Group Creative Director – Yellow Shoes

About the Role & Team

Compelling storytelling. Engaging connection. Limitless inspiration. At Yellow Shoes, these endeavors are woven into the craft and content that we create for beloved Disney brands. As the creative marketing agency for Disney Experiences, our intimate knowledge and unique integration within each line of business allow us to create crave-worthy content that resonates, inspires, and ignites magical possibilities for everyone.

Along with the nurturing, care and respect that goes into our work, there’s a fervor that goes into fostering an environment that supports Cast Members, encourages bravery, and promotes boundless thinking. The passion that you’ll find here is the catalyst for impactful and purposeful marketing that push the work beyond commonplace into an enchanting place-And we have fun while doing it.

We are looking for a Group Creative Director with a passion for uncovering “the big idea,” and a mastery of storytelling in every medium. You will use insights to develop, design, and present concepts using curiosity as a source of inspiration. As a leader, you will be a time manager, team morale booster, phenomenal communicator, and listener. The Group Creative Director will think creatively in all aspects of the job from brainstorming and internal leadership to client communications. You will help propel the agency forward and be a source of inspiration for the creative team.

You will report to the Director, Creative.

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do:

• Shepherd the creative vision on several lines of business across all levels of the team while feeding a passion for ideation.
• Be a highly organized time manager, problem solver, originator of process, and collaborator.
• Manage daily workflow and workstreams with CRM and Account Management team.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners in presentations and strategy discussions.
• Supporting cross-departmental/divisional projects as a creative partner.
• Adopt an integrated media approach across current and emerging media platforms.
• Mentor the team while taking an interest in their professional development.
• Champion Diversity and Inclusion by inviting varied perspectives, encouraging an inclusive work environment, and supporting workforce diversity.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience and excitement for leading, mentoring, guiding Creative Teams.
• Proven track record of pitching high-profile, major campaign work to all levels for creative presentations and being proficient in presentation software (PowerPoint and Keynote).
• Mastery in ideating in the digital and social space.
• Eye for design, typography, and photography with an emphasis on details.
• Approach both the big projects and the smaller ones with equal enthusiasm.
• Be a positive force – keeping teams motivated to make a difference!
• Experience across multiple marketing channels.
• Expertise with client needs and how it applies to marketing strategy, goals, and creative deliverables.
• Outstanding concept ideation and award-winning creative.
• Knowledge and genuine interest in the Walt Disney Company’s history-including films, animation, television, and theme parks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years in an agency setting, or related experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Innovation, trend, promotional, experiential, and social media experiences.
• Materials Required for Consideration: Portfolio and CV (please submit with application and provide any necessary passwords)

Education:

• An Associates (2-year) or Bachelor’s (4-year) degree in advertising, art, graphic art, design, or equivalent experience.

This position is located in Celebration, FL.

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Benefits and Perks:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business; the world’s largest children’s publishing brands; one of the world’s largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Destinations, LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Disney Destinations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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