Associate Creative Director - Copy at Kick

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Knowledge of product, market & position for sound strategic planning, timely & accurate implementation, good service, financial control and solid client relationship
Full understanding of client’s marketplace and ability to evaluate work in light of current marketing environment and trends
Ability to take abstract concepts and empower project teams to create cutting-edge concepts or designs that are user-friendly, representative of client's goals, and within brand guidelines
Ability to contribute innovative ideas appropriate to the client’s marketing strategy that challenge the status quo
Ability to lead and contribute in brainstorming sessions with stakeholders across meetings
Ability to proactively anticipate and solve creative problems and make effective recommendations to CDs
Leadership skills to lead creative teams in execution of ideas to high standard of creative excellence
Ability to provide feedback on creative approaches to communicate client’s message for overall campaign
Skills to oversee creation of concept roughs for client presentation, develop compelling presentations, and present in organized, professional, effective style
Ability to set priorities and manage workloads for timely completion of assignments
Experience in growing existing brands and participating in new business to generate revenue
Supervisory skills to supervise and participate in concept work for brands and new business pitches
Ability to foster environment of diversity and inclusion on the team
Management and mentoring skills for direct reports on multiple brands, including coaching, challenging, providing growth opportunities, setting expectations, conducting performance reviews and 1:1s, and aligning growth to craft's people strategy
Ability to hire and retain highly capable people
Full understanding of budgets and schedules for financial management
Ability to develop strong relationships with cross-discipline leads
Commitment to advancing knowledge and craft expertise in art and developing into well-rounded creative
Ability to develop and seek cross-discipline learning from colleagues and vendors for highest quality product within deadlines

Responsibilities

Bring knowledge of product, market & position to ensure sound strategic planning, timely & accurate implementation, good service, financial control and solid client relationship
Evaluate work in light of current marketing environment and trends
Lead and contribute in brainstorming sessions with stakeholders
Proactively anticipate and solve creative problems and make effective recommendations to CDs
Lead creative teams in execution of ideas to high standard of creative excellence
Provide feedback on creative approaches for overall campaign
Oversee creation of concept roughs, develop into compelling presentations, and present to clients
Set priorities and manage workloads for timely assignment completion
Grow existing brands and participate in new business to generate revenue
Supervise and participate in all concept work for brands and new business pitches
Foster environment of diversity and inclusion on the team
Manage and mentor direct reports, coach, challenge, provide growth opportunities, set expectations, conduct performance reviews and 1:1s, support career plans, and align growth to craft's people strategy
Hire and retain highly capable people
Apply understanding of budgets and schedules for financial management
Develop strong relationships with cross-discipline leads
Advance knowledge and craft expertise in art, develop into well-rounded creative
Develop and seek cross-discipline learning from colleagues and vendors to ensure highest quality product within deadlines

Skills

Copywriting

Creative Direction

Strategic Planning

Market Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Brand Strategy

Marketing Trends

Concept Development

Kick

Financial management for small businesses and creators

About Kick

Kick.co helps small business owners, freelancers, and creators manage their finances more effectively. The company offers a range of services that simplify bookkeeping, maximize tax deductions, and provide cash back opportunities. Users connect their debit or credit cards to Kick.co's platform, which automatically categorizes their business income and expenses, saving them significant time and reducing audit risks. Kick.co operates on a subscription model, providing both automated and human-assisted support, ensuring users receive timely and personalized financial advice. Unlike traditional banks, Kick.co partners with Blue Ridge Bank N.A. to offer banking services. The goal of Kick.co is to help its users save time and money, with the average member saving around $15,452 annually through tax deductions and cash back, while also fostering a community for sharing financial tips.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$8.8MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

FintechIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from new AI-driven bookkeeping startups.

Sudden influx of users may strain Kick's resources and service quality.

Dependence on Blue Ridge Bank N.A. for banking services poses potential risks.

Differentiation

Kick offers a unique social banking platform for crowdsourcing tax deductions.

The platform automates bookkeeping, saving users 40 to 80 hours annually.

Kick combines AI-driven advice with human-assisted support for personalized financial management.

Upsides

Kick can capture market share from Bench's 12,000 former clients.

Recent $9 million funding supports growth and AI-driven financial solutions.

Increased demand for automated bookkeeping due to Bench's shutdown.

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