Associate Creative Director; Art

Position: Associate Creative Director (Art)
Job Location Cincinnati Job  Description Co-Ho (Content House) is the internal advertising agency inside the Beauty division within P&G.  We are seeking an Associate Creative Director (Art or Copy) with strong conceptual skills to create effective and award-winning short-form advertising for some of the most loved brands. We are looking for an "idea machine" who knows a bad brief when they see it and can help fix it.

This role is for someone who loves advertising, knows its history, and has extensive agency experience working on a variety of diverse brands. You will be tasked with leading advertising campaign work for some of the biggest brands, well-versed in production and how to bring ideas to life.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading big brands and creative teams. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to drive creative excellence across TV, print, digital, social, radio, OOH, and activations. Strong presentation skills are required.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:
Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth.

Artificial Intelligence:
Work with the latest tools to be on the forefront of new ideas and new means of producing them. Prompting skills are a must.

Project Management:
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of creative projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Creative Direction:
Provide strategic and creative direction for all projects. Review and approve campaign work, ensuring it aligns with client objectives and brand guidelines.

Client

Collaboration:

Work closely with clients to understand their needs and objectives. Present creative concepts and solutions that meet or exceed client expectations.

Resource Allocation:
Efficiently allocate resources, manage workloads, and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines. Identify and resolve any workflow issues.

Why COHO? Why P&G?

You'll get the creative freedom of a startup with the resources and brand portfolio of P&G's Personal Care division. COHO gives you:

High-Impact Work:
Your AI-powered content will reach millions of people across some of the world's most recognized beauty and personal care brands

Pioneer a New Discipline:
Be part of the team defining what AI-driven content creation looks like at scale for a Fortune 500 company

Creative Ownership:
Shape how COHO uses AI and prove its value through real results on real brands

Cutting-Edge Tools:
Access to the latest AI platforms, creative software, and the budget to experiment with emerging technologies

Collaborative Environment:
Work alongside talented DPs, editors, CG artists, and Creative Directors who are eager to integrate AI into their workflows

Volume & Variety:
Work across multiple brands, platforms, and content types. You'll never be bored.

Brand Portfolio:
Work across Secret, Olay, Native, Gillette, Ivory, Safeguard, Herbal Essences, and more

Job Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in art direction or copywriting with at least 3 years in a leadership role at the Associate Creative Director level in an agency.

Leadership & Mentorship:
Ability and experience being a "player coach." Proven ability to lead and inspire a team of creative professionals.

Portfolio:
Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative projects and design skills.

Communication

Skills:

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Technical Proficiency:
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software.

Organizational

Skills:

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Work Environment:
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Relationship Building:
Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Advertising Fundamentals:
Deep understanding of advertising fundamentals including positioning, target audience psychology, the buyer's journey, and conversion-focused messaging. You should know the difference between awareness, consideration, and…