Associate Creative Director, Art & Design

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As an Associate Creative Director for one of the largest automotive companies in the world, you'll partner with copywriters, account managers, creative directors, strategists, and other creatives to deliver a variety of compelling materials. Focusing on art direction and design, the ACD will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative and visually compelling solutions that resonate with target audiences. This position requires a blend of artistic talent, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to elevate our agency's creative output.

In practice, this means steering the team towards excellence while also actively participating in hands‑on creative development and production. This pivotal position requires you to navigate multiple responsibilities, serving as both creator and supervisor simultaneously. You bring a progressive creative instinct and positivity, working effectively in teams with a low‑ego approach.

You will work closely with account leadership on how we continue to grow and support our strong relationship with one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Also pivotal to your success in this role is having a strong partnership with the other discipline leads and contributing to an environment of teamwork and mutual understanding. You will need to work collaboratively and inclusively across brand, strategy, product, content and integrated marketing teams through a variety of opportunities while also supporting your ever‑growing creative team.

Of equal importance is your influencing prowess with clients while ever being humble and adaptable.

Elevate Creative Vision:

• Partner with Creative Directors and leadership to elevate client brand expression and achieve creative excellence.
• Lead the conceptualization and design of integrated digital advertising campaigns.
• Present ideas, build client relationships, and confidently lead art and design conversations. Proactively respond to feedback (both written and verbal), and follow up with creative and account teams throughout each project.
• Guide the conceptual and aesthetic direction of campaigns, asset creation, experiential activations, and design projects.
• Work closely with clients to understand their vision, objectives, and feedback.
• Confidently present work alongside Creative Directors during client reviews.

Foster Collaboration and Execution:

• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and strategists to develop cohesive creative concepts.
• Creation of high‑quality, impactful work across all deliverables - from campaigns and design assets to experiential work.
• Provide clear, focused feedback to creative teams regarding work, department, and agency improvements.
• Mentor junior creatives by providing guidance on design best practices and professional development.
• Contribute to the creative process from concept ideation to production, ensuring high‑quality, consistent, and innovative work.
• Critique major deliverables, upholding the highest standards of creative excellence and ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Drive innovation and creativity, setting new industry standards and ensuring work is consistently smart, impactful, and scalable.
• Ensure work is best‑in‑class and award‑worthy.

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