Associate Creative Director, Art at SALT XC | Chicago, IL | $120K/yr – $130K/yr

SALT XC

Associate Creative Director, Art

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$120K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the creative strategy and cross-functional execution from concept to delivery, shaping culturally timely campaigns and guiding a creative team to produce bold, award-caliber work across social and integrated channels.

Creative leadership: mentor a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-impact campaigns.
Strategic storytelling: translate cultural trends into engaging, platform-ready ideas.
Cross-functional partnership: collaborate with producers, strategists, data analysts, and social teams to ensure cohesive execution.

Job Description

Creative Campaign Development: Develop and execute campaigns that are fresh, culturally relevant, and aligned with client objectives.
Team Leadership: Mentor and inspire a team of jr. art directors, copywriters, and content creators, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Cultural Insight: Stay attuned to cultural and social trends, leveraging insights to deliver timely, impactful campaigns.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with producers, strategists, data analysts, and social media experts to craft ideas that work across platforms.
Client Communication: Present concepts to clients with clarity and passion, building trust and enthusiasm for the work.
Creative Quality: Ensure the highest standards of creative execution across deliverables, from social-first content to integrated campaigns.
Award-Worthy Delivery: Drive the team to produce award-worthy work that sets industry benchmarks.