Group Creative Director - Yellow Shoes

About the Role & Team

Compelling storytelling. Engaging connection. Limitless inspiration. At Yellow Shoes, these endeavors are woven into the craft and content that we create for beloved Disney brands. As the creative marketing agency for Disney Experiences, our intimate knowledge and unique integration within each line of business allow us to create crave-worthy content that resonates, inspires, and ignites magical possibilities for everyone.

Along with the nurturing, care and respect that goes into our work, there’s a fervor that goes into fostering an environment that supports Cast Members, encourages bravery, and promotes boundless thinking. The passion that you’ll find here is the catalyst for impactful and purposeful marketing that push the work beyond commonplace into an enchanting place—And we have fun while doing it.

We are looking for a Group Creative Director with a passion for uncovering "the big idea," and a mastery of storytelling in every medium. You will use insights to develop, design, and present concepts using curiosity as a source of inspiration. As a leader, you will be a time manager, team morale booster, phenomenal communicator, and listener. The Group Creative Director will think creatively in all aspects of the job from brainstorming and internal leadership to client communications. You will help propel the agency forward and be a source of inspiration for the creative team.

You will report to the Director, Creative.

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do:

• Shepherd the creative vision on several lines of business across all levels of the team while feeding a passion for ideation.
• Be a highly organized time manager, problem solver, originator of process, and collaborator.
•  Manage daily workflow and workstreams with CRM and Account Management team.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners in presentations and strategy discussions.
• Supporting cross-departmental/divisional projects as a creative partner.
• Adopt an integrated media approach across current and emerging media platforms.
• Mentor the team while taking an interest in their professional development.
• Champion Diversity and Inclusion by inviting varied perspectives, encouraging an inclusive work environment, and supporting workforce diversity.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience and excitement for leading, mentoring, guiding Creative Teams.
• Proven track record of pitching high-profile, major campaign work to all levels for creative presentations and being proficient in presentation software (PowerPoint and Keynote).
• Mastery in ideating in the digital and social space.
• Eye for design, typography, and photography with an emphasis on details.
• Approach both the big projects and the smaller ones with equal enthusiasm.
• Be a positive force – keeping teams motivated to make a difference!
• Experience across multiple marketing channels.
• Expertise with client needs and how it applies to marketing strategy, goals, and creative deliverables.
• Outstanding concept ideation and award-winning creative.
• Knowledge and genuine interest in the Walt Disney Company's history–including films, animation, television, and theme parks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years in an agency setting, or related experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Innovation, trend, promotional, experiential, and social media experiences.
• Materials Required for Consideration: Portfolio and CV (please submit with application and provide any necessary passwords)

Education:

• An Associates (2-year) or Bachelor's (4-year) degree in advertising, art, graphic art, design, or equivalent experience.

This position is located in Celebration, FL.

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Benefits and Perks:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits