ROLE FILLED: Hiring Creative Director in Phoenix, AZ
Homemade Social is looking to add a creative, detail-oriented, and social media-obsessed Creative Director to our growing team!
This candidate will coordinate with various roles across our agency to understand clients' design and aesthetic needs and will build out their creative strategy accordingly. They will play a critical role in creating original digital content across various platforms for our growing roster of clients and will ensure that outcomes are on budget, on brand, and incorporate current design trends.
This full-time position must be based in our Phoenix, AZ office.
The ideal candidate will:
Responsible for completing all creative and production projects for Homemade Social and our clients through the management of the available resources
Concept ideas in all mediums and channels for social media clients that are on strategy, insightful, relevant, inventive, and original
Collaborate with clients, account managers, graphic designers, and social media managers to ensure that every idea is as good as it can be
Creatively direct, attend to, and oversee photo shoots and provide art direction to ensure design output captures the overall creative strategy
Can plan & design an aesthetically pleasing Instagram grid in no time (with our favorite social media scheduling tool Later)
Manage & provide feedback, guidance and assistance to team members and interns
Have knowledge of current design trends/innovations, methods, materials, techniques, and equipment employed in graphic and visual arts.
Expert at presenting ideas in all group sizes, both internally and client-facing
Adapt and change social media strategies as needed to increase effectiveness
Conceive, implement and measure social media analytics and Google Analytics
Oversee implementation of new creative projects at Homemade Social
Required Skills and Abilities
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people
Computer Skills – Must be proficient in using common programs such as Gmail, Google Docs/Sheets, Asana, and Slack and be able to operate basic office machines
Graphic Design & Photography Skills – Expert with graphic design software tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite and Canva; ability to create appealing visual elements
Writing Skills - Advanced knowledge of grammar and writing in English. Consistently create clear and compelling copy free of spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors.
Attention to Detail - Must be detail-oriented; able to follow processes and routines. Execute social media publishing strategies ensuring that all posts are accurate, punctual, safe, and on-brand.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Time Management – The ability to effectively manage one's own time
Social Perceptiveness - Awareness of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
Troubleshooting - Determine causes of operating errors and decide what to do
Prioritization – Must be able to adjust to changing priorities and complete multiple projects despite interruptions
Comprehension and Expression - The ability to comprehend and communicate information and ideas so others will understand
Physical Demands – Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. at a time; ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time; push, pull, and bend as necessary
Video editing skills are a plus!
Required Experience:
1-3+ years in a similar creative role
Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Marketing, Journalism, and/or Communications major, or similar degree field
Strong knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Twitter
Experience with social media scheduling tools (like Later, Planoly, or Buffer)
Experience with photography & photo editing
Passion for social media and on top of current social media best practices and trends
Must have reliable transportation to and from our Phoenix office
Pay:
$60-68k/year, depending on experience
Benefits:
Homemade Social has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. Homemade Social encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle. Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:
Hybrid working schedule, with three working days a week in-office (Phoenix) and 2 remote
Health Insurance options
Simple IRA retirement option with up to 3% employer match contribution
Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time + personal time accruals)
Paid Time Off for 12 Federal holidays
Remote Work During Holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years
Half-day Fridays observed at 12pm
Unlimited use of all of our skill-building products
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Homemade Social is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
IN ORDER TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR:
Résumé (no more than 1 page) as a .PDF FILE
Cover letter as a .PDF FILE addressed to Becca Booker
Examples of relevant social media and creative work
to info@homemadesocial.com with the subject line “Creative Director” by Friday, September 22nd. Feel free to email us with any questions.
ABOUT HOMEMADE SOCIAL
Homemade Social is a white-glove, full-service media marketing agency that works hands-on with e-commerce and a variety of lifestyle brands based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Whoever said numbers and design don’t mix, isn’t doing digital marketing right. Comprised of a highly-trained team with diverse specialties and credentials, we are results-driven at our core. We combine our unique talents and expertise to create a holistic digital strategy that is backed by data, supported by trends, and directly tied to your goals. Learn more about us here!
Our office is located at:
4700 E Thomas Rd Ste 205
Phoenix, AZ 85018
We look forward to seeing your application!
