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Associate Creative Director

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United States , Los Angeles

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155000.00 - 172640.00 USD / Hour

Job Description:

We are seeking an Associate Creative Director (Concept & Copy), Campaigns to lead development from concept-to-execution for large-scale brand, marketing, and seasonal initiatives. This role requires translating big ideas across the full ecosystem—including paid media, social, digital, email, site, print, and in-store. You are a strategic thinker, a strong conceptual storyteller, and a confident, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Partnering closely with an ACD (Design/Art Direction) and working alongside the Creative Director, you will connect overarching marketing strategy with best-in-class execution, particularly for high-visibility grocery, everyday needs, and service-focused initiatives (like delivery and membership). If you are detail-driven, organized, and ready to make bold creative decisions that inspire both internal teams and external agency partners, we invite you to apply!

Job Responsibility:

  • Concept, create, and execute fully integrated 360 campaigns across all owned and paid channels
  • Work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, integrated strategy, and external agency teams to ensure cohesion across every touchpoint
  • Build trust and strong partnerships within a large, matrixed organization
  • Develop high-impact creative leadership and marketing pitch decks to align stakeholders and set teams up for success
  • Mentor and guide mid- and junior-level creatives, supporting their craft and growth
  • Demonstrate self-direction, strong critical thinking, and the ability to streamline processes to help the team work smarter and faster
  • Keep projects on-brief, on-brand, and moving forward by anticipating challenges and managing feedback effectively
  • Stay current on culture, consumer behavior, industry trends, and emerging technologies to inform creative decisions and maintain a competitive creative edge
  • Uphold a high bar for creative excellence from concept through final execution
  • Attend and oversee production shoots as needed
  • Write copy for campaigns, assets, and cross-channel storytelling when required
  • Lead teams and manage high-priority projects from kickoff through delivery, ensuring alignment with strategy, timelines, and quality standards

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in creative writing, advertising, communications, or related field
  • Exceptional portfolio featuring big campaign ideas across full funnel TV/Video, social, digital, experiential & print-conceptual and innovative thinking
  • Proficiency in industry-standard creative tools and software including the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Slides, Slack and Figma
  • Clearly articulates vision and provides contextual feedback
  • Organized with diligent follow-through on every task
  • Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
  • 10+ years of professional agency-side copywriting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or management role
  • A standout portfolio showcasing big campaign thinking across full-funnel channels-TV/video, social, digital, experiential, and print
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire teams and guide both internal and external partners
What we offer:
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for career growth within a major, fast-moving organization
  • A collaborative, dynamic, and high-visibility environment where creativity has real impact
  • The chance to help shape a world-class in-house creative agency and bring bold ideas to a massive audience
  • medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 26, 2025

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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