Associate Creative Director

1000heads•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Associate Creative Director who excels in a dynamic setting and thrives when tackling complex tasks head on! If you are passionate about the small things and are eager to get your hands dirty with ever-evolving work across a wide range of projects for some of the world’s biggest brands, we’d like to meet you! Here you will find some of the coolest creative briefs out there and will lead innovative campaigns, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, drive creative excellence, and shape brand narratives to captivate audiences in the ever-evolving digital landscape. You will join our team in any of our US offices leading clients to convey genuine stories across digital channels. You must have experience in building out and executing social content across platforms. This is the perfect role if... You champion creative work, actively evolve design strategies, and translate marketing objectives into jaw-dropping visuals from concept to execution. You are a hands-on visionary who builds impactful social, digital, and brand activation campaigns. You thrive in fast-paced environments and love the challenge of creating engaging and innovative content. All this while being the guardian of quality and the safe-keeper of a brand’s look and feel. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in office required. You must reside in one of our US office locations: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Miami

Requirements

7-10+ years' experience in the creative field
Strong portfolio showcasing innovative and impactful creative work across digital and social media platforms
Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Expert knowledge of the social landscape, including platforms, formats, native tools, trending content, etc.
Expert knowledge of design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Keen eye for design and visualization and a meticulous attention to detail
Time management and multitasking abilities

Nice To Haves

Agency and social media experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Design creative visual identity/look & feel for new campaigns and how it maps across the social landscape
Help bring creator projects to life through narrative storytelling
Work from a brief with a copywriter or other members of the creative team, generating ideas to present to clients
Design and produce effective social and digital campaigns
Determine how to best represent concepts visually
Produce storyboards, wireframes, and layouts based on creative ideas
Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and a target audience to develop an artistic approach and style to match
Manage and coordinate with designers, motion graphics artists, video editors, and copywriters
Lead and mentor a team of creative professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including account management, production, and strategy, to deliver integrated solutions that exceed client expectations
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously elevate the agency's creative capabilities
Manage projects, on and off location, and work within a budget

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and more!
Generous time off package, including the last week of the year
401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match
Gym and professional development stipends
Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours
DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups
Commute and parking benefits
Wellness program that focuses on mental, physical and financial employee wellness
And much more!

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