Associate Creative Director

We are looking for an Associate Creative Director to partner with our Creative Director to lead our design practice and oversee all aspects of our design projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact in a boutique organization focused on delivering the best in creative.

Oversee all aspects of design projects, including concept development, design execution, and final delivery, ensuring that all design work meets the highest standards of quality and creativity

Concept, design and art direct various projects ranging from brand identity systems to advertising campaigns and websites

Participate in a robust exploration of creative and design directions in response to project briefs

Lead and manage creative brainstorms and projects with minimal direction and oversight

Present creative ideas to internal team, clients and partners

Mentor junior team members and help shape the creative team and its process

Review and recommend the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, and incorporate them into the design process as needed

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field

5+ years experience in a design role at an agency with a degree in design, and 1+ years of management experience

A strong portfolio that demonstrates mastery of design fundamentals and diversity of work across channels

Excellent written and verbal communicator with a strong aesthetic sensibility

Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment and comfortable working through ambiguity

Entrepreneurial spirit, conceptually driven with a desire to build and make beautiful things

Prior experience managing teams and cultivating creative talent

Able to commute into NYC office at least 1-2 days per week

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401k matching

Flexible Time-Off

About Our Agency

We are an independent, full-service creative agency for brands who don’t want an ‘agency’. We leverage a 20-year history collaborating with the world’s biggest marketers and understand brands because we are one. Our ‘Be. Say. Do.’ philosophy guides our partnerships through capabilities including research & brand strategy; social content and creative strategy (including art direction, packaging and conceptual creative); community management, and experiential design.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.