Associate Director Creative

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)

Licenses, Certifications And Registrations

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Environment

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

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