Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence by 2030, we are seeking a Sr. Lead, Creative, North America to serve as a strategic business partner on the Creative & Digital Services team for IJM’s brand experiences with the goal to create an outpouring of support that makes justice unstoppable. Laddering up to the regional strategy, and consistent with IJM’s Global Brand, this leader is responsible for leading the engagement of creative content used by all North America teams for a $100M+ organization.
This position is based in the Washington, DC area and is available to be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays). Remote employment may be considered on a case by case basis. This position reports to the Director, Creative & Digital Services and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.
Responsibilities:
Networking & Partnership
As the most senior creative in North America act as a mentor to inspire and develop strategically grounded, insight-driven creative that communicates our mission, personality, and value proposition to audiences.
Champion bold ideas and inventive approaches to solving areas of opportunity, presenting and fostering collaboration with stakeholders.
Identify and oversee creative partners to collaborate with (Designers, Artists, Writers, Photographers, Directors, etc.) and work with our internal teams (Design, Copy, Brand, Video, Photo) to ideate as necessary.
Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation
Partner with North America teams to develop and deliver highly effective creative concepts and assets while maintaining brand standards.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to support creative strategy and brand creative direction for a variety of experiences – including but not limited to campaign, digital, content, experiential.
Ensures that the brand voice and expression are reflected in assets that drive constituent excitement in a compelling and locally relevant way.
Leverage cultural and consumer insights to ensure all portfolio of work is strategically executed.
Policies and Procedures
Drive for brand consistency, ensure that organization-wide materials support and strengthen IJM’s brand and personality.
Provide strong creative direction and quality control over concepts and projects within portfolio of work.
Maintain brand consistency and voice across portfolio of work, while developing and maintaining a strong visual identity.
Develop best practices and procedures for creative execution of campaigns, content and experiences.
Events and Logistics
Participate as a business partner to challenge conventional thinking resulting in elevated live experiences (events, conferences, etc.) of IJM’s brand story that meet/exceed goals.
Act as a leader to internal and external team to create an inspiring brand experience through presentation, environment and storytelling.
Be an externally facing advocate of IJM’s mission, representing IJM on stages, industry events, partner engagements, award shows etc.
General Tasks
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Required Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Minimum 5 years leading creative service teams to excellence.
Minimum 10 years in the field of design, communication, event production, contention production or branding.
Technical Competencies
Non-Technical Competencies
Innovative.
Strategic thinking.
Service Oriented.
Agile.
Collaborative.
Leadership.
Management.
Execution.
Critical Qualities:
Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
Self-starter with strong initiative;
Disciplined with priorities;
Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
Exceptional verbal and written communication;
Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others;
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and
Adept at creative problem solving.
Application Process:
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
What does IJM have to offer?
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at 23 days
12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
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