Job summary
Job overview
The Creative Director at Unclaimed Baggage is responsible for defining and driving the creative vision of the brand, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and overseeing high-quality content creation.
Responsibilities and impact
Daily responsibilities include developing a creative vision, leading a creative team, managing content production across platforms, directing social media strategy, collaborating with other departments, and staying updated on industry trends.
Work environment and culture
Unclaimed Baggage fosters a culture of collaboration, support, and growth, with values centered around integrity, excellence, humility, service, teamwork, gratitude, and entrepreneurship.
Company information
Unclaimed Baggage is a 50+ year-old family-owned company that specializes in buying and selling lost luggage from airlines, attracting over one million visitors annually and recognized by major media outlets.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Atlanta, GA, with regular work in Scottsboro, AL, in a modern open-layout office.
Company overview
Unclaimed Baggage is a unique retail company that specializes in selling lost or unclaimed airline luggage and its contents. Founded in 1970 in Scottsboro, Alabama, the company has grown into a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world. They acquire unclaimed baggage through contracts with airlines and other travel-related businesses, then sort, clean, and sell the items in their store and online. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability by repurposing and recycling items that would otherwise go to waste.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to showcase your leadership experience in creative roles, emphasizing your ability to define and execute a creative vision that aligns with brand identity and business objectives.
Highlight your experience in content creation across various platforms, specifically mentioning your work with digital, print, and social media content to demonstrate your versatility and high-quality output.
Apply through multiple channels, including Unclaimed Baggage's corporate site and LinkedIn, to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Creative Director position.
Engage with individuals in the marketing and creative divisions at Unclaimed Baggage on LinkedIn to learn more about the company culture and expectations for the role; consider ice breakers like discussing your admiration for their unique retail concept or asking about recent campaigns they've launched.
Optimize your resume for ATS systems by incorporating relevant keywords from the job description, such as 'creative vision,' 'content creation,' and 'social media management,' to ensure your application stands out during initial screenings.
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