POSITION SUMMARYThis Associate Creative Director will assist the Creative Director with developing and directing creative vision and execution of client assignments. This position is responsible for defining of the creative brief, creative strategy, and creative solution, and the approach to and presentation of the overall project. The Associate Creative Director champions and protects the brand and/or creative idea while leading and inspiring teams to deliver the best creative solution that ultimately shapes communications for various touchpoints. This position supports the Creative Director in leading presentations with clients and is accountable for ensuring the creative deliverables are aligned with the brief and meet or exceed client expectations. WHO WE ARESGK IDL is a leading global brand experience agency that defines, creates, and transforms brand experiences. We amplify brands, giving them the freedom to speak louder, with more intension, and create a stronger connection with their audiences. We believe that superior marketing performance demands a superior marketing team. Together, we will create and deliver content across channels to drive unique brand experiences while amplifying marketing ecosystem efficiency. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES* Maintains senior-level relationships with CD and client; establishes trusted advisor relationships in which clients and colleagues seek out advice and counsel.* Acts as a strategic partner to assigned clients by demonstrating a deep understanding of their market and business sectors and their specific challenges and opportunities. Provides thought leadership, insights, and perspectives that support client initiatives and align our services with client needs.* Ensures Creative Design deliverables (ie visual concept, design, textual content, etc.) follow project specifications and meet or exceed client needs.* Provides clear expectations to our internal production group. * Monitors progress of ongoing Creative Design projects; provides guidance and leadership to address and resolve promptly, accurately, effectively, and to the client's satisfaction, any issues or problems that may arise.* Leads project review sessions for assigned clients; utilizes information from review sessions to recommend best practices for copy excellence. * Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of the highest-level client copywriting deliverables within budget and based on objectives and concepts established by the client. A cents € * Develops creative, innovative, and cost-effective Creative strategies that meet client needs, utilizing project experience, current market trends, competitor intelligence, and innovative thinking.* Works closely with multiple teams, departments and clients to create, develop, and complete solutions for specific projects.* Engages with teams to manage the deliverables of final details and files to ensure a smooth hand-off and a profitable program.* Supports Company's profitability efforts by encouraging and actively enabling innovation, creativity, and cost efficiency through all Creative Design client activities.* Ensures client retention is maximized by delivering custom tailored solutions to meet clients' objectives and expectations.* Additional duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS* Bachelor's Degree in Art, Design, Marketing or related field* Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) preferred* 8+ years of previous Art, Design, Marketing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience* Periodic travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.* High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.* Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.* Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).* Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.* Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.* Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.* Ability to work with and influence peers and management.* Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT* Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see. * Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.#LI-MM1SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company. Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 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