Associate Creative Director - Art

CHEIL USA•Plano, TX

About The Position

We are Built to Connect. At Cheil Worldwide, we create connected experiences that move people with work that’s bold enough to stand out, clear enough to be understood, and enduring enough to be remembered. Born from technology and built from one of the world’s largest tech ecosystems, we move with innovation, not after it. Today, brands exist in a constant stream of interactions, where every moment is an opportunity to connect…or be ignored. That’s why we design connected experiences across online, offline and emerging touchpoints, blending data, insights, creativity, and technology to build what’s next, not just respond to what’s now. Our approach integrates experiential with data-driven, creatively led marketing, grounded in cultural relevance and built to grow brands. Cheil USA serves as the lead agency for Samsung. And while Samsung remains a key partner, our work extends across a growing portfolio of globally recognized brands. Powered by a team of 200+ creative problem-solvers, we thrive on pushing boundaries and redefining how brands engage with people. We are looking for people who chase the Never Been Done Before. Curious thinkers. Driven doers. We Create Connected experiences that matter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a creative, design, advertising, communications, or related field.
8+ years of agency and/or in-house creative experience.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality creative work across multiple project types, including activations, social, digital, launch, campaign, event, experiential, and content-driven assignments.
Strong working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as Figma, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of AI-assisted creative tools is expected, including tools used for concepting, visual exploration, prototyping, storyboarding, and creative development.
Strong design and digital craft are required, including the ability to shape work across layouts, decks, social content, digital experiences, campaign systems, and visual storytelling.
Comfortable working with or directing motion, video, CGI, social production, experience design, and post-production teams.
Comfortable working with or directing spatial, architectural, environmental, and fabrication partners when projects involve physical spaces, event builds, branded environments, or audience flow.
Excellent presentation, communication, time management, and organizational skills are essential.
Open to travel, extended hours, and weekend work as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with generative video platforms such as Runway.
After Effects, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.
3D, motion, or spatial prototyping experience, including Blender, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, SketchUp, Maya, or similar tools.
Experience with gaming, entertainment, technology, fandom, creator, or culture-driven brands.

Responsibilities

Lead art direction and visual storytelling across a wide range of assignments, shaping ideas from early concept through execution.
Help define the creative idea, visual approach, key moments, content opportunities, and how the work should show up across channels.
Concept ideas that activate across formats, from static and motion assets to social-first content, launch moments, digital storytelling, live experiences, and campaign ecosystems.
Partner closely with creative, strategy, production, social, experiential, motion, CGI, account, and client teams to make sure the idea is strong, the execution is realistic, and the final work holds together.
Understand timelines, budgets, staffing, production needs, vendor realities, client feedback, and how creative decisions affect scope. Protect the idea while helping make it feasible.
Understand spatial and environmental design well enough to direct concepts involving audience flow, floor plans, branded environments, event layouts, fabrication needs, physical touchpoints, and digital extensions.
Manage multiple projects at once, prioritize clearly, communicate needs early, and keep the work moving in a fast-paced environment with high client expectations.
Direct and mentor creative team members, providing clear feedback that improves the idea, the craft, and the final execution.
Create and present persuasive materials for client work and new business opportunities, making complex ideas easy to understand and hard to ignore.
Help build a team culture where people feel trusted, challenged, valued, and empowered to do great work.