Associate Creative Director, Design

Day One Agency

. Lead by example and work hands-on across design and visual communication .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in art direction and design, with a strong ability to lead and mentor diverse creative teams while managing multiple projects. Possesses a deep understanding of contemporary visual communication and social media trends to drive innovative concepts.

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Art DirectionCreative Project ManagementTeam LeadershipVisual CommunicationMentorship

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Hard Skills

Art DirectionDesign ExperienceProject ManagementCreative StrategyVisual Storytelling

Soft Skills

Motivational LeadershipCollaborationEntrepreneurial SpiritInspirationTeam Player

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Creative LandscapeSocial Media TrendsCultural ConnectionNarrative DevelopmentCross-Discipline Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead by example and work hands-on across design and visual communication
Motivate and elevate the internal design team, including art directors, designers, copywriters, creative strategists, and storytellers
Develop concepts designed to connect with culture and champion big ideas
Mentor the team and collaborate with creative leaders on organizational evolution
Execute creative and brand vision for clients and the Day One brand
Shape and develop cohesive narratives and maximize output quality
Ideate and develop breakthrough concepts and set an example for the team
Manage up to the Creative Director and agency leadership, communicating proactively and taking a solution-oriented approach
Review and refine briefs, project plans, and staffing across projects
Organize resources and set teams up for success

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas
Applicants must already be in, or willing to relocate to, the Los Angeles metropolitan area
No company relocation allowance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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