Associate Creative Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate daily with a diverse team of designers, art directors, writers, strategists, and media specialists.

• Build and nurture client relationships through a creative perspective.

• Comprehend, interpret, and assist in shaping clients’ visions and objectives.

• Direct and supervise project initiatives alongside a Creative Director.

• Lead creative projects from conception to completion.

• Showcase work, facilitate client discussions, and offer creative insights.

• Simplify complex information into clear benefits.

• Set an example through meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.

• Collaborate visually and verbally on conceptual projects.

• Generate headlines and work alongside writers on visual concepts.

• Apply strategic thought to client challenges, funnels, personas, and go-to-market strategies.

• Develop bold, innovative concepts across B2B communications, including brand awareness initiatives and account-based marketing.

• Champion and advocate for creative ideas while adapting as necessary.

• Create engaging, unique, relevant, and proposition-driven ideas.

• Produce creative work infused with wit, intelligence, lateral thinking, and playful copy interaction.

• Transform intricate business offerings into relatable feelings.

• Ensure that work is distinctive, appealing, audience-appropriate, medium-appropriate, and compliant with brand standards.

• Adapt, evolve, and skillfully redirect brands.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong interest in technology, its impact on daily life, and AI.

• Value for processes and systems, with adaptability to modify processes when necessary.

• Ability to grasp the overarching vision and leverage creativity to build, not just deliver.

• A collaborative team player.

• Over 7 years of experience in a design-oriented creative position.

• A portfolio showcasing creative thinking and craftsmanship.

• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards.

• Experience in B2B marketing is preferred; B2C experience is also acceptable.

• A collaborative mindset and confidence when working with colleagues and clients.

• Capability to distill complex information and convey it effectively.

• Comfort with transitioning between conceptual ideation and routine content creation.

• Familiarity with creativity across various platforms and understanding what makes ideas memorable.

• Proficiency in Adobe creative software, including the Adobe Suite.

• Strong storytelling abilities and skill in presenting ideas using Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Experience with animation and AI tools is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care, and transit.

• 4% 401(k) contribution with no vesting period.

• Generous paid time off; at least 20 days recommended.

• 15 days of annual sick leave.

• Holiday shutdown from December 26th to 29th.

• Primary caregiver parental leave: 12 weeks full pay followed by 12 weeks at 50% pay.

• Secondary caregiver parental leave: 12 weeks full pay.

• Access to the Unmind well-being platform, including therapists and coaches.

• Employer-funded life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Company retreats, including holiday parties and international trips.