Creative Manager at Brand Footprint Communications

Brand Footprint was registered as a Marketing Communications company in 2006. We have operated for 9 years working with various multinational companies and brands cutting across Telcomms, Lifestyle, FMCG, CSDs, Alcoholic beverages, Indulgence brands, Corporate and Banking.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Creative Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are seeking a Creative Manager who will ensure that the creative department support the corporate strategic goals and drives for obtaining business results.
• The creative manager will plan, direct and oversee all aspects of advertising and creative.

For our Creative Manager:

• Big ideas, concepts and stories are your playground.
• You are constantly inspired and motivated by all things visual, to include examples of exceptional craftsmanship.
• You have developed the effortless ability to craft cutting-edge and culturally-relevant concepts, while still meeting strategic and business goals in equal measure.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Create, sell and execute multi-channel, industry-leading creative concepts
• Contribute hands-on to the project from design through development
• Create comps, storyboards, graphic concepts and final deliverables as required
• Own the assignment; ensure quality across all aspects of project deliverables
• Build and nurture relationships with clients, partners, photographers, production companies, additional talent and other vendors
• Closely work with the marketing and strategy teams to define the measurable impact of creative
• Share an expert knowledge of industry, consumer and competitive landscape to inform insightful ideas.
• Support the creative team and in-house clients
• Work closely with all production houses/writers and any other creative talent to ensure smooth running of entire operation including advising on negotiations
• Act as the internal creative spokesperson for all assigned projects to ensure a complete understanding of the vision of our clients
• Actively contribute to the development of the agency’s culture and standards of quality
• Always create an environment that is: Collaborative, Dependable, Insightful, Innovative, Memorable, Innovative, Passionate, Agile, Driven, Diverse, Analytical and Deliberate

Requirements
Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• Strong portfolio equally showcasing conceptual thinking, visual design, and storytelling
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field
• At least 5-8 years of design work experience at an experiential marketing agency, advertising agency or high-profile brand
• Advanced understanding of branding, marketing, and advertising
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrable ability to articulate and persuasively sell creative concepts within agency and directly to clients
• Comprehensive awareness and love of new platforms, technologies, and trends for the digital channel and related mediums. Push the envelope.
• Strategic thinking; ability to craft the brief, contribute in brainstorms, and self-direct
• Ability to work on multiple projects and brands simultaneously
• Ability to think and respond quickly while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong ability to prioritize work and resources
• Expert mastery of all design tools, platforms, and versions of applicable software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Proven problem solving skills at both strategic and tactical levels
• Technical knowledge and awareness, such as the strengths and limitations of HTML, mobile platforms and other emerging technologies
• Working knowledge of motion design and related software (such as After Effects, etc.) preferred
• Working understanding of related digital disciplines such as User Experience, Content Strategy & Creation, Social Media, etc.

Application Closing Date
16th July, 2018.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Job reel and CV’s with current contact information to: recruitment@footprint-ngr.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the mail.