Associate Creative Director

Sacramento, CA (On-site)

$75K/yr – $105K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 12 days ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end creative for assigned accounts, lead concept development across digital, social, video, print, and experiential, and mentor a multidisciplinary team while collaborating with Research, Strategy, PR, and production to ensure on-brand, on-strategy, and on-deadline delivery.

Own end-to-end creative on assigned accounts
Lead integrated campaign concepting across multiple channels
Collaborate with Research, Strategy, PR, and production teams

Job Description

Responsibilities

Split the creative portfolio with the Creative Director and own end-to-end creative on assigned accounts
Lead concept development for integrated campaigns spanning digital, social, video, print, and experiential
Present creative work to clients and internal leadership with clarity and conviction
Ensure creative output is on-brand, on-strategy, and on-deadline across every project you touch
Manage and mentor a team of copywriters, designers, video producers, and content strategists
Set direction, give clear feedback, and raise the bar on craft
Support hiring, onboarding, and career development for creative staff
Partner with the Research and Strategy teams to translate insight into creative direction
Work with PR, digital, and account leads to keep creative aligned with campaign goals
Coordinate with production partners, freelancers, and vendors on execution

Requirements

6+ years of creative agency experience across advertising, PR, digital, or integrated marketing
2+ years directly managing creative talent (copywriters, designers, or hybrid teams)
Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign-level work from concept to production
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, and modern collaboration tools
Ability to present and defend creative work to senior clients
Comfort managing multiple accounts and deadlines in a fast-moving agency

Preferred

Conversational or professional Spanish
Experience with public health, government, education, nonprofit, or social impact clients
Experience directing video, motion, or experiential work
Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools (Midjourney, Runway, Firefly, ChatGPT, Claude)

Benefits

Salary range: $75,000-$105,000 per year (DOE)
Benefits include generous health plans for medical and mental health services, dental, and vision; paid time off; life and short-term disability insurance
18 observed company holidays and civic engagement days including an annual winter break

Change Craft

Change Craft is a strategic communications and creative agency advancing equity, policy change and public will-building through powerful storytelling, audience-centered strategy, and inclusive design. We bridge marketing and advocacy—helping mission-driven organizations, companies, and government agencies move hearts, minds, behaviors, and policy through bold campaigns, public affairs expertise, and a deep network of strategic partnerships in communities and decision makers across the state.

Sacramento, California, USA

9 employees (6 in marketing)

changecraft.com