Department: Online

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Position Summary:

The Creative Director will be responsible for overseeing the team that produces all in-house production needs and rapid response needs for the committee. This person will have strong creative/content development and project management experience. We are looking for candidates with exceptional communications skills, craftsmanship, intellectual curiosity, and someone with a focus on managing the creation of innovative work. This role will manage several creative staffers, including video editors, motion graphic animators, and illustrators. The ideal candidate will also be able to identify staffing needs and be familiar with the latest hardware and software for hit-end multimedia production as the committee prepares for the next election cycle.

Application Requirement:

You must include a link to a creative reel/portfolio with your application. Applicants who do not include a link to a creative reel/portfolio with their application will not be considered.

Responsibilities Include:

• Directly manage and mentor a team of videographers, designers, motion graphics animators, and illustrators;
• Interface with all DCCC internal teams and guide asset requests through the pre/post-production process. Find alternative production solutions when existing assets are not an option; and
• Lead creative brainstorming and storyboarding sessions, driving the ideation process for all projects;
• Set timelines, report outs, and deadlines for the Creative Team;
• Develop in-house “ticketing” system and calendar to keep pace with asset requests from internal DCCC teams;
• Oversee execution of Creative Team’s creative concepts and programs, ensuring the highest quality creative output delivered within deadline and on budget;
• Implement a cohesive and unique visual strategy across a multitude of content types including mobile/social video, vertical formats (e.g. Snap Chat), and emerging platforms;
• Manage contracts with third-party vendors such as stock video and asset sites;
• Manage creative workflows and relationships with outside agencies and freelancers as needed.

• Digital experience is a must;
• Strong project management and managerial skills, with 3-4 years of experience leading a creative team;
• Strong communications skills, ability to work cross-departmentally to deliver creative assets to many internal teams;
• 3-4 years of creative experience, whether that’s design/art direction, content development, video creation, writing, strategy, and/or production;
• A strong understanding of brand strategy and can understand the look, feel & tone of a brand quickly;
• High Level Proficiency in all creative software packages such as Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro and/or After Effects, Audition);
• Attention to detail and concern for accuracy;
• Your portfolio shows a diverse selection of work across platforms/formats and a deep understanding of social platforms;
• Must be able to operate effectively in a fast paced, dynamic, ever evolving space;
• At least 4 years of experience as a Creative Director (preferred);
• Previous experience in political campaigns or political organization groups, such as PACs/c4s or nonprofit (preferred);
• Proficiency with Cinema 4D (preferred);
• Proficiency in another language/languages (preferred);
• Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals; mentors and guides colleagues with regular feedback and recognition; clearly lays out vision and expectations to the team;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways;
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability; and
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• A high-quality benefit package for all eligible employees that includes:
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance where 100% of the monthly premium is paid for by DCCC for employees, families, and dependents/partners.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life insurance provided to all DCCC employees, paid for fully by DCCC.
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Monthly mobile phone stipend
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC region only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC region only)
• Opportunity to contribute at a growing, dynamic national political committee working to sustain the Democratic congressional majority to advocate on issues America care about most.
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns.
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation.
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues.
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC.
• Equity and inclusion are actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels regarding hiring, contracting, and political strategy
• Professional Development programming dedicated to personal and professional growth beyond the 2024 election cycle

About the DCCC:

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. In addition, the DCCC’s Independent Expenditure supports these campaigns with television, radio, digital, and other voter contact efforts. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and protecting the House majority.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment

DCCC’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of DCCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DCCC employee, as well as opportunities for vendors to contract with DCCC. DCCC is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse DCCC, our policy extends to both staff and vendors.

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, and contractors.