Creative Director

Under the MileOne Brand, Atlantic Automotive, Hall Automotive and Russel Automotive represent 29 automobile brands and 73 franchises operating at 40 dealership locations through the Hall, Heritage, Herb Gordon, MotorWorld and Russel Automotive Groups along with Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis.

The MileOne Marketing department is expanding and we are now hiring a Creative Director. The scope of this job is to provide leadership to the creative team and manage the brand guidelines for design. In addition, design and develop “best in class” internal and external marketing communications materials to establish brand consistency across all media based on MileOne brand standards and guidelines. To deliver those communications with innovative “idea driven” design concepts and flawless execution.

* Lead and manage a creative team consisting of designers and writer(s). * Graphic design of consumer marketing materials and employee communications that supports the programs, products, and services offered by MileOne and complies with company brand standards. * Working with subject-matter experts to ensure that design represents the most effective creative approach and one that supports the underlying business/communication strategy. * Ensuring that design is delivered with efficiency and timeliness as well as on budget. * Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with marketing managers and internal clients. * Handling multiple on-going projects. Must multi-task efficiently and manage resources, scheduling, estimates, and deadlines.

**Qualifications:** * Bachelor's or Masters degree in graphic design or related discipline * +7 plus years of graphic design and +2 years of managing a creative team. Agency or client side experience preferred. Broad range of media. * Must have experience in retail marketing. Results driven combined with high level of design capabilities. * Computer proficiency in Illustrator, Quark, Photoshop, Acrobat, Word * Team player with a “can do” attitude. * Comfortable working in a results oriented business environment with a passion for great design and building a brand. * A love for retail marketing. **Skill Requirements:** * Superior graphic design skills * Strong communication skills * Established relationship management and leadership skills * Sound strategic and analytic skills * Outstanding creative judgment