Associate Creative Director

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary creative point of contact for client-facing projects and campaigns, translating business goals into creative briefs and leading presentations to manage feedback and expectations.
• Manages team performance, workload distribution, and development plans.
• Directing creative teams: Overseeing the daily workflow of art directors, designers, production artists to ensure concepts are executed to a high standard.
• Mentoring talent: Providing constructive feedback, identifying growth opportunities for junior and mid-level creatives, and helping them overcome creative blocks.
• Driving the big idea: Leading brainstorming sessions and developing high-level concepts for campaigns, brand identities, or product launches.
• Hands-on creation: Have the ability to create quick mockups, and be able to jump in design if needed.
• Maintaining brand standards: Ensuring all output aligns with the client’s brand guidelines, tone of voice, and visual identity.
• Pitching and presenting: Acting as a key voice in client meetings and new business pitches, articulating the "why" behind creative choices.
• Interpreting feedback: Translating vague or challenging client feedback into actionable, clear directives for the creative team without compromising the core idea.
• Collaborating with account teams: Working closely with Project Managers and Strategists to ensure creative work solves the client's underlying business problem.

Requirements

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree - Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in creative services is required, with at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Solid understanding of marketing and advertising principles.
• Proven ability to translate client needs into creative solutions.
• Leadership skills that inspire collaboration and accountability.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization abilities.
• Strong foundation in design, copywriting, or creative production processes.
• Attention to detail and commitment to brand standards.
• Ability to manage priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Must-Haves (Non-Negotiables): Adobe Creative Suite, Powerpoint

Preferred

• Figma
• Motion Graphics
• AI (Gemini, Midjourney, etc)

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• parential? wait ensure exact text
• parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts