Associate Creative Director, Gaming

UNFOLD AGENCY INC•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

UNFOLD (unfoldagency.com) is an award-winning integrated creative agency located in Los Angeles. We service the world’s most dynamic entertainment, gaming, and brand clients with services that span across the cultural landscape. UNFOLD is actively seeking a talented and driven integrated Associate Creative Director (freelance to perm) to join our growing Gaming Group. If your clients and peers consider you a multifaceted creative leader who is fluent in art direction, brand storytelling, digital and social media marketing, and longform and shortform video ideation and production, we want to meet you. If you are passionate about the gaming space and have the fortitude and grit to work on long-tail, full-funnel global campaigns, please share your portfolio with us. No matter what creative path you took to become a Creative Director, or if you’re an ACD who can point to a proven track record and is ready to make the jump, let’s talk!

Requirements

Strong leadership capabilities, proficient in mentoring and guiding creative teams
Dynamic ability to present work, both internally and externally, and a deep understanding of how to curate and communicate big ideas in decks that lead directly to wins
Innovative and creative thinker with expertise in advertising, branding, digital marketing, long and shortform video (esp.TV spots and trailers) and interactive design.
Excellent communication skills, effectively conveying complex ideas and creative visions in both verbal and written forms.
Rapid problem-solving and swift decision-making abilities.
A hands-on creative approach, actively engaging in ideating, design and execution to lead by example.
Expertise in social media marketing, attuned to cultural trends, and committed to consumer-first strategies.
Ability to manage multiple projects, adapting to varying priorities in a dynamic environment.
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and embrace the player/coach mentality

Responsibilities

In partnership with a senior creative leader, lead and motivate the creative team, encouraging talent development and effective project supervision.
Drive cross-disciplinary teams to ideate and execute culturally resonant solutions, proactively collaborating across departments to ensure cohesive and effective campaign execution.
Direct projects from inception to completion, focusing on creating content that connects and resonates.
Live by and maintain high standards of excellence
Focus on strengthening bonds and deepening trust with clients at every interaction
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of brand development, multichannel marketing strategies, and emerging trends.