1000heads is hiring : Associate Creative Director - Art in Chicago

We are looking for an Associate Creative Director who excels in a dynamic setting and thrives when tackling complex tasks head on! If you are passionate about the small things and are eager to get dirty with ever-evolving work across a wide range of projects for some of the world’s biggest brands, we’d like to meet you! Here you will find some of the coolest creative briefs out there and will lead innovative campaigns, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, drive creative excellence, and shape brand narratives to captivate audiences in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

For this role, we're looking for someone with a design or art background.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design creative visual identity / look & feel for new campaigns and how it maps across the social landscape.

Help bring creator projects to life through narrative storytelling.

Work from a brief with a copywriter or other members of the creative team, generating ideas to present to clients.

Design and produce effective social and digital campaigns.

Determine how to best represent concepts visually.

Produce storyboards, wireframes, and layouts based on creative ideas.

Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and a target audience to develop an artistic approach and style to match.

Manage and coordinate with designers, motion graphics artists, video editors, and copywriters.

Lead and mentor a team of creative professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including account management, production, and strategy, to deliver integrated solutions that exceed client expectations.

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously elevate the agency's creative capabilities.

Manage projects, on and off location, and work within a budget.

Requirements

This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in office required. You must reside in one of our US office locations : New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Miami.

7-10+ years' experience in the creative field.

Strong portfolio showcasing innovative and impactful creative work across digital and social media platforms.

Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Agency and social media experience strongly preferred.

Expert knowledge of the social landscape, including platforms, formats, native tools, trending content, etc.

Expert knowledge of design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Keen eye for design and visualization and a meticulous attention to detail.

Time management and multitasking abilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and more!

Generous time off package, including the last week of the year

401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match

Gym and professional development stipends

Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours

DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups

Commute and parking benefits

Wellness program that focuses on mental, physical and financial employee wellness

And much more!

SALARY RANGE

$120,000 - $150,000 per annum

ABOUT 1000HEADS

1000heads combines expertise in data & analytics, strategy, technology and creativity to help the world’s best businesses build Social Age brands. 1000heads provides a fully integrated, end-to-end Social Transformation™ proposition to blue-chip clients encompassing data & analytics, strategy and implementation. 1000heads has a global footprint, employing over 200 people across 12 offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Bogota, Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Japan, Paris and Berlin. 1000heads’ clients include Alphabet, Nature Made, The North Face, San Pellegrino, Amazon, Cisco, and Diageo.

1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are passionately committed to working together to promote an inclusive environment which celebrates and promotes diversity. We are committed to our belief that diversity in our team generates better and bolder ideas, creativity, understanding and respect. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.

For more information on 1000heads, visit 1000heads.com.