Associate Director, Communications Design

The role

You will oversee the translation of idea approaches into detailed communications architecture and connected plans. You will manage the delivery of next generation plans by working with specialty business units, creative partners, and strategic audience experts.

What you will do

• Oversees the development of the detailed communications plan to power the idea
• Present the Connections Design holistic approach to relevant stakeholders in conjunction with Director, Communications Design
• Manage the outputs of day-to-day requirements and workflow of the client as it relates to Communications Design
• Present client education program around Communications Design relevant marketplace trends
• Oversee the management and training of design team in communications planning fundamentals
• Spearhead the best practice application of planning approach using key tools and techniques
• Write and manage outputs from RFP submissions from the Design discipline
• Contribute to client Key Performance Indicator (KPI) delivery and to Specialty Business Units (SBU) growth and client profitability
• Contribute to new business as required

Required qualifications

• Experience in an integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content)
• Ability to delegate and oversee direct reports
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Nice to have

• 6+ years relevant experience with 3+ years managing or developing staff
• Category or audience experience as relevant per assignment
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plans
• flex spending
• life insurance
• disability
• employee discount program
• employee stock purchase program
• paid family benefits

About the company

Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, and T-Mobile. The agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment with 6,000+ talent across 90+ markets.