Associate Creative Director at 500 Degrees | Columbus, OH

500 Degrees

Associate Creative Director

Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive and own high-impact creative work from concept to execution for integrated campaigns.

Lead the work end-to-end
Must-have: 10+ years with 3+ years in creative leadership
Standout: Exceptional portfolio in design craft and storytelling

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead creative work from concept through execution
Mentor and support creative talent
Partner directly with clients and leadership teams
Present strategic and creative ideas with confidence
Elevate design craft, storytelling, and executional detail
Balance big-picture thinking with operational excellence

Requirements

10+ years of related experience with 3+ years in creative leadership
Exceptional portfolio showcasing strong design craft and conceptual thinking
Expertise in typography, composition, hierarchy, and storytelling
Experience across integrated marketing and customer experience
Confidence presenting to clients and senior stakeholders
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

Preferred

QSR or restaurant category experience
Merchandising, experiential, motion, or environmental design experience
Familiarity with emerging technologies and AI-assisted workflows

500 Degrees

Creativity and technology working together have the power to convert passive audiences into people with a passion for our brands and their products. Each step of our process is designed to inspire loyalty, upsell, cross-sell and build bigger baskets.

Founded in 2014

Columbus, Ohio, USA

94 employees (47 in marketing)

www.weare500degrees.com