Chief Innovations Officer

Company Description

About Team One:

Team One is Publicis Groupe’s fully integrated media, digital, and communications agency built to help premium brands thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We’re known as the ‘architects of aspiration’ helping luxury brands reach modern affluents and next-gen consumers through culturally fluent strategies and experiences, unmatched access, and the agility to move at the speed of culture.

We’re a team of 400+ creators, doers, and difference-makers across six North American offices—Los Angeles (our HQ), Dallas, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Boise. Together, we’re proud partners to iconic brands, including Lexus and the Lexus Dealer Association, Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton, Barclays, The Real Real, HKS Architects, Metabo HPT, KB Home, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Moët Hennessy, Citi., and Cathay Pacific Airlines.

We take pride in our industry-shaping creativity, connection, and exceptional culture (that has landed us awards like Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators and Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" in 2024).

General

Summary:

This groundbreaking role at Team One is designed to lead creative innovation and the early adoption of cutting-edge technologies. We are seeking a visionary leader to combine creativity with technology, crafting extraordinary ideas that propel our clients into the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Oversight:
  Spearhead the Experience Design team, encompassing 2D/screen design, data-informed design, and social media campaigns.

• Innovation Leadership:
  Drive the development of an industry-leading, technology-forward creative team. Champion new capabilities, tools, and innovations such as personalization-at-scale, dynamic creativity, Generative AI, and interactive content.

• Client Engagement:
  Serve as a proactive counselor and thought leader for clients by deepening their technological engagement and representing digital innovation in new business pitches.

• Cross-Department
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Formulate strategic internal teams to explore future opportunities, generate white papers, speak at conferences, and influence the technological perspective for Team One.

• Groupe Integration:
  Facilitate connections across agencies within our holding company, leveraging Groupe platforms and technologies to enhance Team One's service offerings.

• Develop unique experiential digital campaigns and media partnerships, including breakthroughs in AI

• Demonstrate how using technology available can engage consumers and immerse them in rich and creative experiences

• Lead and inspire creative talent and our clients

• Establish high standards for creative excellence and strategic decision-making

• Collaborate with diverse disciplines to craft impactful digital strategies

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, actively driving conversation and idea sharing

• Provide visionary leadership in new business initiatives and pitches

Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in leading digital business transformations.

• 15+ years in the industry, with 7+ leading teams in digital agencies or similar environments.

• Strong client-facing presentation skills and the ability to simplify complex ideas.

Experience:

Proven ability in creating and producing successful, award-caliber digital and innovative ideas from the ground up.

Education:

College degree is preferred; however, competency is evaluated based on body of work.

Skills & Abilities:
Must be able to direct and inspire creative talent by example as well as collaboration. Must be able to balance the desire to do groundbreaking creative work with a responsibility to achieve results. Must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and schedules. Must be proactive and accountable for the success of the client’s business and able to develop strong working relationships with counterparts at the client.

Team One is a professional, fast-paced, creative business environment. All employees are expected to support Team One’s commitment to providing a respectful & safe workplace. There may be times when lifting up to 25lbs. is required. Overtime, including evenings and/ or…