Associate Director CreativeSan Manuel • Highland, CA, US

Associate Director Creative

San Manuel • Highland, CA, US

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Director, Associate Creative

Under the direction of the Director, Marketing Services, the Director, Associate Creative plays a pivotal role in leading and inspiring creative teams to deliver compelling, brand-aligned campaigns across multiple channels. This role bridges strategic thinking and creative execution, ensuring that all creative output meets the high standards of innovation, effectiveness and brand consistency. This role mentors creative teams and works cross functionally with key stakeholders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Leads and mentors a team of designers, copywriters, multi-content producers and other creatives in the development of new creative campaigns that align with the needs of the key stakeholders. Fosters a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, professional growth and high-quality output.

2. Supports and provides strategic day-to-day direction for Creative Supervisors in managing team members. Ensures workflows are efficient, priorities are clear, and resources are allocated effectively to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality creative output.

3. Presents creative strategies and designs to key stakeholders with clarity and confidence. Actively listens to feedback and makes thoughtful adjustments to ensure alignment with business goals, brand standards, and campaign objectives.

4. Stays current with industry trends, including large format signage (static and digital), dynamic outdoor media, and television creative. Applies insights from emerging formats and technologies to elevate campaign relevance, innovation, and impact.

5. Seeks opportunities for staff training and professional development. Identifies skill gaps, recommends relevant workshops, courses, or certifications, and fosters a culture of continuous learning within the creative team.

6. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, or related field required.
Minimum 3 (three) years of creative experience required.
Minimum 3 (three) years of supervisory experience required.
Related, relevant, and / or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Ksa)

Advertising agency and / or in-house agency experience preferred.

Strong portfolio demonstrates multi-channel creative excellence.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other design tools.

Must have working knowledge of Macintosh computers and popular graphics industry software including but not limited to : Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite and similar programs. Must be proficient at Workfront or similar project management software utilized by the department.

Must be able to maximize input and output devices such as scanners, printers and other peripherals and send / receive materials via the internet.

Must have excellent project management and communication skills.

Must be able to manage a team effectively and be able to proactively problem solve, provide guidance and direction to their team, and appropriately coach their team when needed.

Licenses, Certifications And Registrations

At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

No Driving Responsibilities : Role does not require a driver's license or insurance.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Environment

Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled casino and office setting.

Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.

Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and / or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.

Sedentary work : involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.

Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.

Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position : The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.

Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.

Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.

The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!

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