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Associate Creative Director, Design

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Job Description:

We're looking for a creative sergeant with a contagious love for problem-solving. Somebody who knows the importance of craft, the ins-and-outs of social and digital, going beyond briefs and takes pride in helping everybody around them make great work. Our future ACD - Design is a concept machine that uses its design skills to turn good ideas into holy-crap experiences. In return for being a creative force-multiplier, we’ll set you up with a kickass writer and give you the chance to work on big national clients that include digital, social campaigns, and brand-changing technology.

Job Responsibility:

  • Client communication plan and campaign objectives are met
  • Creative work is outstanding and on strategy
  • Work is on target, on time, and within budget
  • Account management morale on the account is positive, related to the creative relationship
  • Client and agency management express confidence in leadership abilities
  • Wise, responsible decision-making ability
  • Contribute to the culture and build team camaraderie toward an open, honest, judgment-free environment where team members feel valued and empowered
  • Push for brilliant and unfamiliar concepts that make clients uncomfortable (in a good way). Consistently deliver what they want, just in a way they didn’t expect it
  • Keep up-to-date on what is trending and implement it relevantly into the work
  • Mentor more junior members of the team
  • Lead a piece of business with passion, vision, and maturity

Requirements:

  • Portfolio must show significant conceptual social/digital work
  • 4+ Years of experience
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, adhering to timelines in a fast-paced environment with high client expectations
  • Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills
  • Collaborative and works well with others, while still taking independent initiative
  • Passionate, positive, and solution-oriented

Nice to have:

Curious, creative and solution-focused

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 23, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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