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We're SixSpeed. We do Action.

SixSpeed is an integrated brand agency dedicated to building brand loyalty & advocacy.

We turn campaigns, content, and activations into transformational experiences that fuel passion and participation. Want to turn consumers into brand advocates? Capture their attention with an action, not a message. Successful brands, the ones people stand in line around the block for, know that every touchpoint needs to feel more like an experience rather than a megaphone. That's why our creative doesn't start with identifying the right message but instead the right action your brand can take to serve your audience.

As a Creative Director at SixSpeed you’ll be the driving force behind this ethos, coaching creatives, engaging integrated project teams, guiding clients toward successful outcomes at all points of a creative project. You’ll direct the development of original concepts, global campaigns, and brand actions, while overseeing projects through execution. Additionally, you’ll manage a team of creatives, aiding them in advancing their skillset, careers, and craft. 

THE TASK AT HAND

• Lead the development of integrated campaigns and ideas for outdoor and active lifestyle brands in a fast-paced, team-centric environment
• Direct and shape work that is strategically sound, conceptually inspiring and creatively powerful to connect people and brands in new & innovative ways
• The ability to think beyond messaging and into brand actions when developing creative campaigns
• Maintain senior-level relationships with clients, acting as a strategic partner by demonstrating a deep understanding of their market, their business challenges and opportunities
• Partner with Account group to provide guidance, insights, and perspectives in support of client initiatives aligning our services with client needs
• Understand and translate clients marketing objectives, brand, consumer and competitive landscape to Brand group
• Inspire and motivate teams to create their best work
• Provide clear, timely, and helpful feedback to improve creative output and processes keeping work on budget and schedule
• Participate in new business pitches and presentations
• Directly manage, mentor and develop Brand group
• Advocate for SixSpeed through developing thought leadership and industry relationships

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Leadership, management, and mentorship of brand group members
• Successfully drives teams to ensure the objectives of creative brief are met or exceeded
• A firm understanding of how brand strategy influences creative and the ability to routinely direct teams to deliver work that is on strategy and positively affects business
• Owns the approach of pitching projects and ideas to clients
• Fosters strong, senior-level client relationships 
• Strong partner to directors across all agency groups 

WHO ARE YOU

• 5+ years as creative leader in advertising or marketing agency 
• 3+ years as a direct manager responsible for growing direct reports and providing mentorship
• A critical thinker, passionate, motivated, ambitious, self-confident, efficient, resourceful, and professional
• Organized, open-minded, and capable of delivering tangible results in a fast-paced and creative environment
• A robust background with experience in leading teams to develop nationally recognized integrated campaigns and solving big problems for a wide range of brands
• Strong communicator that’s engaging, persuasive, inspiring and motivating to clients, team members and peers
• Ability to articulate ideas well; be resourceful and persistent in their execution
• Committed to creating high-quality work and building positive working relationships with all team members and clients
• Willingness and open to the hunting/fishing space, including gear, firearms and ammunition
• Able and willing to travel as needed
• Willing and eager to prioritize diversity and inclusion, especially when working with external and internal partners

WHO WE ARE

Driven, genuine, fearless, spontaneous, positive and hardworking; these are the qualities we hold with the highest regard. We make ourselves indispensable to our teams by tackling challenges head-on and crossing the finish line together.