- 10+ years of relevant ecommerce creative services management experience with a major brand and/or marketing agency - A bachelor's degree is required - Strong knowledge of digital media design techniques and technologies - Experience leading the creative and media planning/buying process - Strong track record of consumer marketing success in the online channel - Experience managing/leading teams throughout a campaign / project lifecycle and creative services workflow processes - Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely and a willingness to share ideas with individuals at all levels - Enjoy demonstrating initiative and creativity, excel at originating ideas, anticipate and implement next steps, generate improvement opportunities and translate new ideas into workable solutions - Strong problem solving skills, ability to understand and identify key strategic issues, and develop creative design solutions to assignments - Demonstrated negotiation skills - Experience enforcing branding/identity style guide - Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. - Persuasive, fact-based, and articulate with superlative collaboration skills - Highly collaborative; great facilitator; leads by example Location for this role is Basking Ridge, NJ or Little Rock, AR Preferred Qualifications - MBA strongly preferred. - Comprehensive awareness and interest in new creative technologies for the digital channel - Solid understanding of web and browser technologies.
Director, Creative Services The Director, Creative Services defines, leads and drives creative services initiatives for the Verizon Wireless ECommerce Group. This position leads teams that build and execute creative services for online, email and SEM marketing initiatives, sales, site merchandising and user experience. Drives creative launch campaigns by overseeing all phases of the creative process. Leverages corporate standards to deliver marketing and creative across the Verizon Wireless brand while maintaining and evolving the brand guidelines that govern all digitally-related creative elements. Manages a team of marketers, writers, designers and outside vendors. Not only ensures the department runs effectively, but creates an environment that inspires creativity and the best online and offline marketing campaigns, design and copy from their team. Works collaboratively across the Verizon family and among the teams to facilitate a productive relationship and flow of ideas. Effectively communicates ideas and responds quickly to business needs. Possesses energy, passion, and a desire to deliver innovative successful solutions for internal clients and consumers. Responsibilities - Work with senior management and agencies to produce impactful and cost-effective creative services deliverables - Manage budgets and timelines - Act as the primary contact for Verizon media and creative services agencies - Interface directly with networks, affiliates and others to deliver creative content for new marketing strategies and advertising programs - Develops and delivers thought leadership and creative solutions that strengthen market distinction and leadership position - Inspires and guides a team of marketers, designers and writers to creative excellence as both a mentor and a contributor - Fosters teamwork to set an environment conducive to idea exchange, support and fun - Assists team with career and skills development - Interacts effectively with all levels of management and staff - Understands business context and goals for marketing and creative efforts - Solid understanding and appreciation for the distinction between marketing goals, creative expression and business objectives - Collaborates with internal and external delivery teams to ensure consistency across channels - Collaborates with Verizon peers to explore and evolve the brand voice/look/feel and know how to apply it to VerizonWireless.com - Assure creative standards are met - Collaborate with PMO to maintain and evolve efficient processes.