Job Description

Job Summary:

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 pushes the work beyond commonplace into an enchanting place—And we have fun while doing it.

We are looking for a Creative Director with an Art Direction background and a passion for uncovering "the big idea," who will uphold creative vision while producing work to maintain Disney Yellow Shoes standards. You will use insights to develop, design, and present concepts using passionate curiosity as a source of inspiration. As the Creative Director, you will be a time manager, team morale booster, phenomenal communicator, and listener. The 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 an encouraging leader and a positive role model to all members of the creative team. Social and digital by design, we expect EVERY Yellow Shoes creative team member to fully grasp the importance of thinking creatively in a tech-inspired world. Solid, imaginative design ability, expert understanding of the production process and engaging presentation skills are expected. To be successful as part of our team, an open mind and a passion to learn will take you very far.

You will report to the Director, Creative.

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do:

• Direct the creative function so that the environment, culture, team, capabilities, tools, processes, expectations, work style, and other elements support the creative and strategic goals and brand of the agency and our businesses.

• Partner in strategic development in collaboration with the planning team.

• Study the creative marketplace, assessing where the agency's work stands against competitors and our client's competitor's creative work.

• Help develop agency plans and programs by evaluating and moving projects forward while developing the creative team.

• Accept an integrated media approach and understand how big organizing ideas work across current and emerging media platforms including but not limited to big campaigns, broadcast, and digital.

• Instill a passion for collaboration, partnership, and inspiration throughout the department.

• Stay on top of the industry, creative and managerial trends so that the department is prepared to win in a competitive marketplace.

• Guide the work of all direct reports, giving them feedback and leading the generation of stellar ideas.

• Prepare team members for presentations and engage with clients (where applicable).

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Mastery in ideating in the digital and social space.

• Eye for design, typography, and photography with an emphasis on details.

• Experience making pitches to all levels for creative presentations and being proficient in presentation software (PowerPoint and Keynote).

• 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.

• Articulation of a creative philosophy and the ability to share that philosophy throughout the organization.

• Outstanding concept ideation and award-winning creative.

• Excellent design skills and mastery of the Creative Suite.

• 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.

• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

This position is located in Glendale, CA

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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

The base salary for this position in Glendale, CA is $137,200.00-$183,900.00. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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