About Phaedon, LLC

At Phaedon, we are revolutionizing how companies engage with their audiences and are passionate about sparking participation to drive growth for both our clients and our employees. Phaedon is a data-driven, tech-enabled marketing organization with a breadth of capabilities that go beyond our competitors and redefine traditional industry archetypes. We have a history of delivering game-changing results for notable brands across advanced analytics, loyalty technology and services, marketing communications, and experience transformation to bring intelligent imagination and solve our clients’ biggest business and brand challenges. And every role at Phaedon has an integral part to play in fulfilling this vision.

About the role

We are searching for a dynamic and passionate On-Call Associate Creative Director to join our creative studio at Phaedon. As an On-Call Associate Creative Director, you will work closely with our Creative Director to lead the development of engaging and impactful “earned” ideas and campaigns, and work alongside a team of talented designers, copywriters, producers, strategists and others. You will play a key role in conceptualizing and executing creative ideas across various platforms to effectively communicate our clients’ brand messages and achieve key marketing and communications objectives. The ideal candidate will have a passion for earned creative: developing ideas that connect brand attributes and values with real cultural trends, to drive coverage among traditional and social media and across “human-first” communities and platforms, such as influencers, thought leaders and content creators. At Phaedon, earned creative means something newsworthy that gets people talking, whether that’s Nutmobile Dive Bars, unexpected beer-and-fish brand collabs or game changing campaigns celebrating female athletes. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have some experience in integrated campaign work and be able to contribute to more traditional creative as needed. Other top characteristics for this candidate include unbridled creativity, a keen eye for detail, and a proven track record of delivering exceptional earned creative work. Experience in CPG, beverage, food, retail and hospitality and healthcare is also a plus.

This is a variable hour, on-call position based on the demand of active proposal work, ideal for a highly experienced professional seeking flexible, project-based work.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Creative Director to develop and implement creative strategies and ideas that align with the brand's vision and goals.
• Work collaboratively in a close-knit partnership with account and media relations teams to ensure the best ideas are brought forward
• Conceptualize and execute relevant, authentic and compelling ideas and campaigns across multiple channels, including earned media, social media, digital, experiential and influencer marketing, etc.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including marketing, strategy, research, analytics and data to understand core objectives and develop creative solutions that drive headlines and hard-hitting business outcomes.
• Lead brainstorming and creative workshops to generate new ideas and concepts that push the boundaries of traditional communications and marketing.
• Oversee the development of creative assets, ensuring they are on-brand, on-strategy, and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with external partners, such as clients, freelancers, and vendors, to execute campaigns and projects on time and within budget.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually innovate and improve creative output.
• Present creative concepts and ideas to internal stakeholders and clients, articulating the rationale behind the work and persuasively advocating for its effectiveness.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of creativity and attention to detail

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a creative role, with a focus on advertising, marketing, or communications.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful creative ideas and 360 campaigns across various mediums and platforms.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve their full potential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate creative concepts and ideas.
• Prior agency experience
• Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a keen understanding of branding, storytelling, and consumer behavior.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve common goals.
• Passion for creativity and pushing the boundaries of traditional marketing and communications.

Location:

We are open to US-based remote work in this role with a preference for proximity to our offices in Minneapolis or Chicago to allow onsite collaboration as needed.

What we Offer:

We value our employees and demonstrate this through our comprehensive benefits offering including medical/dental/vision coverage, comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, retirement savings plans, and more.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: $65/hr. - $90/hr.

If you are a creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of our brand and delivering compelling creative experiences.

Apply now and be part of our talented Phaedon team!

Phaedon is an equal opportunity employer, and all employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance organizational workload.