{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c65843a6dce3d78c87aae896","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c65843a6dce3d78c87aae896","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c65843a6dce3d78c87aae896","title":"Associate Creative Director","description":"OverviewPlacement Type:TemporarySalary:$60-74 HourlyStart Date:Aug 3, 2026Associate Creative DirectorReports To: Creative DirectorLocation: Remote (Ideally San Francisco or Los Angeles)Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)Job Summary: The Associate Creative Director (ACD) plays a pivotal role in driving creative excellence across campaigns and initiatives. Equal parts thinker, maker, and leader, the ACD partners with creative directors, art directors, writers, designers, and cross-functional teams to shape brand storytelling that is bold, engaging, and effective. This role requires the ability to move seamlessly between high-level concepting and hands-on execution while inspiring and mentoring teams to deliver their best work.Key Responsibilities & Time Allocation:50% - Creative Execution & Strategy: Balance hands-on creative contributions with leadership responsibilities, stepping in to develop key assets or refine work as needed.30% - Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and inspire a team of designers, writers, and art directors-providing clear direction, actionable feedback, and mentorship.20% - Campaign & Operations Management: Ensure the successful, on-time, and within-budget delivery of all creative deliverables.Qualifications & ExperienceIndustry Experience: 8+ years as a creative in an agency or in-house brand setting.Management Experience: 2+ years managing and leading creative teams.Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience required.Certifications/Licenses: N/ACompetencies & CoreSkills: Proven Portfolio: Strong track record demonstrating concept development, campaign execution, and creative team leadership.Communication & Storytelling: Excellent presentation skills with the ability to articulate concepts clearly and influence senior leadership and business partners.Team Leadership: Proven success managing, mentoring, and elevating the performance of creative talent.Agility & Execution: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced enterprise environment, successfully managing multiple priorities without sacrificing creative quality.Channel Expertise: Broad knowledge across marketing channels with a strong point of view on digital, social, and emerging media formats.#LI-CB1","company":"Skill","rawCompany":"skill","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-26T23:36:10.107Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-2011.00","title":"Advertising and Promotions Managers","slug":"advertising-and-promotions-managers"},{"code":"27-1011.00","title":"Art Directors","slug":"art-directors"},{"code":"11-2021.00","title":"Marketing Managers","slug":"marketing-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541810","title":"Advertising Agencies","slug":"advertising-agencies"},{"code":"541890","title":"Other Services Related to Advertising","slug":"other-services-related-to-advertising"},{"code":"541820","title":"Public Relations Agencies","slug":"public-relations-agencies"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Creative Director","description":"OverviewPlacement Type:TemporarySalary:$60-74 HourlyStart Date:Aug 3, 2026Associate Creative DirectorReports To: Creative DirectorLocation: Remote (Ideally San Francisco or Los Angeles)Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)Job Summary: The Associate Creative Director (ACD) plays a pivotal role in driving creative excellence across campaigns and initiatives. 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