Associate Creative Director, Design

Associate Creative Director, Design (JN - Manhattan, New York

Salary: USD
55 - USD
68 per hour

Assoc. Creative Director, Design

Duration:
Temp to Hire, W2

Location:

Hybrid in NYC or DC
Pay: $55 - $68 hourly

Our
Insurance client’smarketing organization sets a high bar for excellence, bringing together business acumen, strategic insights, and collaborative culture to develop best-in-class work that is disruptive, resonant, and built to perform.

The Creative Studio brings the company brand to life through bold, insight-driven storytelling that shapes how millions experience it every day. Wherever the brand shows up, our designers and writers pair strong ideas with exceptional craft to create work that is compelling, consistent, and impactful, whether in a major campaign or an everyday expression.

As an
Associate
Creative Director, Design,you will both create and guide
high-quality design
that supports the company brand in powerful and effective ways. You will contribute directly to key projects while also providing direction, feedback, and support that help elevate the work of the broader Creative Studio team.

• Lead the development of
  thoughtful, high-quality design solutions
  across a wide range of marketing and business needs.
• Contribute directly to key
  creative projects, concepting and designing work
  that is strategically grounded, visually compelling, and aligned to brand standards.
• Provide
  day-to-day creative direction
  , feedback, and support to designers, helping elevate the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of work across and beyond the team.
• Partner with marketing and internal clients to understand business goals, clarify project needs, and translate them into clear, actionable creative approaches.
• Guide design across multiple projects at once
  , balancing priorities, maintaining momentum, and ensuring strong execution from concept through final delivery.
• Help
  uphold and evolve brand standards
  , contributing to the ongoing development of brand guidelines, design systems, and best practices across the brand.
• Review and refine creative work
  to ensure it meets a high bar for craft, clarity, consistency, and strategic impact before escalating for senior creative review.
• Collaborate closely with writers and other creative partners to develop integrated ideas and cohesive brand expressions.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders beyond marketing as needed to support high-visibility initiatives that benefit from strong creative thinking.
• Identify opportunities to
  improve creative workflows
  , strengthen team efficiency, and enhance how design work is developed and delivered.
• Explore new tools, technologies, and emerging creative tech – in addition to the
  adoption of AI
  - that can improve creative output, streamline processes, and support team effectiveness.

• BA/BS degree in graphic design
  , visual communications, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience
  in design or art direction, preferably within an in-house creative team, agency, or brand-led organization.
• Strong portfolio
  demonstrating exceptional design craft, strategic thinking, and the ability to develop compelling brand work across a range of formats and channels.
• Proven experience
  leading design across multiple projects simultaneously
  while maintaining a high standard of quality and consistency.
• Experience
  providing creative direction
  and actionable feedback to designers or other creative contributors.
• Strong understanding of
  brand systems, campaign development, and digital design.
• Proficiency in
  Adobe Creative Suite & Figma
  , and familiarity with
  AI prompt writing
  and collaboration tools used to develop and review creative work.
• Ability to translate business objectives and marketing strategies into clear,
  effective visual solutions
  .
• Familiarity with
  performance marketing, campaign development
  , and
  digital-first creative
  .
• Sound creative judgment
  , with the ability to make thoughtful decisions, manage tradeoffs, and know when to elevate for alignment.
• Excellent
  collaboration and communication skills
  , with a proven ability to partner effectively with marketing teams, internal clients, and creative peers.
• Comfort working in a
  fast-paced environment
  with shifting…