Now Hiring: Associate Creative Director

Monks•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

This role is for an Associate Creative Director who will be a driving force of creative execution, sitting at the intersection of visionary leadership and hands-on craft. The individual will translate high-level strategic direction into flawless, tangible executions that meet uncompromising standards for iconic work. Responsibilities include owning complex workstreams, mentoring junior and mid-level creatives, serving as the first line of defense for aesthetic and narrative quality, and championing tech-enabled creativity, including the integration of AI tools. This is an opportunity to join a talent pool for future positions.

Requirements

7-10 years of progressive creative experience in a top-tier agency or tech-forward environment.
Proven track record as an elite Senior Art Director, Senior Copywriter, or Senior Designer who has successfully led significant campaigns or platforms.
Highly crafted portfolio demonstrating ability to execute across multiple mediums—from digital platforms and interactive experiences to brand campaigns and social ecosystems.
Demonstrated, hands-on experience using GenAI tools in daily workflow, comfortable teaching others how to prompt, iterate, and refine AI outputs.
Strong communication and delegation skills, able to give constructive, actionable feedback to junior team members without taking over their files.
Deeply proactive, resilient, and obsessed with the craft; does not wait for permission to make something better.

Responsibilities

Translate overarching creative vision into actionable sprints and deliverables, owning the execution phase to ensure the integrity of the idea survives the production process.
Provide rigorous, daily quality control over workstreams, focusing on details like typography, pacing, UI interactions, and narrative flow.
Actively participate in high-level ideation, bringing "Big Swing" ideas and strategic clarity to pitch them internally and externally.
Spend a significant portion of the day in design tools (Figma, Adobe CS, etc.) for tasks such as designing key frames, writing manifestos, or refining digital prototypes.
Leverage modern platforms, digital ecosystems, and emerging tech to prove ideas work in the real world.
Responsible for the daily integration of Artificial Intelligence within the pod, utilizing GenAI tools for ideation, mood boarding, asset generation, and copy iteration.
Use technology to solve creative friction and demonstrate how to move from concept to prototype at "machine speed" without sacrificing human taste.
Mentor, direct, and inspire Senior, Mid-level, and Junior creatives (Designers, Writers, Art Directors), responsible for their daily creative growth and removing roadblocks.
Partner closely with Producers and Project Managers to ensure workstreams are delivered on time and on budget, accurately scoping creative effort.