We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Associate Creative Director to lead the creative efforts for a major client, driving impactful and innovative advertising campaigns that span across TV, digital, and print media.

Key Responsibilities:

• Campaign Execution: Lead and manage the creative process for advertising campaigns, from concept development through to final delivery, ensuring high-quality, on-time completion of work that meets client expectations.
• Art Direction: Establish the visual tone of campaigns and ensure consistent application across all creative assets.
• Strategic Direction: Collaborate with Strategy and Account Management teams to ensure alignment between creative work and client objectives.
• Cross-Channel Expertise: Create commercial campaigns supported by TV, print, and digital marketing initiatives, ensuring a cohesive brand message across all channels.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of designers and copywriters, fostering an environment of creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Client Communication: Present creative solutions to clients both in person and remotely, articulating how the creative work meets their strategic goals.
• Creative Innovation: Drive creative thinking and design excellence, setting high standards for campaign work and encouraging out-of-the-box solutions.

Requirements:

• 10-15 Years of Experience: Proven track record of designing advertising campaigns from concept through completion, ideally in an agency setting.
• In-depth experience working in a fast-paced agency environment, with a focus on commercial and cross-channel advertising.
• Demonstrated ability to lead creative teams, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to designers, copywriters, and other creatives.
• Strong background in design and art direction, with a portfolio that showcases conceptual thinking and design prowess.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to confidently present creative work to clients and stakeholders, both in person and virtually.
• Experience working closely with strategy, account management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure creative excellence and client satisfaction.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field is required.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and design excellence in advertising and campaign work is a must.

Desired Attributes

• A desire to take on new challenges, learn, and continuously improve.
• Strong collaboration skills with a willingness to work closely with other teams in a fast-paced environment.
• An eye for detail and precision in delivering creative work.
• A natural curiosity and creativity that drives innovative ideas and solutions.
• The confidence to advocate for creative ideas and the candidness to engage in open and honest dialogue with clients and teammates.