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Associate Creative Director

United States, Los Angeles · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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At TUX, ACDs act as the main day-to-day creative contact for clients. They are hands-on in the creative work and have the ability to elevate strategic thinking from both a creative and business perspective. They are responsible for maintaining a constant 'I've got you' feeling with clients. In most cases, ACDs are responsible for bridging the gap between pitch and masterplan to execution, thoughtfully expanding the agency's POV across all touchpoints. An ACD should continuously help teams elevate their thinking and craft beyond simple rollout execution. We are always on the lookout for thoughtful visual innovation. At TUX, ACDs require a solid understanding of all facets of creative craft (design, still and motion art direction, copy), as they are tasked with finding, creating, and maintaining the creative spark of a brand platform or campaign. Depending on the scale of the project, this thoughtful assembly of copy, design, and art direction can be handled directly by the ACD or in collaboration with a team (copywriter, designer, art director). While an ACD can rely on the support of their Creative Director for deeper strategic direction, it is important that they demonstrate a strong understanding of how brand strategy, production, and media planning intersect. They should be able to think holistically about how these elements influence one another and shape the final output. The ACD is the first line of creative responsibility for timelines, deliverables, and budgets. Working with us means joining talented, passionate, and supportive teams. It also means thriving in a company culture that values and nurtures curiosity. Yes, you'll have access to tools and resources to keep learning year-round, but you'll also dive into offbeat, out-of-the-box projects—perfect for sparking inspiration. Speaking of which: we work a four-day week. Because great ideas don't just happen at the office between 9 and 5. Oh, and we're idealists. We're counting on you to help us build a company that's more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

Job Responsibility

  • Act as main day-to-day creative contact for clients
  • Hands-on in the creative work
  • Elevate strategic thinking from creative and business perspectives
  • Maintain constant 'I've got you' feeling with clients
  • Bridge gap between pitch and masterplan to execution
  • Expand agency's POV across all touchpoints
  • Help teams elevate thinking and craft
  • Find, create, and maintain creative spark of brand platform or campaign
  • Handle copy, design, and art direction directly or with team
  • Understand how brand strategy, production, and media planning intersect
  • Responsible for timelines, deliverables, and budgets

Requirements

  • Very strong art direction skills
  • Ability to flex across multiple styles and contexts
  • Ability to structure and deliver extensive presentations
  • Ability to structure long-term projects
  • Ability to manage large-scale deployment campaigns
  • Production experience (still and motion
  • AI and 3D are a plus)
  • Comfortable with graphic design
  • Figma & Weavy (bonus points)
  • Inquisitive about a client's business challenges
  • Ability to have dynamic business conversations
  • Ability to provide strategic creative guidance
  • Ability to build strong, long-term client relationships
  • Ability to manage teams with empathy
  • Positive, motivating leadership skills
  • High level of autonomy
  • Strong self-learning mindset (especially with AI)
  • Dynamic and engaging presentation skills

Nice to have

  • AI and 3D are a plus
  • Figma & Weavy (bonus points)

What we offer

  • A 4-day work week with competitive compensation
  • Offices in Los Angeles (Culver City) and Montreal
  • A diverse set of international brands and campaigns
  • Strong in-house production capabilities
  • A sharp, culturally aware team
  • A company that's the right size
  • A people-first management approach based on collaboration, empathy, and tailored development
  • Access to tools and resources to keep learning
  • Offbeat, out-of-the-box projects

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