Digital Creative Director

We're one of Boston's leading and established branding and design firms. We work with lots of well-known and about-to-be-well-known clients in the consumer, healthcare, services and non-profit space.

At Corey McPherson Nash, our intent is twofold: to do meaningful work and to serve our clients well. To that end, we are looking for a Digital Creative Director who is ambitious, imaginative, resourceful, inventive, and curious and who has a POV on all things digital. We are looking for:

• A change agent – someone who can look at a traditional platform and reshape it to fit the digital world
• An original thinker–someone with an active, engaged mind, rooted in the practical realities of our clients’ business, but one who can solve difficult problems in novel ways.
• Someone who pines to understand the pulse of our clients' audiences and find ways to connect and affect positive outcomes.
• A leader and a collaborator – skillsets that are often at odds with each other, but necessary to do the best work possible.
• Someone who can make cool stuff – turning smart ideas into a visual thing of beauty, winning lots of accolades from both peers and clients.
• Someone with guts – able to embrace change and take calculated risks.
• One who always strives to do the right thing for our clients, our firm, our co-workers, and is able to have some fun along the way.
• One who always strives to do the right thing for our clients, our firm, our co-workers, and is able to have some fun along the way.

Essential Responsibilities

Creative Direction

Set the standard for strategic thinking, creativity, and craftsmanship. The creative director creates concepts and ideas that drive creative efforts to meet or exceed expectations of the client. This includes participating or conducting brainstorming sessions and writing creative briefs to drive the creative efforts of the project team; presenting design concepts that align with business goals, understanding client feedback and communicating necessary information to the project team.

Client Relations

Nurture and maintain long-term client relationships and developing return business. Establish and maintain contact with the client to assure that all creative work is aligned with client business and communication objectives and that the client is satisfied with the strategic and creative quality and project management during the entire project. Provide access and insight into the design process, keeping the client involved and fostering a sense of collaboration and ownership of the end product. Lead formal client presentations and meetings and conduct client and customer interviews.

Project Team Direction

Direct the activities of one or more designers, project managers, technical developers, developers and outside creative or other resources to execute projects from start to finish.

Business Knowledge

Become an integral part of our clients' success by developing a working understanding of their business by keeping current with industry-specific news.

Technology Knowledge

Since you'll be at the forefront of creating and expressing brands through digital platforms, you'll need to be comfortable with the technologies that can make them happen.

New Business Development

Work with the business development team to present the studio portfolio and to develop project strategy and fees. Develop new business opportunities with existing clients and a network of referrals from existing clients.

Budget Management

Work with the client and project manager to establish and monitor the project budget to assure project profitability. Be proactive in identifying monetary issues before they become problems. Participate in billing and collection processes.

Time Management

Work with the client and project team to establish and monitor the project schedule to assure timely delivery at every stage of the project.

Staff Supervision

Supervise the performance and direct the activities of one or more Designers and/or Senior Designers. Conduct semi-annual reviews of the Designers and/or Senior Designers. Identify ways to motivate the design team to realize and develop the full potential each project. Conduct interviews of candidates for open positions.

Continuous Improvement

Conceives and implements initiatives that build morale in the studio, improve studio creative standards and enhance internal and external studio processes.

Overall, it is important for the Creative Director to continue to raise the bar of design excellence within the studio, constantly searching for new processes to develop smart and timeless solutions for our clients.

Essential skills and Qualifications

• BFA / MFA in graphic design or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 12 years experience in graphic design, including at least five years of experience in branding and digital media design.
• Stellar skills in design, art direction, strategy, project management.
• At least 8 years experience leading project teams.
• Outstanding portfolio and a record of award-winning design.
• Communication skills:
• Client and contract negotiations
• Team / studio communication
• Verbal / persuasive presentations
• Writing skills
• Strategic thinking

Please send cover letter and resume via email to anaddaff@corey.com.

Project Manager

We're one of Boston's leading and established branding and design firms. We work with lots of well-known or about to be well-known clients in the consumer, healthcare, services and non-profit space.

The Project Manager is the nucleus of a project and a critical member of each project team. You are responsible for clear and prompt communication regarding project issues, deliverables, timing and budgets. You interface with all members of a team from the internal Corey team, to the client team and outside contractors. The Project Manager works most closely with the Project Lead. He or she demonstrates proactive involvement and open communication with colleagues and contributes to the overall esprit of the company and the team. The Project Manager reports to Michael McPherson, Partner and Creative Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years experience both print and digital media
• Highly organized and able to work on several projects at the same time
• Qualitative research support skills
• Attention to detail and a passion for quality
• Ability to manage against specified timelines and budgets
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Manage project deliverables within the scope of a creative services contract with defined budgets for time and expenses
• Work closely with Project Lead to assure a high level of client service
• Develop and monitor project schedules
• Negotiate budgets and deliverables with suppliers and partners
• Alert the project team to budget or scheduling issues before they become a crisis
• Manage project scope changes and budget adjustments throughout a project
• Recommend improvements to processes or procedures

Please send cover letter and resume via email to mpetrillo@corey.com

Associate Creative Director, Copy

Summary

As Boston’s leading branding agency, we are currently seeking an ACD copywriter to join our team to extend our branding, digital and physical offerings.

You are curious, insightful, resourceful, and can find the nugget of an idea and bring a truly human voice to it. You are a strategic thinker, a persuasive presenter, and a natural born leader with true business savvy. You immerse yourself both in your work and the digital world we live in. You understand that the idea comes first and the channel comes second.

Corey is seeking someone with guts and able to embrace change and take calculated risks. One who always strives to do the right thing for our clients, our firm, our co- workers development, and is able to have fun along the way.

Essential Responsibilities

Alongside our Creative Directors and Director of Brand Strategy, you will collaborate to craft language for strategic thinking, process, and creative excellence to drive Corey’s “Thoughtful Branding” approach to creating immersive brand experiences across all marketing channels.

The position is a client-facing role. As the ACD, you will report to the Partner in charge of Brand Strategy and work on all aspects of Corey’s business—from creating new business pitches that win to elevating Corey’s offerings for our range of existing clients. A heavy focus will be on elevating Corey’s digital experiences including websites, mobile, and social campaigns. This position requires the ability to work effectively with cross-channel teams to align messaging to unite each brand’s voice.

Skills and Qualifications

• BA in English, Journalism or equivalent experience
• 8-12 years experience in copywriting with a background in advertising, brand marketing, and social media
• Minimum 5 years experience leading teams
• Detail oriented and highly organized with a passion for creative excellence
• A deep understanding of interaction design and consumer habits based on the medium you are working in
• A deep portfolio with awards to back it up and experience with consumer, technology, healthcare, and professional services brands

Salary and Benefits

• Excellent base salary
• Full benefits package:
• Immediate entry into Tufts medical, Guardian dental, vision, Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability insurance, AD&D insurance
• 401K Plan with generous company match after 3 months of employment (equal to 100% of your elective deferrals , up to 4% of your eligible earnings).
• Competitive Paid Time Off schedule, includes vacation, sick and personal days
• 11 Company Paid Holidays
• R&R Days
• Maternity, Paternity & Family Care Leave Policies
• Professional Development reimbursement

Contact Information:

Please send your website and resume to: cklaehn@corey.com

About Corey

Corey McPherson Nash, a national branding agency, helps our clients connect with their audiences through integrated communications, which harness the power of social and new media experiences. Founded more than 26 years ago, Corey is widely recognized for its thoughtful design and strategic insights. Corey McPherson Nash is an equal opportunity employer.

Designer

The Corey Designer is a perfectionist with a keen eye for detail and craftsmanship, systematic thinking, and a thoughtful approach to design. Our Designers are responsible for developing and executing creative concepts for marketing and digital (mobile, video, internet) solutions in a highly creative environment. Partnering with the Creative Director, other designers, copywriters, user experience and technology, you will help solve tough design challenges in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should not only be able to create beautiful, usable solutions, but be able to clearly articulate his/her ideas. The production designer is generally a graduate of an accredited program in graphic design or printing. While this is not a designer track position, the candidate will have an understanding of and appreciation for high quality branding and design. This is a full-time salaried position.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teammates to conceive, develop, and implement design solutions in digital (including online video) and print media
• Develop and frame creative concepts according to creative brief requirements.
• Apply brand identity systems, typography, photography, color and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative visual solutions that meet business and user needs.
• Follow innovation and insights on current trends in digital technology and design
• Visualize, design and conceptualize user experiences
• Create visual prototypes or screens
• Extend existing visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation
• Attend all company meetings and design meetings.
• Participate in client presentations, when appropriate, and clearly articulate design concepts.

Requirements

• BFA or MFA in graphic design from an accredited design program
• Highly conceptual online design portfolio required; must include print and digital
• Minimum 2 years post college experience working in digital design position
• Demonstrated fluency with core graphic design principles (typography, form, color, composition, imagery, etc.)
• Experience in digital technology and the latest versions Mac OS, Fireworks, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, HTML, Dreamweaver, CSS, Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe InDesign, etc.
• Passion for producing great design
• Self-motivated, organized and accountable
• Ability to multi-task with careful attention to detail is a must.

Please send cover letter and resume via email to anaddaff@corey.com

Senior Digital Designer

We're one of Boston's leading and established branding and design firms. We work with lots of well-known and about-to-be-well-known clients in the consumer, healthcare, services and non-profit space.

And, we want you to make sure that thoughtful brand strategy and design are applied to all projects created and delivered in digital media, including video, websites, Internet and mobile applications, and social media. A Senior Designer, Digital strives for creative excellence and maintains a professional demeanor with clients, with partners and with colleagues; communicates concepts clearly and concisely, demonstrates involvement and open communication in all aspects of the workplace; and contributes to the overall esprit of the firm. This individual demonstrates imagination, flexibility and creativity in his/her thinking and work, has strong problem-solving skills, and works efficiently within allocated budgets.

Requirements

• BFA or MFA in graphic design from an accredited design program
• Minimum 5 years experience working in creative services; Expert in After Effects
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and work on several projects at the same time
• Training and/or experience in digital technology and tools
• Strong design and conceptual skills
• Ability to manage work by outside vendors
• Attention to detail and a passion for quality
• Ability to create and manage against specified timelines
• Stellar verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A passion for great design
• Recommend improvements to processes or procedures

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Account Strategist, Creative Director, Director of Technology and New Media and the entire project team to conceive, develop, and implement design solutions in digital media, especially video.
• Direct and mentor designers on all digital media projects.
• Share innovation and insights on current trends in digital technology and design with colleagues.
• Direct and manage contracts and budgets with creative partners, including photographers, videographers, video editors, illustrators, and other outside creative professionals.
• Attend all company meetings and design meetings.
• Participate in client presentations when appropriate.
• Actively engage with the professional design community and organizations.

Please send cover letter and resume via email to anaddaff@corey.com

Production Designer

We're one of Boston's leading and established branding and design firms. We work with lots of well-known or about to be well-known clients in the consumer, healthcare, services and non-profit space.

We are seeking an experienced production designer for print and digital media projects. The qualified candidate will have a working knowledge of layout, typography, color, materials, and technology and will be fluent in the use of Adobe Creative Suite applications for composing and preparing files for production in both physical and digital media under the direction of our designers and creative directors. The production designer will have expertise in preparing files and artwork for printing, reviewing and correcting proofs and supervising print production and expertise in preparing files for technical development in digital media. In addition to preparing files for production, the production designer works with our creative staff in preparing layouts for presentations to clients, and generally providing production support as needed.

The production designer is generally a graduate of an accredited program in graphic design or printing. While this is not a designer track position, the candidate will have an understanding of and appreciation for high quality branding and design. This is a full-time salaried position.

Requirements

• At least 4 years experience as a production designer in a design office, advertising agency or printing company
• Graduate of a graphic design or print production program
• Working knowledge of basic Adobe Creative Suite applications, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Knowledgeable, efficient, and obsessive about details; troubleshooting mentality
• Outstanding craft skills for assembling presentations of creative solutions to clients

Please send cover letter and resume via email to anaddaff@corey.com

Design Intern

We're one of Boston's leading and established branding and design firms. We work with lots of well-known or about to be well-known clients in the consumer, healthcare, services and non-profit space.

We are seeking a design intern for Summer 2012. The design intern is generally an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program in graphic design or a recent graduate of a graphic design program. The design intern works with our creative staff developing design concepts, preparing work for presentations, preparing marketing materials, and generally providing support as needed. (The role of the design intern varies, depending on their specific skills and experience.) This is an hourly, paid position with a fixed starting and end date. The number of hours per week is somewhat flexible as long as the schedule is consistent.

Requirements

• Junior, senior or recent graduate of an accredited BFA or MFA program in graphic design
• Working knowledge of basic Adobe Creative Suite applications: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Outstanding craft skills for assembling presentations of creative solutions to clients
• Strong portfolio of student work and recommendations from design faculty

Please send cover letter and resume via email to mpetrillo@corey.com

Web Developer

Summary

We’re one of Boston’s leading and established branding and design agencies. We work with lots of well-known and about-to-be-well-known clients in the consumer, healthcare, services and non-profit space. We are growing and looking for a Web Developer who will be responsible for designing and coding superior technical solutions for our clients. The developer will implement thoughtful front and back end technical solutions to meet our clients’ strategic goals. Together with our Digital Strategist, User Experience and Design teams, the developer will provide solutions, remove obstacles and meet the digital needs of our diverse client base in a fast-growing, creative work environment.

The Web Developer will communicate and enforce coding standards. The developer will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively to ensure the high COREY standard of excellence is consistently delivered to our clients, while having some fun along the way. Boston Magazine named COREY of the “Best Places To Work In Boston”, citing our “joyful office” designed by our own creative team in an old brick schoolhouse.

Essential Responsibilities

• Understands technical and functional design requirements
• Works with design team to define and implement interactivity on the web and other interactive applications.
• Understands browser specific compatibility issues.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audience.
• Understands database concepts, SQL, and the implications of different database designs.
• Possesses significant knowledge of client server and internet systems architectures.
• Create and modify sitemaps and wireframes.
• Codes and tests technical solutions.
• Codes templates in HTML, CSS, and Javascript from Photoshop files.
• Implements CMS systems.
• Creates prototypes for client engagements.
• Demonstrate willingness to adapt to emerging technological changes.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen knowledge base and proficiencies.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2-3 years experience of demonstrated experience with core Web technologies (HTTP, HTML 5, CSS, Javascript including JQuery
• Experience developing with PHP and MySQL
• Experience with Apache web server administration
• Experience implementing content management systems such as Drupal, WordPress, and Expression Engine

Salary and Benefits

• Excellent base salary
• Full benefits package:
• Immediate entry into Tufts medical, Guardian dental, vision, Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability insurance, AD&D insurance
• 401K Plan with generous company match after 3 months of employment (equal to 100% of your elective deferrals , up to 4% of your eligible earnings).
• Competitive Paid Time Off schedule, includes vacation, sick and personal days
• 11 Company Paid Holidays
• R&R Days
• Maternity, Paternity & Family Care Leave Policies
• Professional Development reimbursement

Contact Information:

Please send your website and resume to: mpetrillo@corey.com

About Corey

Corey McPherson Nash, a national branding agency, helps our clients connect with their audiences through integrated communications, which harness the power of social and new media experiences. Founded more than 26 years ago, Corey is widely recognized for its thoughtful design and strategic insights. Corey McPherson Nash is an equal opportunity employer.

Director of New Business

Summary

We’re one of Boston’s leading and established branding and design agencies.We work with lots of well-known and about-to-be-well-known clients in the consumer, healthcare, services and non-profit space.

We are growing. And hunting. We are looking for a Director of New Business to proactively develop new business leads and to reactively lead our response process. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience selling campaigns and knowing and understanding the social space, especially as it relates to brands and brand building including knowledge of the creative process, consumer insights, and ROI.

This is a key growth position and one that the candidate will shape including development of a holistic new business process and revenue goals. The Director of New Business will report to and collaborate directly with the Partner to develop and execute a comprehensive marketing plan and sales strategy while having some fun along the way. Boston Magazine named COREY of the “Best Places To Work In Boston”, citing our “joyful office” designed by our own creative team in an old brick schoolhouse.

Requirements

• 6-10 years experience working in an integrated agency
• Be actively engaged with digital and social media both personally and professionally
• Possess a keen understanding of digital and integrated marketing practices
• Actively network and be a member of various networks in the northeast
• Bring a track record of success in generating sales leads and closing deals
• Experience leading and organizing new business pitches
• Experience in proactive business development
• Ability to manage the RFI and RFP process for an agency
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and work on several projects simultaneously
• Strong senior client facing skills
• Understanding of new business consultants and their processes
• Attention to detail and a passion for quality
• Stellar verbal and written communication skills

Salary and Benefits

• Excellent base salary
• Full benefits package:
• Immediate entry into Tufts medical, Guardian dental, vision, Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability insurance, AD&D insurance
• 401K Plan with generous company match after 3 months of employment (equal to 100% of your elective deferrals , up to 4% of your eligible earnings).
• Competitive Paid Time Off schedule, includes vacation, sick and personal days
• 11 Company Paid Holidays
• R&R Days
• Maternity, Paternity & Family Care Leave Policies
• Professional Development reimbursement

Contact Information:

Please send your website and resume to: mpetrillo@corey.com

About Corey

Corey McPherson Nash, a national branding agency, helps our clients connect with their audiences through integrated communications, which harness the power of social and new media experiences. Founded more than 26 years ago, Corey is widely recognized for its thoughtful design and strategic insights. Corey McPherson Nash is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

You can't be named one of the "Best Places to Work in Boston" by Boston Magazine without offering an impressive list of employee benefits. And here they are:

TIME OFF

Company Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, Christmas, and a floating holiday of your choice.

Paid Time Off

(PTO includes vacation, sick time and personal time.)

First three years: 15 days

Next two years: 20 days

Year six and on: 25 days

R &R Days

If you're working extra long hours to meet a deadline, a supervisor may suggest a rest and recreation day. This is one of the ways the studio helps employees achieve balance between their work and personal life.

Maternity Leave

The firm policy allows for eight weeks paid maternity leave for eligible employees.

Paternity Leave

For eligible employees who are not covered under our short-term disability coverage (male or female, because they are not giving birth) Corey will offer two weeks paid leave and the option of 6 additional weeks unpaid.

INSURANCE

Health and Dental Insurance

The firm contributes 80% of the medical and dental premiums for all full-time employees.

Disability Insurance

The firm pays the full premium for short- and long-term disability.

Life Insurance

The firm pays the full premium for this coverage.

401-K Plan

The firm has a 401(k) retirement plan for which employees become eligible after three months of employment. The firm makes a safe harbor matching contribution equal to 100% of your elective deferrals up to 4% of your eligible earnings.

Family Care Leave

The firm will ofer eligible employees 1 week of paid leave per calendar year to care for a seriously ill immediate member of their family.