Deardorff Associates, founded in 1984, with the belief that the vast majority of advertizing companies, weren’t as client centered and service oriented as they needed to be.  With that in mind, Deardorff seeks to attract and obtain the best and the brightest talents, to meet our goal of complete client satisfaction. 

If you saw our previous CD ad, we have filled that position and are continuing to grow!  We are looking for a Creative Director experienced in conceiving and launching new brands and award-winning fully integrated campaigns, including for digital, print, out-of-home and broadcast media.  Excellent client and new business presentation skills a must.  Client base is extremely diverse, with exception of pharma, and global.  Must be skilled in working with account planners to devise unique positioning, brand identity and differentiating creative for a range of clients, including financial services, professional sports, public service and higher education. This is a hands-on position where you will use your expert competency in writing, design and/or interactive from concept through final delivery, as well as direct other, highly talented and skilled professionals.  Requires senior leadership qualities and a proven track record of managing creative initiatives, budgets and resources in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.  

Requirements:

• 15+ years agency experience
  
• Enviable portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking for high-end b2b, consumer and public service needs
  
• Demonstrated track record in long-term client relationships and new business wins
  
• Excellent presentation and written communications skills
  
• Credentials directing, developing and producing campaigns across all media
  
• Expert at building brands, business and creative teams
  
• Advanced supervisory experience, including identifying, recruiting and mentoring creative talent, and network of resources
  
• Can be expert in QuarkXPress, InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator; advanced in HTML and Flash; and/or a highly skilled senior level CD of Copy.  In all cases, must be able to develop concepts with key headline, theme line or tagline.

Send your resume with salary requirements to resumes@deardorffassociates.com or mail to:

Deardorff Associates

Attention:  Jill Deardorff

319 E. Lea Boulevard

Wilmington, DE 19802

We offer a very competitive benefit package and are an Equal Opportunity Employer!