Associate Creative Director, Art

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead and mentor a creative team to deliver culturally resonant campaigns, translating trends into impactful work while collaborating with strategists, analysts, and clients.

  • Own the creative direction and team execution across campaigns
  • Drive trend-led ideas and timely executions
  • Present concepts to clients with clarity and passion

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Creative: development and execution of campaigns, ensuring ideas are fresh, culturally relevant, and aligned with client objectives.
  • Team Management: Mentor and inspire a team of jr. art directors, copywriters, and content creators, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Trend Responsiveness: Stay attuned to cultural and social trends, leveraging insights to deliver timely, impactful campaigns.
  • Collaboration: Partner with producers, strategists, data analysts, and social media experts to craft ideas that work seamlessly across platforms.
  • Client Engagement: Present concepts to clients with clarity and passion, building trust and enthusiasm for the work.
  • Craft Excellence: Ensure the highest standards of creative execution across all deliverables, from social-first content to integrated campaigns.
  • Award Ambition: Drive the team to produce award-worthy work that sets industry benchmarks.

Requirements

  • Experience: 7+ years of experience in a creative role within an agency or in-house team, with a track record of producing high-quality, award-winning work.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire creative teams.
  • Cultural Fluency: Deep understanding of social media platforms, cultural trends, and the ability to translate them into impactful campaigns.
  • Creative Thinking: A portfolio showcasing big ideas, sharp insights, and flawless execution across a range of media.
  • Strategic Mindset: Ability to align creative concepts with client objectives and strategies.
  • Presentation Skills: Confident and persuasive communicator, capable of presenting ideas to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Agility: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot quickly and deliver under tight deadlines.
  • Passion: A genuine love for creativity, culture, and storytelling.
SALT XC logo

SALT XC

3.7 Glassdoor

A North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation.

Founded in 2019
Toronto, Ontario, CAN
333 employees (153 in marketing)
60% recommend to a friend

Salaries

Posted range

$120K/yr – $140K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Creative median pay in the United States

$110K/yr

Most pay falls between $83K and $155K. Based on 2,637 salaries.

See all SALT XC salaries

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
80 (24% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.1%
Direct
43.7%
Referral
8%
Social
11.6%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~333
SALT XC logo

Associate Creative Director, Art

SALT XC · Chicago, IL · On-site