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Creative Director

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Summary:
Evil Geniuses (EG) is looking for an experienced Creative Director with extensive brand, digital and social media experience to lead EG's Creative team, including the launch of EG's content studio. The Creative Director is responsible for both the artistic vision of the EG brand, as well as the development and execution of bold, engaging campaigns for EG's growing list of high-profile brand partners. You will lead an internal team of creatives and manage freelancers and outside agencies.
Your North star is helping lead the transformation of the EG brand through high-impact, story-driven creative that grows EG's fandom and drives business results for EG's partners, accelerating our mission to bring gaming entertainment experiences to the world. This role demands a creative storyteller with deep experience delivering culturally relevant campaigns on social and digital platforms, as well as through live experiential events; a passion for digital media and marketing; and the ability to inspire the team to flawlessly execute a project from end-to-end.
What You'll Do:

  • Develop all creative elements of EG's global brand identity and expression with a focus on storytelling, visuals and experiences that (1) position EG as a gaming entertainment powerhouse, and (2) build brand love among players, fans, game publishers, industry, and brand partners
  • to-end, from treatments to scripts to final edits to distribution, to bring the vision to life quickly; maintain accountability for the success of the campaign
  • Forecast resourcing needs and work with key stakeholders to drive a schedule for projects while prioritizing and using resources effectively
  • Obtain and allocate internal and external creative resources; inspire and direct those resources to elevate their creative output to meet the highest levels of creativity and innovation on time and within budget
  • Effectively pitch and align senior leadership to new ideas and ensure creative strategy is aligned with and supports broader marketing and business initiatives
  • Proactively work to solve problems and communicate to senior leadership
  • Provide team leadership, mentorship and feedback that enables and inspires junior members of your Creative team to grow


What You'll Bring:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience at a global consumer brand (entertainment, media, music, lifestyle, esports, gaming, etc.), including developing and overseeing execution of branding and creative strategy; digital media, social or creative agency background preferred
  • Proven ability to tell unique stories in thoughtful, unexpected ways across multiple platforms
  • Strong portfolio of branding, editorial, photography and copy work; experience designing and launching brand merchandise, products and / or apparel a plus
  • Eagerness to create boundary-pushing work
  • Passion for culture and entertainment with a pulse on trends
  • Experience in and deep understanding of content production (i.e. video, livestream, still photography, experiential), from concept to program launch
  • Excellent creative brief writing and presentation skills - both in structure and content
  • A minimum of 5 years people management experience
  • Experience establishing creative organization structure, defining roles, and managing headcount
  • Experience managing outside agencies and freelancers
  • Experience building global campaigns for a variety of known brands / products
  • Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment
  • Impeccable written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Strong and consistent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Team player with the ability to project confidence, a positive attitude, good judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach under pressure
  • Insatiable curiosity
  • Low ego, understands personal success is directly linked to EG's success
  • Strong interpersonal skills for working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional team environment
  • Effective time management skills to maintain multiple projects with complex details and timelines
  • Personal interest in esports and gaming is a plus


Evil Geniuses currently requires all employees as a condition of employment to either be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to regular testing. The CDC defines "fully vaccinated" as two weeks after the second dose for Pfizer and Moderna, and two weeks after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. Evil Geniuses will also require proof of vaccination and/or testing. Evil Geniuses will also consider requests for exemption from these requirements as a reasonable accommodation for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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What are PEAK6 Perks + Benefits

PEAK6 Benefits Overview

At PEAK6, you’ll find flexibility with our work-life balance, collaborative spirit, and the ability to cater to your strengths while having opportunities to cultivate new ones.

At PEAK6 we’ve created a company that not only does great work, it’s also a great place to work. PEAK6 employees enjoy the generous health, vision, and dental insurance plans and matching 401(k) programs you’d expect from a company consistently rated one of “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers.” And, then some.

We offer a formalized mentorship program for entry-level trading associates and software engineers, as well as several internships and bootcamps for college students. We make diversity, equality, and inclusion a focus and have invested in a vibrant philanthropy program to support the communities where our people live and work.

Culture
Partners with nonprofits
PEAK6 offers coordinated volunteer and philanthropic opportunities throughout the year including, Go Red For Women, Socktober, Filling in the Blanks Backpack Drive, Matching Gifts, and Holiday Giving.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
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Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
We offer generous medical, vision & dental plans, including Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
We offer annual wellness screens and flu shots at no additional cost to employees.
Mental health benefits
Offering Ginger, emotional well-being, and mental health apps to employees and their dependents ages 18 and older. GuidanceResources, is an employee assistance program to help with life's challenges.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
PEAK6 offers a Matching Gift Program to encourage employees to become active in the support of non-profit organizations and to have a voice in determining the recipients of charitable contributions.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
PEAK6 offers up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, as well as maintained health benefits, for any employee eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Adoption Assistance
PEAK6's adoption assistance program provides employees with reimbursement for up to $5,000 (per child) of adoption expenses.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
PEAK6's vacation policy includes three weeks of PTO, plus 5 personal days. Employees with 5 years of service accrue four weeks of PTO, plus 5 personal days.
Sabbatical
Employees with 10+ years of service can apply to take an 8-week Sabbatical, as well as adding up to 4 weeks of accrued PTO.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
PEAK6 offers pre-tax commuter benefits for all employees through WageWorks, as well as a Zipcar discount.
Company-sponsored outings
PEAK6 has themed social events throughout the year as well as a popular annual company party known for featuring surprise, high-profile stars like Imagine Dragons, The Chainsmokers, and Keith Urban
Free snacks and drinks
PEAK6 has a fully-stocked kitchen that includes a cereal bar, coffee bar, a variety of healthy food choices and drinks, as well as an abundance of snacks to put a rumbling stomach to rest.
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
The Culture Club at PEAK6 works to host themed social events throughout the year.
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
We sponsor various teams based on employee interest, such as: table tennis, beach volleyball, soccer, kickball, flag football, dodgeball, and whirlyball.
Relocation assistance
We offer relocation assistance plans for new employees and their families.
Fitness stipend
PEAK6 offers free yoga classes to Chicago employees at Bottom Line Yoga, which are currently conducted via Zoom.
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
PEAK6 is firmly committed to learning and development as a way to grow and develop employees.
Tuition reimbursement
At the discretion of management and after completing one full-year of employment, we reimburse up to $8,000 per employee each calendar year for certifications and other educational programs or degree.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

We have a dedicated team of employees who volunteer to be a part of our Connections Club. This group works to connect employees through delightful experiences while making a positive impact on PEAK6 life. The Connections Club plans many social and philanthropic employee events throughout the year.

We host bi-annual Hackathons as a collaboration of our technology, trading, support and analytics teams to develop, build, and present new ideas to the firm. The teams are free to explore solutions to problems in and outside of the day-to-day work. Winning Hackathon solutions are frequently deployed and tested in the firm.

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