Associate Creative Director


Job Overview

We are seeking an Associate Creative Strategy Director to oversee Creative Strategy at Billion Dollar Boy’s New York office. In this unique and integral role, we are looking for someone with a keen eye for incredible content and an ability to come up with out-of-the-box ideas who is willing to constantly push the boundaries of what is possible on social media and within influencer marketing. Will lead in responding to all new business briefs & RFPs, both nuanced and straightforward, and lead pitching the proposals to potential clients. Essential to this role is the ability to put creative ideas into words through a strong mastery of copywriting. They should have a knowledge of the landscape of brands and creators on social, as well as be continually up on the latest trends and developments within the space. They will be managing and growing a team of Jr. Creative Strategists. 


The Role & Responsibilities

Reporting directly into the Founder & US President with a dotted line to CEO, the Associate Creative Director plays a key role in the company leading the unique creative strategies Billion Dollar Boy offers to our prestigious brand partners. Responsibilities include the following:
  • Ideate, develop and oversee production of all proposal materials in response to Briefs & RFP’s to pitch new business
  • Oversee all research and inspiration as related to creative strategy 
  • Lead the Creative Strategy Team
  • Help recruit and grow the Creative Strategy Team
  • Develop and produce brand partner creative materials (Creative Briefs, Mood Boards, Copy)
  • Oversee all copy for brand materials
  • Liaise with Head of UK Creative Strategy Team and work cross-functionally with Account Management Team
  • Support BDB’s internal creative offerings (website updates, merchandise, printed materials, copywriting and any company branded collateral)


Requirements

  • 5-10 years prior relevant experience in developing creative strategies for brands or agencies
  • Strong copywriter a must. Will request writing samples. 
  • Experience with photo research and image references 
  • Must possess working knowledge of Google Slides, Photoshop and lIllustrator 
  • Experience leading and growing a team
  • Ability to multi-task and switch between projects
  • Ability to pitch creative work in front of audiences
  • Highly organized with attention to deadlines
  • Strategic and creative and a problem-solver
  • High taste level and understanding of good content
  • Understanding of branding on digital essential as well as knowledge of the influencer marketing landscape a plus

KPIs
  • Consistent delivery of strong creative thinking and materials to brand partners
  • Amount of pitches closed and won
  • Proven ability to lead and grow team
  • Ability to navigate a complex communications landscape (internal and external) both written and verbally
  • Independently engage and present to a diverse roster of clients (on phone or in-person)
  • Ability to evaluate and juggle deadlines and tasks among competing needs to deliver highest priority asks, and gracefully manage timelines
  • Delegate and collaborate successfully cross-functionally

About BDB
Billion Dollar Boy is a social media marketing agency setting a new standard for social communication. Founded in 2014, we are an independent agency that combines creativity and industry knowledge with proprietary technology to produce better content and achieve results. With offices in London and New York City, we merge British sensibility with a New York pace. As our global team of 35 continues to grow, we remain committed to adapting our strategies to keep pace with the speed of social communication as it continues to transform the marketing landscape. 

Our Values:
  • We value Quality
  • We are always Creative
  • We are always Collaborative
  • Integrity is everything

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