  • 5-7 years experience developing, producing and delivering creative output as central role in an Advertising Agency or internal Creative Services Department and managing creative teams
  • Able to create big ideas and have a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others to get those ideas produced
  • You're an extremely conceptual digital/Social art director or copywriter who's constantly evolving and pushing your concepts to new levels.
  • Have created an impressive portfolio filled with smart, innovative, award-winning (Cannes, One Show, D&AD) work that includes Interactive, Experiential and social media concepts
  • Strong in the digital/social space
  • Experienced strategic thinker and know how to turn deep consumer insights into great concepts/design/content
  • Comfortable giving presentations
  • Knowledge of multi-cultural market
  • Hands on design skills and/or ability to write memorable headlines and body copy
  • Passionate about the latest digital technologies, design, typography, photography, cinematography, storytelling and music
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and can successfully handle multiple projects at once
  • Knowledge of partnership marketing + multi-platform media campaigns
  • Experience working with brands and developing impactful ad campaigns
  • Excellent visual storyteller
  • Ability to influence brand partners and sell through ideas
  • Experience working with Keynote and Apple systems a must
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility switching between styles and skillsets
  • Adhere to a high level of confidentialityRequired Education:
    • Bachelor of Arts or Certificate in Graphic Design or Motion Graphics Design, Portfolio School training, and/or comparable field experience required.
    • Mastery of Adobe Creative SuitePreferred Education:
      • Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Copywriting for Advertising or related field---The hiring range for this position in California is $92,742 to $124,410 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. - - - - - -

Keywords: Disneyland Hong Kong, Burbank , Associate Creative Director, Executive , Burbank, California