Job Description

WHO WE ARE

At Aisle Rocket, our work is fueled by data, ignited by creativity and driven by results. We are a cross-functional agency creating world-class customer journeys. The Aisle Rocket crew is represented by diverse talents, backgrounds and expertise, and we have one goal: to deliver breakthrough ideas and brand experiences that drive emotional connections and measurable impact.

• We deliver work that we’re proud of
• We are champions of our client’s success
• We relentlessly pursue better
• We are hard on the work, not each other
• We win and lose together

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a seasoned Creative Director (Copy) with a proven track record of digital excellence and team leadership. The ideal candidate should be able to give writers and designers work-perfecting feedback, collaborate across disciplines, masterfully sell creative ideas and cultivate trusted client relationships. We’re looking for someone who is a champion of the work, building long standing client relationships and thrives in a fast-paced environment and is capable of leading digital efforts for multiple major appliance brands.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Guide integrated teams to deliver work that’s highly relevant, utilizing strategic insights to inform creative decisions
• Inspire team members across disciplines to deliver breakthrough creative work and a variety of solutions to any one challenge
• Thoughtfully engineer the entire customer journey through channel, platform and the entire site experience
• Have the ability to bring a creative POV to the work through concepting to execution in partnership with our teams and our clients
• Present creative work to clients, blending compelling storytelling, best practices and rationale—and teach others to do the same
• Mentor and grow all levels of writers and designers at all levels, mentoring them to develop their skills and confidence
• See projects through from start to finish, keeping key stakeholders in-tune to a project’s progress
• Collaborate with account leads and project/resource managers to assemble the right team for projects
• Foster trusted relationships with clients that retain and grow business

WHAT YOU BRING

• Online portfolio required; highlighting results from the execution will help you stand out
• 10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, preferably in digital-first consumer brands
• Expertise in digital strategy and product launch marketing
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing creative teams
• Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to manage and resource multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as English, Marketing/Advertising, Communications, Journalism or equivalent experience

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible PTO - We have a flexible vacation policy that allows teams to take time off when they need it, as long as the work gets done
• Competitive Benefits and Salary - Multiple options for health plans based on your and/or your family’s needs, plus a 401k match and paid parental leave. The annual salary range for this role in the Chicago market is $150k - $170k in base pay, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on experience, skills, training, certifications, education, etc., and will be informed by market data.
• Private Company - Aisle Rocket is always evolving and iterating to keep up with the industry. Being a private organization allows us to move quickly so we can can deliver our best for our teams, and our clients

Aisle Rocket is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aisle Rocket recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other protected groups covered by federal, state or local laws.

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