Director of Creative Services

Aquent is partnering with a leading global beauty company renowned for its iconic brands and commitment to innovation. This organization shapes trends and delights customers worldwide with high-quality products that are recognized and loved across the globe. Join a team dedicated to pushing creative boundaries and delivering unparalleled consumer experiences.

Are you a visionary leader passionate about bringing creative campaigns to life on a global scale? We're seeking an exceptional individual to spearhead our 360 creative operations, driving the end-to-end execution of groundbreaking campaigns that captivate audiences and define market trends. In this pivotal role, you won't just manage projects; you'll be the architect of our creative success, ensuring every launch is executed flawlessly and makes an unforgettable impact. You will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity and market presence of our beloved brands, influencing millions of consumers worldwide.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead, innovate, and collaborate at the intersection of creativity and strategy. You will be at the forefront of global product launches and marketing initiatives, working with diverse teams to translate visionary concepts into tangible, market-ready assets. Your leadership will directly contribute to the success of our most ambitious campaigns, driving brand engagement and market leadership.

**Here's how you'll make an impact:**

* Lead the comprehensive program management for campaign concepting, from initial ideation through to launch for both new and existing products.

* Drive process innovation and documentation, evolving our operational frameworks in collaboration with senior leadership.

* Transform innovative creative concepts into clear, actionable sets of deliverables ready for deployment across various global markets.

* Oversee every stage of the internal and external approval process, including concepts, video storyboards, final video outputs, pre and post-shoot 360 assets, layouts, and regional adaptations.

* Inspire and manage interdisciplinary teams of designers and copywriters assigned to your projects, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

* Ensure projects remain on track through meticulous project plans, issue tracking, and status reports utilizing industry-standard project management tools.

* Provide essential support to the Executive Director, Creative Operations, managing daily operational needs and addressing issues proactively.

* Serve as the primary communicator for project issues and resolutions to all internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

* Lead and actively participate in critical cross-functional meetings, including Creative Reviews, Marketing Reviews, Legal Reviews, and Resource Allocations, effectively presenting creative work, tracking status, and circulating notes.

**What You Bring:**

* 8+ years of robust experience in project management within an in-house creative team or agency environment.

* A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent practical experience.

* Proven experience working on digital and social creative initiatives, complemented by exposure to web development and product management.

* A deep and comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies, workflow optimization, and infrastructure.

* Proficiency in using leading project management tools such as Wrike, Asana, Monday, or similar platforms to develop project plans, assign tasks, and report on program status.

* A natural leader with exceptional communication skills, capable of fostering strong partnerships with creative teams and internal stakeholders.

* A proactive and positive approach, consistently presenting solutions and dedicated to problem-solving.

* Comfort and confidence in presenting creative work to senior leadership and effectively running high-level meetings.

* A flexible attitude, thriving in ambiguous situations and adept at being the central point of contact for internal or external clients.

* A passion for solving complex problems and skillfully managing conflicts to achieve optimal outcomes.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.