Associate Creative Director

Job Description

Associate Creative Director

Company Overview :

At Activate, we are renowned for crafting extraordinary experiences that make a lasting impact for some of the world's most influential brands. Our expertise spans the production of kits, mobile tours, and standout live events, enhancing brand visibility and strengthening customer loyalty. As a WBENC-certified company, we take pride in fostering an inclusive work environment that emphasizes growth, offers competitive benefits, and champions collaboration.

Position Summary :

We are seeking an Associate Creative Director to help lead our creative team in the conceptualization, design, and presentation of innovative branded experiences, from large-scale activations and mobile tours to kitted experiences and digital content. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned design professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-output environments, balancing hands-on creative contribution with team mentorship and pitch strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptual and Ideation Responsibilities :

• Lead the conceptual development of immersive brand activations, PR kits, mobile tours, virtual experiences, and live events.
• Champion breakthrough ideas that drive emotional engagement, brand visibility, and business impact.
• Oversee the creation of pitch-winning decks, including copywriting, mood boards, concept renders, and brand storytelling.
• Conduct team brainstorms and design sprints to unlock creative possibilities.
• Translate complex client briefs into actionable creative direction and presentation narratives.
• Maintain a pulse on trends across pop culture, design, tech, and relevant industries to infuse fresh thinking into all ideation work.
• Collaborate with Business Development on pitches, RFPs, and proactive concepting to win new work.

Graphic Design and Presentation Responsibilities :

Physical Design and Execution Responsibilities :

Job Qualifications :

Requirements :

Activate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.