Associate Creative Director

Tux Creative INC • Santa Monica, CA

62d • Hybrid

About The Position

Being an ACD, at TUX. At TUX, ACDs act as the main day-to-day creative contact for clients. They are hands-on in the creative work and have the ability to elevate strategic thinking from both a creative and business perspective. They are responsible for maintaining a constant “I’ve got you” feeling with clients. In most cases, ACDs are responsible for bridging the gap between pitch and masterplan to execution, thoughtfully expanding the agency’s POV across all touchpoints. An ACD should continuously help teams elevate their thinking and craft beyond simple rollout execution. We are always on the lookout for thoughtful visual innovation. At TUX, ACDs require a solid understanding of all facets of creative craft (design, still and motion art direction, copy), as they are tasked with finding, creating, and maintaining the creative spark of a brand platform or campaign. Depending on the scale of the project, this thoughtful assembly of copy, design, and art direction can be handled directly by the ACD or in collaboration with a team (copywriter, designer, art director). While an ACD can rely on the support of their Creative Director for deeper strategic direction, it is important that they demonstrate a strong understanding of how brand strategy, production, and media planning intersect. They should be able to think holistically about how these elements influence one another and shape the final output. The ACD is the first line of creative responsibility for timelines, deliverables, and budgets.

Requirements

• Inquisitive about a client’s business challenges
• Ability to have dynamic business conversations
• Ability to provide strategic creative guidance
• Ability to build strong, long-term client relationships
• Ability to manage teams with empathy
• Positive, motivating leadership skills
• High level of autonomy
• Strong self-learning mindset (especially with AI)
• Dynamic and engaging presentation skills
• Very strong art direction skills (Ability to flex across multiple styles and contexts)
• Ability to structure and deliver extensive presentations
• Ability to structure long-term projects
• Ability to manage large-scale deployment campaigns
• Production experience (still and motion)
• Comfortable with graphic design

Nice To Haves

• AI and 3D production experience
• Figma & Weavy

Responsibilities

• Act as the main day-to-day creative contact for clients.
• Be hands-on in the creative work.
• Elevate strategic thinking from both a creative and business perspective.
• Maintain a constant “I’ve got you” feeling with clients.
• Bridge the gap between pitch and masterplan to execution.
• Thoughtfully expand the agency’s POV across all touchpoints.
• Continuously help teams elevate their thinking and craft beyond simple rollout execution.
• Find, create, and maintain the creative spark of a brand platform or campaign.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of how brand strategy, production, and media planning intersect.
• Think holistically about how brand strategy, production, and media planning influence one another and shape the final output.
• Be the first line of creative responsibility for timelines, deliverables, and budgets.

Benefits

• A 4-day work week with competitive compensation
• Offices in Los Angeles (Culver City) and Montreal
• A diverse set of international brands and campaigns
• Strong in-house production capabilities
• A sharp, culturally aware team
• A company that’s the right size (not too big, not too small)
• A people-first management approach based on collaboration, empathy, and tailored development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed