SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.
Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to see their reach and power with the narrowest of vision.
We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled.
To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That’s why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture that inspires growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking.
Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we’ve not only struck a balance between art and science – we’ve mastered it.
Job Title:
Associate Creative Director
Job Summary:
As an Associate Creative Director at Sapient you are responsible for the navigation, organization, interaction design, and business/user process engineering for leading-edge Web solutions and software. You will apply user-centered design methods to translate user needs, business objectives, and technology capabilities into world-class experiences for leading companies. You will play an active role in shaping new opportunities for Sapient —be it expanding current client relationships or forging new ones. An Associate Creative Director must have a deep understanding
of user-centered research, design, front-end development, content strategy, and brand strategy so you can to lead
this multi-disciplinary team to develop and produce quality creative solutions that meet client’s business objectives and goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
Concept, develop and manage a “best in class” Creative product
Management of creative teams and tracks of work, including:
o Mentorship for co-workers to provide design guidance and creative inspiration
o Planning and estimation for highly complex projects
o Risk/issue management and resolution
User experience audits and heuristic evaluations
Concept generation and modeling
Site structure definition
Task flow/process flow generation
User profiling and scenario generation
Wireframe design
Solution prototyping
Identification of tools templates and techniques that evolve existing approaches for the larger Creative community at Sapient
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required in design-related discipline: Interaction, Information or Interface design;
Human-Computer Interaction; Design Planning; Graphic Design; Communications.
8+ years of industry experience, agency experience a plus
Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clients and co-workers
Knowledge of direct marketing, online advertising, and web experiences, with Proven conceptual
and design abilities
Candidates must be well-versed in user-centered design methods and techniques
Must possess a deep understanding in related creative tracks: design, interactive development, copywriting and content strategy
Proficient to expert in: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Visio, Microsoft Office.
Must have been in a client-facing role and have project experience in working with teams on large scale, long-term projects
Excellent analytical and process-oriented skills
Excellent writing skills
Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Passionate attitude with willingness and enthusiasm to own your own growth
Alignment to Sapient’s vision and core values
Frequent travel may be required
About Sapient
Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support.
Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit .
Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.
Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Keywords: information architect; user experience, interaction designer, art director, interactive designer, marketing manager
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