Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a persuasive visual storyteller? A driven master at content creation? A strategic and creative problem-solver? Then you might just be the ACD were looking for.

We are looking for a highly conceptual Associate Creative Director (ACD) with a refined design sensibility and a deep understanding of the consumer-packaged goods. This role requires a strategic thinker and hands-on creative leader who can drive compelling brand storytelling across digital, social, and print. The ideal candidate has a strong conceptual background, photoshoot and video experience, and has worked within design systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to lead teams of designers, art directors and copywriters in a fast-paced setting, under tight deadlines, with great time management, flexibility and good humour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Work closely with Strategy, Account, and Project Management teams to interpret and guide client directives towards effective creative products.

- Plan, assign, direct, and review design and art direction.

- Run creative brainstorms and creative client-working sessions.

- Apply critical and conceptual thinking to brand and marketing strategies.

- Present to client stakeholders and agency management.

- Provide regular support and mentorship to creative team to ensure flawless delivery of the creative product on an ongoing basis.

- Work directly with Studio personnel to manage project needs and expectations to ensure delivery in a timely manner.

- Direct large-scale video/photo shoots, video editing, and other production-related tasks as necessary.

- Able to travel to photo/video shoots and Client Meetings/Events as needed.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum 6 years of progressive creative and management experience in an agency or related marketing environment.

- A strong working knowledge of interaction design, user-centred experience design, and digital content development.

- Flexible, communicative, professional with a great eye and strong attention to detail.

- Proven ability to provide clear creative direction for art and copy and provide timely and meaningful feedback.

- Hands-on experience with Figma, leading collaborative design processes.

- Excellent presentation and communication skills at all levels of both internal and client organisations.

- Ability to prioritise work and resources across engagements.

- Strive to improve creative processes and keep work on schedule and budget.

- Leadership experience guiding large creative teams (8+) and overseeing 2+ direct reports.

- Proven mentoring, supervisory, and team-building skills.

- We are committed to fostering an environment ripe for creativity and variety of thought and it starts with you.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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