Creative Director, Bradenton, FL.

Salary: $80,000-$100,000 yearly with bonus opportunities 

Who we are
LIFE SURGE is one of the fastest growing, faith-based organizations in the country, focusing on live Christian events and education for people wanting to grow their financial resources and impact. (www.lifesurge.com). We are a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about helping people learn, grow, and connect so they may live more enriched lives. Our culture is one where we all root for each other’s wins! Top performers are rewarded and acknowledged at our company. So, let your light shine!
Opportunity 
The Creative Director will lead the company’s creative department working closely with the marketing, sales, programming, and education departments to deliver effective and engaging content, ads, copy, design, videos, etc. to help enhance our brand and brand experience. The Creative Director will have the opportunity to be promoted as the Chief Creative Officer if he or she performs at a high level.
Essential Duties

• Lead, manage, and drive the creative process from concept to completion. 
• Understand various business and department objectives and translate those objectives into clear creative strategies.
• Develop exceptional branding and marketing assets such as ad campaigns, website, landing pages, videos, presentations, social media posts, etc. 
• Create and improve brands and brand experience, as well as multi-channel marketing, promotional, and advertising campaigns.
• Revise, edit, and provide quality control over all creative assets, content, presentations, etc.
• Direct brainstorming meetings and creative sessions. 
• Shape brand standards and create procedures to ensure all products are brand appropriate. 
• Work well with the different departments and staff such as marketing, sales, tech, events, operations, finance, etc. 
• Manage and motivate the creative team, including but not limited to designer, copy writer, video producer, content creator, social media manager, etc.
• Supervising the department's daily workflow, assigning project workloads, and monitoring deadlines and budgets. 
• Oversee projects, internal staff, and external contractors to accomplish goals on time and cost effectively.
• Evaluate trends, assess new data, and keep up-to-date with the latest creative techniques and methods. 
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks as needed and on-time.
• Report to COO. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred 

• Ability to delegate but also do the actual work needed to complete a creative project.
• Strong vision to see a project from conception to final execution.
• Broad based knowledge in design, graphics, photos, copy, video, etc.
• Strong knowledge in marketing and a high functioning marketing department’s needs. 
• Solid project and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 

Qualifications and Experience Preferred 

• 10 years of related experience. 

Job Benefits: 

• Hybrid 4 days in the office, 1 day can be remote
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Holiday and Paid Time Off 
• Non-corporate, casual, entrepreneurial, comfortable, fun and proactive work environment.
• High-level performers, disciplined, and self-motivated people will do VERY WELL in this environment. 
• Some work from home flexibility.
• Free covered parking. 

If you’re ready to get in on the ground floor on something bigger than all of us, and you are a team player who is not afraid to work hard and be well-rewarded, then apply now to be considered! This may be the opportunity of a lifetime!
LIFE SURGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and seek to empower each individual while supporting the many perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.