Associate Creative Director (Design)

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and get hands on with the work. Enjoying being in the weeds of all things design and visual communication, with attention to detail.
• Motivate our internal design team to think differently and constantly look to elevate their work, inspire a team of art directors, designers, copywriters, creative strategists, and storytellers. 
• Come from a place of earning it, developing concepts designed to connect with culture. Be a leader and champion of big ideas.
• Help to mentor our existing staff and collaborate with the Creative Director to inform where we need to evolve as we grow.
• Execute creative and brand vision for our clients and the Day One brand.
• Shape and develop cohesive narratives, maximizing the quality of our output.
• Be comfortable executing, personally ideating and developing breakthrough concepts and setting an example for the team.
• Consistently manage up to Creative Director and agency leadership. Over communicate when necessary and bring a solution oriented approach to every challenge.
• Get into the details. Review and refine briefs, project plans and staffing across projects. Get into the work but also think about how to set the team up for success.

Requirements

• 7+ years of art direction and/or design experience
• Comfort working cross discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and juggling multiple creative projects
• Ability to project manage deliverables and organize resources
• Comfortable with complex assignments and leading a diverse team
• Visually led skill set, but able to oversee ideation and presentations
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a style that inspires
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional experience
  
  

• Are driven by the creative landscape of social media
• Know where to find alt TikTok
• Bored with traditional design
• Had enough of the millennial aesthetic
  
  

• Passionate and Dedicated
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Agile
• Inspiring
• A true mentor & manager
• A team player who’s willing to take on any creative task, big or small

Compensation + Benefits

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus