• New. The team is growing and they see the need for a senior leader in this role.

• Manages 2 FTEs + 2 contractor copywriters. (1 FTE manages 1 contractor)

• Collaborates with GCD and AD to create campaigns across all media

• Partners with CD (AD) who also leads product marketing team

• Reports to VP creative who runs studio and reports to Chief Marketing Officer

• Team structure could evolve/grow over time

• Limited travel (mostly team offsites, events)

• Cross functional with access to agency resources including internal team of motion designers, illustrators, event designers

• VP creative (hiring manager) has 4 leads including this new GCD/writer role, design pod and creative manager

1. Informational call with Sam. (Complete!)

2. 45 min. interview with hiring manager focused on background/experience.

3. Four 45-minute 1:1 behavioral interviews with cross-functional peers.

4. Offer

"Kate is the most effective Creative Director I've had the pleasure of working with. Kate turns big ideas into shipped products - successfully navigating the complexities that come with working in a global organization. I am continuously impressed with Kate's ability to lead on the largest and most complex projects in our org - from multi-tier advertising campaigns to custom built software applications. Kate brings structure, design insight, creative vision and business acumen to every engagement with my team. The quality of our products are considerably higher as a direct result of Kate's leadership."

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“I had the amazing opportunity to work with Kate in the early days of Amazon Advertising. Now you have to understand, that Amazon ads was young then and we were trying to figure out how to do anything from launch a campaign to where our desks should go. But in walks Kate with this mix of patience and excitement that was contagious. It was like she couldn't wait to get started, but knew she needed to learn. So often a CD would come in and kick the door open and just start spouting stuff. You'd sit there listening, knowing 95% would never work. But not Kate. She listened, she learned and then she perfected. Her ideas were sharp, but doable (that second part was key in case you didn't pick that up). She had a vision for how she wanted to run things, but she was willing to listen and adjust.

Over her time there, Kate began doing something no one else was doing and that was building something wholly new. We were all trying to put an old fashioned agency into Amazon like we could just shove David Ogilvy into a desk and it would be done. But not Kate. She was asking bigger questions about why we were doing that and if it was even the right choice. She was poking holes and challenging ideas. Eventually all this thinking and pushing made Kate into more than a CD, she became a force for change and having seen it all first hand, I was impressed.

All this to say, if you can hire Kate - don't wait. Scoop her up. Bring her into your business and let her innovate. I guarantee she will build you something new and you'll be asking what you ever did before."

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“Kate is a writer by trade, but don’t let that fool you. Kate is the complete package, a creative powerhouse, and I don’t say that lightly. In an industry full of problems Kate brings solutions no matter how challenging the brief or project. She is an outstanding motivator/ mentor to any creative team, and an extremely loud voice to recommend and champion the work. I know all this, as Kate was my copy partner, she made me a better creative, she makes all the creatives around her try that little bit harder. Hire her before someone else does.”

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"Few people have the opportunity to report to a Creative director who is also a coach and mentor—but I did when I worked for Kate. I had the pleasure of working with Kate for a little over a year at Geometry on the Heineken business. I was particularly impressed by Kate’s ability to quickly process snippets of information and bucket them into clear and concise concepts. And of course making sure everyone was fed when we had to work late nights. Not many people in my work experience will take the time to make sure everyone is treated well when they are working extra hard Kate always made it a point and sometimes her mission. Kate would be a valuable asset to any team."

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"Kate has consistently impressed with her exceptional creativity and strategic thinking. Kate has a unique ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions, while also possessing a keen eye for identifying opportunities and challenges. Her well-researched, data-driven strategies have driven success across organizations.

Kate is an outstanding collaborator and communicator, always eager to share knowledge, listen to others' ideas, and work together to achieve the best possible outcome. Her positive attitude and approachable demeanor make it extremely easy to collaborate. I wholeheartedly recommend Kate for any role that requires a perfect blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration."

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“You know what the world could use more of? A ‘riff buddy.’ Kate was an excellent riff buddy during our time together. The mental equivalent of someone you can play Frisbee with and know they will keep the game alive and fun. Not looking to showoff with crazy between the leg throws, not swatting down your toss and really hustling to catch your throws that might be a little off target.

The creative field can be filled with hot-doggers and disc-hoggers, but I know that if I picked up the phone right now and gave Kate a call - we'd have a rewarding game of Frisbee.”

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