ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTORNEW YORK CITY, USA Hybrid Working
A benchmarked salary between
$135,000 to $150,000 based on your level within our progression framework.
We9re looking for an Associate Creative Director to set and lead the account9s creative direction, delivering externally recognized creative work that drives commercial growth and expands the account. You9ll also work closely with our Chief Creative Officer, VP of Clients, and Strategy Director to support pitch activity and win new business
WHAT YOU9LL BE DOING- Set the standard for best-in-class creative work; oversee client work from ideation and pitch to execution and delivery, always linking back to the brief and the business plan across all levels of deliverable.
- Lead pitches and client presentations, bringing in new work from existing and new clients through great creative, client relations, and establishing Born Social as a strategic partner
- Own the creative output on accounts and establish a culture of creative excellence with the Creative Team. Create case studies, thought leadership and showcase work
- Lead, mentor and build confidence and capability across the creative team. Provide leadership, modeling the culture and values of the department
WHO WE9RE LOOKING FOR- You9ve got at least 7+ years of experience in a conceptual creative or creative strategy role, with strong social experience
- You have a track record of pitching and delivering industry-leading creative campaigns, rooted in cultural relevance and social insights.
- You9ve had experience working with and delivering creative direction and campaign ideation for big-name global brands
- You are a confident decision-maker and able to creatively problem-solve to course-correct quickly and clearly
- You have impressive deck creation and presenting skills
- You9ve got experience working on integrated work that spans both media and creative with a social-first lens
- Ideally, you9ve worked on non-profit brands before and have an understanding of the category
NO GRIT NO PEARLNo Grit No Pearl is our creative mantra - a single-minded statement of intent that defines how we get to great work and the standard we hold ourselves to. Because we believe the best work isn9t formed instantly, they9re shaped through commitment, care, and perseverance. Grit isn9t about grind - it9s about staying curious, pushing ideas, and appreciating the process to reach the Pearl - work we9re proud of, created to the highest standard that makes a lasting impact.
VALUESOur values aim to pinpoint the magic ingredients for us at our best. We look for people who share our values and can add to our culture.
See Challenge as Opportunity... is about our attitude and to be very clear, this is not a value of optimism, nor is it about loving every challenge.
Say It Simply... is how we communicate. Think of the basic rules of communication - honest, clear, confident.
Do What You Say... is the crux of our reputation and longevity. When you join Born Social, our trust is fully given. It is yours to lose.
Make Each Other Better... is about our culture of collaboration and commitment to development. We are only as good as the people around us so we all take responsibility for developing each other, as well as ourselves.
Consciously Contribute...is bigger than all the others. It ensures we grow right. It broadens our focus beyond Born Social and cements our commitment to doing what9s just, not what9s easy or immediately self-serving.
BORN SOCIAL 491 CROUDBorn Social is proud to be part of Croud. Together we are a global, full service media, creative and data agency. We operate as a unique scaled network of Intelligent, Creative Specialists, enabling us to deliver superior brand outcomes and unlock potential for our people, our clients and our communities.
PERKS AND BENEFITSEvery Born Social US employee is eligible for the benefits listed here on the Croud careers site, which include:
- 48e 20 days vacation a year + 12 public holidays
- 48e Full Paid Medical Insurance (including dental and vision)
- 48e Annual performance bonus
- 48e 401k matching plan
- 48e Gym Membership contributions
- 48e Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks, soft drinks and tea & coffee
- 48e Free home office chair and screen
- 48e Quarterly team offsites / Regular socials
- 48e Free Citibike membership
- 48e Recruitment referrals bonus
- 48e Agile working policy
Standard working hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there9s flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it will also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours).