To all my FT brethren:

I represent a strategic marketing & technology firm based in San Diego, which has worldwide clients. Their business is exploding and they need to hire three positions immediately - as in yesterday.

I ask that people PM me if interested and I will give you the Co. name and URL.

The rub is that you must be SoCal-based with no relocation opps:

1 - Creative Director (see below for open req)

2 - Project Manager (think agency management)

3 - Writer/Content (more than a copy writer, someone with possibly newspaper/magazine skills)


Creative Dir. Description:

• The Creative Services Director will participate in the creation of marketing strategies and execution plans. The job will have accountability for managing the creative services operation, including account service, graphic design, creative campaign design, and creative concept development.
• Responsible for managing all elements of creative services and graphic design.
• Working with senior marketing teams to implement and direct creative and marketing strategy. Develop, present and sell high-level creative solutions to marketing teams. Set department priorities to ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage the brand identity and ensure that all design solutions follow the established identity for each business unit.
• Delegate management responsibility to supervisors, assess staff workload, assign high-level projects, and oversee management of production workflow.
• Develop systems and ensure that staff develops systems to maintain efficient workflow between departments, clients and external vendors.
• Seek additional revenue for the department by initiating new business and project proposals for additional business units.
• Manage client relationships.
• Participating in the budget process of both Creative Services and the various marketing departments. Determining budget requirements for the department by managing internal design billing; determine if outside contractors are needed and that systems are in place for proper billing.
• Manage expenses within predetermined limits.
• Responsible for professional staff development including setting and individual goals and measuring progress. Responsible to implement training methods for staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in marketing and advertising is preferred.
• 10+ years marketing or creative department experience.
• Operational and project management experience in print, video and web design.
• Exceptional knowledge of managing creative process, graphic design, printing and customer service.
• Strong managerial skills and ability to manage a large, multi-faceted staff in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to set priorities, meet deadlines and delegate responsibilities.
• Must have good problem solving, organizational, and oral/written communication skills.