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Associate Creative Director, Copy
Chicago, ILApril 6th, 2026
Associate Creative Director-CopyEdelman is looking for a trend-savvy Associate Creative Director-Copy for a top retail client. This role calls for a style-savvy creative passionate about trends in social, fashion, beauty, home decor, and designthink Vanity Fair meets dynamic brand storytelling. You'll leverage cultural trends, IRL experiences, and sharp design to create standout campaigns that supercharge brands and captivate audiences.
Our team drives some of the world's most buzz-worthy work, like Ebay's pre-loved runway shows at NY and London Fashion Weeks or Dove's guide for coding Black hairstyles in gaming. Here, we don't just follow culture; we aim to change it.
This is not a plug-and-play role. As an earned-first agency, we shape our ideas around the story we want to tellnot the media plan. What we sell in shifts with every brief one day it's a reactive TikTok idea, the next it's a 360 campaign with PR, influencer, digital, and brand film components. We're looking for sharp thinkers and culture junkies who thrive in creative chaos.
You Should BeA social-first thinker fluent in TikTok, Instagram, apps we've never heard of, and niche internet subcultures
Strategic and collaborative, with a proven track record of big ideas and big wins
Experienced in 360 campaigns with an earned-first mindset
Obsessed with making smart, standout, award-winning work
Passionate about style/fashion/beauty/home decor, with an eye for cultural nuance and craft
Thriving in cross-functional environments, uniting creative, strategy, production, social and more to produce breakthrough work.
Ego-free, self-starting, and deeply team-oriented
This is a chance to work with a best-in-class creative crew that's picked up wins all the way to Cannes. If you're ready to do the best work of your lifewe'd love to meet you.
ResponsibilitiesWork in partnership with an Associate Creative Director-Art and at the direction of creative leadership to concept and plan execution of integrated campaigns and programs across a wide range of media and platforms, especially social, digital, video, experiences and content
Create and write campaign ideas for client projects and new business pitches that are earned-first and social by design
Work in concert with a wide range of specialties including account, strategy, project management, and influencer
Develop tactics which bring creative concepts to life and achieve program objectives
Manage multiple jobs simultaneously; managing and providing direction to other team members as needed
Work closely with a project manager and production partners to schedule projects and coordinate production
Prepare and present client creative presentations; Drive client approval process
Work effectively with external vendors and internal colleagues to complete projects within timeframe and budget
Basic QualificationsAt least 6 years experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail and handling them with a team oriented, entrepreneurial spirit
A bachelor's degree, preferably in English, Communications, or similar field of study
Additional Qualifications IncludeExperience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail and handling them with a team oriented, entrepreneurial spirit
Experience maintaining client contact as needed and assist with budget and schedule development
Ability to prioritize and manage work, adhering to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment
An understanding of industry standard design software and tools including the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud
Production experience in copywriting for video, digital and social platforms
Pride in your previous work and the ability to speak to it clearly and concisely during the interview process
Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.
$86,000-$138,000 per year
An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.
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