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Digital Creative

AdShark is a digital marketing agency based in Fargo, North Dakota, that provides businesses in all industries with creative marketing solutions to grow fast! We are looking for a Digital Creative to join our growing team of creatives. The ideal candidate has a versatile set of skills centered around creative production and marketing strategy.

Position Overview

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Fargo, ND (In-Office / Non-Remote)

 

As a key member of our creative team, Digital Creatives craft and unleash imaginative creative strategies for our digital marketing clients. They are virtuosos orchestrating a symphony of ideas and turning them into ad campaigns that dazzle and engage audiences. They are trusted to cook up concepts that are not just compelling  — but downright magnetic! And the best part? They’re not just creators; they’re idea-connoisseurs who ensure their ads thrive from the firing of the starter pistol to the finish line.

They are gifted communicators, skilled at navigating the ship of creativity through uncharted digital waters. They’re capable of seamlessly executing projects, turning creative chaos into a well-choreographed dance. From ideation to the grand finale, they effectively guide team members and clients alike through the entire creative process.

In this role, we want people to thrive as marketers and explore new levels of creativity. Their affection for content creation, video making, graphic design and creativity as a whole is made clear with every ad they produce. Their infectious energy and an innovative spirit inspires others around them to take their ideas to new heights.

The Role in a Clamshell

The Digital Creative role at AdShark is responsible for making ads and creative assets for a number of our local, regional, and national clients. They are primarily content creators making engaging video ads along with other forms of creative. They are responsible for ~15-20 accounts but work collaboratively with other creative team members as needed. They work closely with Digital Marketing Strategists to come up with concepts for ads, turn those concepts into actual ads, and assure those ads grow our clients’ businesses.

Day-to-Day as a Digital Creative

Each day at AdShark brings its own unique experiences, making it remarkably dynamic. You’ll be presented with new opportunities and challenges that help both YOU and your clients grow.

Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to:

  • Directing, filming, and participating in video ads, typically shot on phone, both on and offsite.
  • Collaborating with other team members to develop creative and unique video content that engages target audiences.
  • Editing videos in programs like CapCut, Adobe Premiere, and After Effects.
  • Creating image ads and visual graphics to use in video ads with programs like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Writing ad copy to go along with visual creative being made for paid social campaigns.
  • Creating image and video ad mockups and sending to clients for review and approval.
  • Organizing and planning creative projects in Asana, our project management software of choice.
  • Responding to both internal and client feedback and making revisions as needed.
  • Meeting with internal team members to discuss creative projects for client accounts and develop concepts for ads.
  • Researching your clients’ competitors and industry and taking note of trends, inspiration, and ideas for ad concepts.
  • Preparing pitch decks and concepts doc for getting client approval on ad concepts.
  • Writing scripts/shot lists for video concepts and planning for shoots.
  • Finalizing creative assets once approved and preparing them to run as ads.
  • Having enough fun that you start to question if what you do is actually “work”.

Traits We Look for in a Digital Creative

For us, it’s not about decades of experience at other agencies or lofty expectations about your knowledge of digital advertising platforms.

Instead, we look for well-rounded employees with strong marketing instincts, an unmistakable drive to make cool sh*t, and be a great fit our team’s culture. Some traits that indicate a perfect fit include:

  • An understanding of the way people think and act
  • The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
  • A knack for recognizing what makes a brand unique
  • An almost unhealthy interest in social media trends
  • The ability to recognize patterns in creative and make changes based on what you see
  • A mix of left brain and right brain thinking
  • A desire to help others and treat everyone with kindness and respect
  • Resourcefulness and autonomy
  • Resilience and excitement around facing new challenges
  • Passion for helping businesses grow and making an impact in our business community
  • Alignment with our core values of:
    • Being committed to client success
    • Doing what’s right
    • Striving for excellence
    • Spreading happiness
    • Embracing change and innovation

Why We Think You'll Love It Here

AdShark has earned the coveted reputation of one of the best places to work in Fargo - and it’s not because we can compete on every front with the big dogs. It’s because we’ve created a workplace that our employees love being a part of.

  • Flexibility: We allow employees to set their own hours and define their schedule. While we set some expectations for working hours within a week, ultimately it’s up to each employee to manage their workloads how they see fit. We even have an Unlimited PTO policy that gives our staff all the days off they could want.
  • Transparency: Our employees all have access to monthly one-on-ones with their manager, quarterly one-on-ones with our Director of Operations, and yearly one-on-ones with our CEO. We even publish our leadership team notes for the entire company to see. This keeps everyone in on the conversation of “what’s going on at AdShark?”
  • Growth: Every employee has a Career Path Chart that provides a concrete path to rise within the company. We actively aim for our staff members to grow in their roles and blaze new trails as they see fit.
  • Parties: Our team likes to have fun and loves hanging out with each other. We have routine happy hours, monthly after-work events, frequent team lunches and potlucks, and that’s just a start! We’re always finding new ways to celebrate with one another and even invite team members to bring their friends and family along for the ride too.
  • Community Connection: AdShark loves supporting the Fargo-Moorhead area. We do so with sponsorships, donations, volunteering, speaking engagements, and more. You’re welcome to join in if you’d like and play a role in our outbound efforts — but there’s no pressure either.
  • Pay & Benefits: We offer a competitive pay and benefits package. While salary depends on experience, we offer benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, and even an EAP to encourage team members to focus on their mental health. We do yearly profit-sharing for all employees which is a great added bonus for your hard work!

How To Apply

*Applications for this position have closed as of 2/18. Interviews are currently in progress.*

AdShark Marketing is an equal opportunity employer.

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