THE ROLE:The Associate Director, Creative is a visual visionary and a tactical leader. You are responsible for defining the aesthetic direction of our key accounts and ensuring that every touchpoint, from social content to large-scale integrated campaigns, is visually stunning and strategically sound.
In this role, you bridge the gap between "the big idea" and "the beautiful execution." You are a master of craft who can still design or art direct high-stakes work, but you are equally focused on mentoring a team of designers and art directors to elevate their visual output.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:- Lead the visual evolution of brands. You'll oversee the art direction for pitches and flagship projects, ensuring all work meets a world-class standard of design, typography, and composition.
- Guide a team of junior to mid-level Art Directors and Designers. You'll provide specific, craft-based feedback that pushes their work further while helping them develop their own visual voices.
- Take ownership of the visual narrative across multi-channel campaigns. You'll lead the aesthetic side of "the big idea," ensuring a cohesive look and feel across film, digital, social, and physical experiences.
- Lead the visual side of production, from selecting photographers and directors to overseeing color grading, retouching, and motion design, ensuring the final product matches the original creative vision.
- Act as the visual authority in client meetings. You'll present design systems and art direction with passion and clarity, helping clients understand the strategic "why" behind visual choices.
- Partner with Creative leadership to evolve design workflows, establish quality standards, and identify new tools or AI-driven technologies to keep the team's craft future-ready.
- Foster an inclusive, design-forward culture that encourages experimentation, shared learning, and a relentless pursuit of visual excellence.
WHAT YOU BRING:- 5+ years of experience in art direction or design within a creative agency or high-growth brand environment or related field.
- Showcasing a mastery of art direction, layout, typography, and integrated visual storytelling across various platforms.
- Experience leading small teams or overseeing the work of freelancers and junior creatives.
- Expert-level knowledge of Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), motion design, or AI image generation.
- The ability to ensure that every visual choice, from color palette to casting, serves the client's business goals and brand identity.
- The ability to articulate complex visual concepts to non-visual stakeholders and clients.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k plan, plus matching
- PTO
- Paid Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
#LI-RemoteThe anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise,
physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.
US Remote Range
$122,700-$180,000 USD
