WHO WE ARE
Sid Lee is a borderless creative agency applying storytelling, design and
technology to build customer experiences that matter. Their multi-disciplinary
team of 900 professionals works as one, out of offices in Montreal, Toronto,
New York, Paris, London, LA and Seattle. Working side by side with progressive
clients, they deploy their creative capabilities in several disciplines,
ranging from design to interactive and experiential communication to
advertising and architecture. Practicing agile creative and production
development, as well as radical collaboration both internally and with their
clients, they create work that matters, allowing their clients to outperform
their competitors and earn the trust and loyalty of their customers.
ROLE
As our Creative Director, you will play a critical role in the direction of
advertising and interactive projects, with a focus on brand activations and
experiences. Your keen eye for design and knowledge of the latest trends in
visual arts will serve as a source for an unlimited number of innovative ideas
and concepts. With a strong digital, experiential and social understanding,
you will lead the development of projects with unconventional ideas and help
ensure a high-quality execution of the final product. Ideally, you are also a
passionate sports/athletic brand enthusiast with a deep appreciation and
understanding of soccer culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the development of artwork within brand guidelines and brand tone
of voice.
Lead teams and ensure strong and non-traditional creative output, while
reporting into the Executive Creative Director.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Create structured work that clearly articulates a campaignable idea.
Process information supplied by client/strategy/account services and
translate into effective creative work.
Proof creative work to ensure accuracy of information.
Present work and develop relationships of value and respect with the
client.
Help the agency develop a strong and positive relationship with the
advertising community to help recruit top talent.
Stay up to date with new innovations and industry trends.
REQUIREMENTS
10+ years of agency experience and collaboration with international brands
Experience with big sports brands or with clients in the sports vertical
(a solid knowledge of, or passion for soccer is strongly preferred).
Strong Portfolio: You demonstrate originality, innovation and a multi-
disciplinary thinking through your work.
International Recognition: You have created a world-class campaign
that achieved international fame or won multiple international awards.
Leadership Skills: You demonstrate strong leadership skills and can
organize, motivate and improve the creative output of those around you.
Big Unconventional Idea Thinker: You go beyond the executional or
tactical tasks and come up with innovative campaignable thoughts that work
across all media.
Versatile: You are a strong art director or copywriter that can work
in film, print, web and social.
Team Player: You are positive, collaborative and a contagious spirit,
who works well with others.
Entrepreneurial You take initiative and proactively come to the table
with new ideas to push forward the creative work and develop the client
relationship.
Production Savvy: You know how to work within budgetary constraints
and have experience working with photographers, directors and vendors.
Time Management: You can manage your time, hit deadlines and be on
time for meetings, while juggling multiple projects.
Cultural Player: You contribute to the culture of the agency and take
part in activities that foster the agency spirit.
Sid Lee is strongly committed to hiring a diverse staff and believe all
experiences and perspectives bring value to our clients. Sid Lee does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion,
sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other
characteristic protected by state or federal law.
