Associate Creative Director

As an Associate Creative Director, you will report to the Group Creative Director of your client portfolio. You'll lead teams of Art Directors, Copywriters and Designers to creatively solve client's marketing communications needs, ensuring that solutions bring the strategy to life, successfully and on time. You will need to showcase an ability to work within teams, as well as demonstrate the independence and resourcefulness demanded by an agile and highly dynamic agency environment. A strong communicator, you are able to present and sell ideas internally and to clients with passion and energy.Critical Skills and BehaviorsStrategic and conceptual skillsHas ultimate responsibility for the success of the Marketing Communication creative teams and the client's they serveProvides broad oversight to all Marketing Communications projects moving through their client rosterMust have strong expertise in copywriting, with the ability to craft compelling messaging and provide clear guidance and feedback to copywriters to elevate the creative output.Ensures the team is consistently developing ideas and creative, from concept to execution, that deliver on a strategic frameworkIs an expert in the creation of integrated marketing programs, including retail, in-store, digital, social and out-of-home channelsExperience in concepting and developing video and motion content, including online video, social content and broadcastLeads and the development of compelling presentation decksWorks with speed and agility while maintaining high quality through executionLeadershipWith clientsPresents themselves as a trusted expert, collaborative partner and seamless extension of the client's teamDemonstrates empathy for and prioritizes the client's specific business objectivesWithin the team:Plans for and mobilizes teams to deliver across various streams of workProvides direction and guidance to team members to ensure efficient and high-quality deliveryManages and supports in the growth and development of team membersWorks with recruiting partners to staff a balanced team of full-time and freelance talentSeeks best practices and ways to help improve processesPartners with scheduling departments and operations teams to resource work and manage overhead costsWithin the broader agency:Acts as a confident consultant, extending subject matter expertise across the collectivePartners with the Leadership team to establish best practices, methods, and tools to be leveraged by the Marks collectiveCollaboration and cultureIs a cultural ambassador and "lightening rod" for MarksUpholds a culture that values teamwork over egosActively leads effective internal review meetings and team sessionsLeads by example - working constructively and demonstrating respect for each team, discipline, and business partnerCreates strong internal partnerships at every level, from Juniors to Senior Leaders, across the Marks agency at largeLives and breathes marketing communications and design - gets excited to share and talk shopAgility and improvementPossesses an open mindset and is focused on continuous improvementDemonstrates a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-it-done attitudeProactively seeks solutions to problems and challengesAbility to pivot and prioritize multiple streams of work so the team can meet assigned deadlinesThrives in a fast-paced work environmentCreates efficiencies and improves processesOrganizational and analytical skills (including attention to detail)Minimum RequirementsDiploma/Degree in an Advertising & Marketing program or related field8+ years of experience in marketing communications/advertisingExperience in leading teams and managing peopleCPG and retail experience a plusWell-rounded portfolio showcasing excellent understanding of different communication spaces, mediums and approachesFluent in iOSFluent in Keynote, PowerPoint, and Microsoft WordFluent in Adobe Creative suiteOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

Created: 2025-03-06