Creative Supervisor (Art Director) Buffalo

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $65,000-$80,000

Summary
You will be responsible for coordinating with the Creative Director, account services, and other
internal resources to develop, execute, and lead creative solutions for a high-profile client. As a Creative Supervisor you will direct the activities ofsubordinates to maintain agency's standards of creative excellence, timeliness, and profitability while achieving the client's goals.

At The Martin Group, we love what we do and care greatly about how we do it. You will be
successful in this role if you are passionate about deeply engaging with your team, the client,
and community, are driven by inspiring action toward creative solutions, and consistently strive
for precision in execution.

Primary Responsibilities
Works with Creative Director, Art Directors/Copywriters, Account Teams and client to
develop concepts for client programs, proposals, presentations, and other creative assignments.
Manages the strategy for a core client and its projects. Uses critical thinking and
problem-solving skills to analyze problems and plan for solutions.
Provide accurate time and cost estimates for each deliverable.
Leads meetings with clients to establish creative direction and obtain approval on
objectives.
Contributes hands-on to the project from concept through design and execution,
effectively managing daily workload, projects, and deadlines.
Expert in communicating both internally and externally (clients, vendors, community).
Presents information clearly, leveraging communication strengths and an awareness of
blind spots.
Coaches and develops team members to ensure effective internal and external
relationships.
Has a strong understanding of the departments discipline. Coaches and mentors the
team through change management. Acts as an external agency ambassador by
attending department industry specific business community events.
Expert understanding of the assigned responsibilities. Directs the activities of
subordinates to maintain agency's standards of creative excellence, timeliness, and
profitability while achieving the client's goals. Can identify opportunities for cross-sell,
efficiencies, or relationship building across departments.
Identifies efficiencies that may support assigned responsibilities. Is a change agent for
new tools. Understands and uses Agency related tools and technology.
Demonstrates passion for making a difference internally, for the client, and the
community. Has a team first mentality, going above and beyond the role to make a
difference. Proactively looks for ways to help the team succeed. Is accountable for the
teams deliverables, and is actively engaged in the constant evolution of the agency.
Skills and Abilities
Exemplary level of design and visual communication skills
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to articulate and persuasively sell creative
concepts within the agency and directly to clients
Superior knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to work on multiple projects and brands simultaneously while maintaining
attention to detail
A high level of skill in written English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation

Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Visual Communications, Marketing Communications
or equivalent work experience in a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a creative field