Associate Creative Director

Company description

Hi there—at Razorfish, we’re leaders in what's next. Since the dawn of the internet, we’ve helped brands move first through every era of transformation, defining what digital means for business and now leading brands into the age of AI. Everyone has a prediction. Razorfish has a track record.

Named a Most Innovative Agency three years running (2024–2026) by Campaign US, our work reflects a proven ability not just to anticipate what’s coming, but to help our clients actively shape the future. No matter the trend or cultural moment, delivering real business impact wouldn’t be possible without our people. We bring together curious, driven, and diverse thinkers who challenge convention, push boundaries, and hold a high bar for creative excellence.

If you’re motivated to work alongside top performers, push the boundaries of what’s possible, and help define where technology, business, and marketing are headed next—this is the place to do it.

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We are seeking an Associate Creative Director to help lead creative development for a large, high-profile energy client. This role is ideal for an emerging creative leader who can balance hands‑on concepting with day‑to‑day direction of designers, writers, and junior creatives. The strongest candidate will bring strong narrative instincts, client‑facing confidence, and the ability to turn complex business priorities into clear, compelling creative work across integrated channels.

Please note:

This is a hybrid schedule requiring of 4 days/week on average in office. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

• Lead creative development for assigned work streams, translating briefs and business objectives into strong concepts and polished creative executions.
• Provide day‑to‑day direction, feedback, and mentorship to designers, writers, and junior creative talent.
• Contribute hands‑on creative thinking, writing, storytelling, and/or visual direction depending on project needs.
• Partner closely with Creative Directors, strategy, account, content, production, and project management teams to move work from concept through execution.
• Present work clearly and confidently to internal partners and clients, articulating creative rationale and strategic alignment.
• Guide teams through feedback, iteration, and execution while maintaining quality, consistency, and momentum.
• Support integrated creative needs across brand, advocacy, podcast, digital, social, video, newsletters, email, events, and always‑on communications.
• Help create a collaborative, high‑performing team culture that encourages strong ideas, accountability, and creative growth.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Communications, Creative Writing or Advertising/Portfolio school
• 7-9 years total experience with at least 3 years in an advertising or marketing agency
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, storytelling, integrated campaign work, and polished execution.
• Copy, narrative, or content‑led creative background preferred; strong visual creative leaders will also be considered.
• Experience mentoring or managing creative talent in an agency, in‑house agency, or brand environment.
• Strong presentation, communication, collaboration, and client‑facing skills.
• Experience working across multiple channels, including digital, social, video, events, email, newsletters, and brand communications.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, matrixed, confidential client environment.
• Energy, regulated industry, or large enterprise brand experience is a plus.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.

Our best‑in‑class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time…