Opportunity in Clifton Park – Work Closer to Home! Tired of commuting to Albany? Live in or near the Clifton Park, NY area? Creatacor is conveniently located in Clifton Park just off Exit 9/Route 146 – join our talented team and save on both your time commuting and your weekly cost of gas! Compare our benefits (below) – worth at minimum $15,000+ annually after your first year of service!
Founded in 1987, Creatacor is a Creative exhibit and experiential marketing agency based in upstate New York serving clients nationwide. Producing three-dimensional, face-to-face marketing environments for clients with the goal of bringing the brand to life by creating unforgettable exhibits, events, and experiences for all visitors. Results are achieved by sticking to their “cor” values of Communication, Collaboration, and Commitment. The Creative team embraces each challenge with the highest degree of enthusiasm to create a unique experiential 3D environment.
We are seeking a Creative Services / Marketing Manager to join our team serving as a strategic and conceptual lead on all experiential elements as well as a true collaborator and leader to the creative department. Involved with the client from the beginning, it’s critical they listen to the goals and objectives firsthand to suggest the best possible marketing solution, meeting time and budget parameters. The Creative team plays a crucial role in developing ideas and transforming them into tangible experiences through 2D & 3D elements. This role will be responsible for overseeing a team of in-house and freelance designers, directing projects from proposal through execution, and managing all facets of the process from art direction, consumer journey and design development.
Additionally, this role will positively contribute to making Creatacor’s culture a leader in the industry: where awesome people with great attitudes create amazing work, every day.
Roles / Responsibilities:
- Design
- Translate client marketing objectives into clear creative strategies
- Concepting, brainstorming, and idea generation
- Presentation deck creation showcasing creative development for active projects & proposals
- Present design ideas & solutions directly to clients
- Manage & collaborate with in-house design team & freelancers throughout the design process
- Build, mentor, and grow a cohesive and diverse creative department
- Meet with leadership on a weekly basis to determine decisions impacting the creative team
- Marketing & Social Media:
- Manage Creatacor Social Media
- Oversee Creatacor Branding & Marketing
Skills / Qualifications:
- Experience leading creative teams, teaming with sales to delight and win new clients
- Excellent communicator and inter-departmental collaborator
- Ensure brand standards and have an excellent understanding of color, graphic processes, image quality, and production methods
- Adhere to project deadlines while maintaining a high-level of detail, accuracy and quality
- Work within a fast, energetic pace and be able to multitask while managing a variety of projects
- Presentation and communication skills are essential
- Extremely organized & excellent time management
- Experience at Agencies and or Brands with a focus on spatial & event design
- Knowledge of exhibit & event industry rules and guidelines a plus
- Fluency in collaborative work platforms like Google Workspace (especially Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets)
- Skills in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator a plus
- Educational background in Design, Marketing, Exhibition, Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design or related field is a plus, but not required
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Relocation assistance
Pay:
Salary range $55k to 80K+, commensurate with experience