Creative Director

3 Phases Energy, the 2005 Renewable Energy Technology Supplier of the Year, is a national leader in marketing renewable energy solutions and services to utility, corporate, government, nonprofit and residential customers across the United States. 3 Phases Energy's services include utility green pricing program design and implementation, 100% renewable electricity direct access services, onsite solar photovoltaic system installation services, and retail and wholesale marketing of tradable renewable certificates. We are a fast-growing company of provocative, business-minded, and environmentally committed individuals.

POSITION OVERVIEW

3 Phases Energy, Utility Partnership/Green Certificates Division
Start Date: March 1, 2006

3 Phases Energy is seeking an individual to build and lead a best-in-industry team that develops and designs marketing materials for 3 Phases Energy and its renewable energy partners.

Major Responsibilities:

* Manage all creative projects from original concept development to delivery, ensuring that creative products are well researched, effective, consistent with business goals and brand standards, and delivered on time.

Projects fall in three major categories:

Utility partnerships: Direct marketing, copywriting, website development, brochures, outreach materials, other assorted marketing vehicles.

National corporate and institutional customers and prospects: Marketing tools and post-sale marketing support.

3 Phases Energy: General marketing materials including trade show materials, company website, document templates, other collateral.

* Manage project and production calendar, ensuring a smooth flow of work products
* Ensure compliance with green power marketing industry communications rules, standards, and best practices.
* Manage creative assets including staff, budget, intellectual property, and relationships with 3rd party agencies.
* Mentor and train staff and support their professional development. Recruit new staff as necessary.
* Manage direct marketing research and creative testing schedules.
* Participate in company strategic projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

* BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in Art, Graphic Design. In-house and agency creative department experience preferred.
* 8+ years experience in graphic design or creative management and marketing. 4+ years of management experience preferred.
* A working knowledge of print, online, broadcast advertising production, and multi-media production, and full knowledge of the creative production process associated with these mediums.
* Fluency with design software (at absolute minimum Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Dreamweaver, Flash).
* Outstanding creative direction and visual communication skills.
* Business-to-business and consumer marketing experience.
* Experience building, managing, mentoring and training teams of individuals.
* A willingness to help out with any and all functions as may be commonly necessary in a small organization.
* Passion to enter a growth-stage enterprise.
* Desire to be more fulfilled in this role than in any other in his/her life.

VALUED EXPERIENCE:

Public Relations;Copywriting;Brand Management;Direct marketing research, direct mail, mail house and print house experience;Website development;Experience on both the agency and client side of creative services;Experience and familiarity with energy and environmental issues.

COMPENSATION

Competitive and commensurate with experience. 3 Phases offers a full portfolio of benefits including paid holidays, health, vision, dental plans; life insurance; 401K participation; and other benefits.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and digital portfolio by email to Hiring Manager Emily Quesada no later than 5pm on January 31, 2006. Please put "Creative Director" in the subject line. No phone calls please.