Associate Creative Director

We Are Social

. Work alongside and oversee creative output, ensuring projects resonate with target audiences and meet agency standards .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $70,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creative leadership, managing complex campaigns, and integrating AI tools to enhance storytelling and workflow efficiency. Proven ability to build client relationships and mentor teams while delivering high-quality creative output.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative LeadershipSocial Media Content CreationArt DirectionCopywritingAI Integration

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Hard Skills

Creative Strategy DevelopmentOn-Set ProductionPost-ProductionShort-Form VideoMotion GraphicsCampaign Brief DevelopmentClient KPI AnalysisEmerging AI ToolsVisual Narrative OversightTask Delegation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationEmpathyTeam MentoringCollaborationFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsCreative SoftwareSocial Media PlatformsProject Management ToolsPresentation Software

Industry Keywords

Creative AgencyBrand TeamClient RelationshipsCampaign ManagementCreative Output Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work alongside and oversee creative output, ensuring projects resonate with target audiences and meet agency standards
Integrate AI and foster a collaborative creative environment
Transform complex client challenges into award-winning work
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Defend creative directions and translate high-level business needs into actionable tasks
Navigate fluctuating budgets and tight timelines while keeping teams focused
Manage the transition from concept to final craft across multiple high-priority workstreams
Lead clients in developing social thinking, campaigns, and content
Oversee daily work of creative staff, delegate tasks, provide feedback, and foster growth
Lead complex ideas and ensure art direction and copy meet agency standards
Provide creative solutions and inspire others
Manage and mentor junior team members
Identify opportunities combining emerging AI tools with traditional storytelling
Use AI to streamline workflows, compress ideation, expand creative possibilities, and develop campaign briefs and presentations
Serve as the team’s AI subject matter expert, train staff, and lead ethical AI adoption in creative workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years experience working in a creative leadership role within an agency or internal brand team
Proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content
Understanding of authentic social platform-native content, including short-form video, motion graphics, and trending sounds
Ability to communicate effectively with empathy and respect
Ability to oversee both visual and narrative components of large-scale campaigns
Experience crafting creative strategies grounded in market data and client KPIs
Hybrid creative skills, including art direction and copywriting
On-set production and post-production experience
Willingness to lead by example and experience guiding teams and leading creative projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Passport program allowing employees to explore and work from one of 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more
Carbon offset initiatives
Community kitchens
Equal opportunity employment