Our client a mid-size consumer PR agency is seeking a Vice President to play a lead role in managing the global design business. Candidates must be extremely strategic and have approximately 10 years PR experience, some of which is global in nature, either in-house or at an agency. The position will report to the Senior Director and manage a team of 2 – 5 employees, depending on the project.

Must have experience managing upstream global design portfolio on large consumer brands and manage design team resources:

• Counsel clients
• Drive strong outside-in insights
• Create breakthrough strategies for upstream initiatives
• Oversee development of best-in-class global deliverables/toolboxes
• Develop and help present holistic presentations
• Establish strong working relationships with partner communications agencies; liaise with agency partners on projects

Manage Global Design team:

• Inspire and encourage creative thinking and outside-in inspiration
• Lead brainstorm sessions, as appropriate
• Assign project leaders and support resources based on team member strengths, opportunity areas and interests

Position requires Global experience (i.e. has worked on a global brand; ideally speaks a second language fluently and/or lived in another country); an innate curiosity and appetite for learning about other cultures; and respect for other cultures. Strong client counsel/management track record; solid ability to manage project timelines and develop/present recommendations to clients. Beauty, lifestyle and/or wellness brand experience a strong plus (prestige or mass market). Experience managing budgets. For immediate consideration contact Ndavis@prtalent.com.