Associate Creative Director Job at KAYAK (Cambridge)

Associate Creative Director

KAYAK

Location:
United States , Cambridge

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a member of the KAYAK Creative Team, you help bring the brand to life for millions of travelers and attract new audiences. We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director who can elevate our brand with clear, compelling visual storytelling and excellent craft across channels. You’ll report to the Senior Creative Director to build campaign platforms and lead design across OOH, digital, social, film/video and emerging channels. This role is based in our Cambridge, MA office and supports our North America presence.

Job Responsibility:

Concept and direct multi-channel campaigns across OOH, digital, social, film/video, experiential, CRM, and web
Produce polished, high-impact design work that reinforces KAYAK’s visual identity and elevates the consumer experience
Apply strong storytelling and brand-building instincts to every stage of creative development
Partner with the Senior Creative Director to shape creative direction, refine brand expression and develop campaign platforms
Ensure visual coherence and craft across all touch-points, from big ideas to detailed execution
Evolve and maintain brand design systems, templates and guidelines
Provide day-to-day guidance, inspiration and support to your direct reports, fostering growth and ensuring high standards
Collaborate with writers, producers, strategists and marketing partners to bring integrated ideas to life
Translate strategic briefs into creative ideas that meet business objectives and differentiate KAYAK
Present concepts and rationale confidently to senior cross-functional partners
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing hands-on work with team leadership
Use performance data and user insights to refine creative approaches
Support experimentation across digital formats, AI tools and new storytelling methods

Requirements:

8+ years of art or creative direction experience at a creative agency or fast-paced in-house brand studio, with a proven track record of developing integrated, multi-channel campaigns
A portfolio demonstrating integrated campaign experience, alongside strong concepts, craft, and results
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
comfort with AI-driven creative capabilities
Solid understanding of typography, composition, color, motion and digital design fundamentals
Strong experience partnering with production teams, directors, editors, photographers and content creators
Comfortable presenting creative ideas to senior audiences and cross-functional partners
Experience with systems management - both from the perspective of building or adapting brand guidelines and organizing assets
Experience mentoring or leading designers and copywriters, with a collaborative and inclusive approach
Proven organization, prioritization and project-management skills within fast-paced environments
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for travel, technology and creative innovation

What we offer:

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Competitive retirement and health plans
Free lunch 2 days per week
Fun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday happy hours, and more

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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