Associate Creative Director

This is a *HYBRID* position, with a 50% in office commitment in Columbia, South Carolina. By applying, you are agreeing that you can relocate / manage a commute to Columbia, South Carolina to be in-office 2.5 days per week.

Who are we looking for?

Lead creative teams in crafting strategies and executing standout work. Drive projects from brand systems to digital campaigns, keeping quality high at every step.

Your design expertise helps you guide creative teams, sharpen their thinking, and turn client challenges into compelling solutions.

You need to :

• Build creative direction that solves business problems
• Help teams do their best work through feedback and mentoring
• Keep projects focused and on-strategy from pitch to delivery
• Present and sell creative work to clients
• Stay hands-on enough to demonstrate solutions when needed

You have :

• Strong design foundation with experience leading broader creative initiatives
• Proven skills turning business goals into compelling creative strategies
• Ability to guide teams across all creative disciplines (design, copy, UX, content)
• Leadership in creative development from concept through production
• Experience directing integrated campaigns while maintaining quality
• 5+ years creative leadership, with a design-focused foundation
• Design degree (Visual Communication, Graphic Design or similar field)
• Portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and creative direction
• Sharp eye for craft across all creative work, rooted in design principles

What will you do?

As an Associate Creative Director, you will :

• Develop creative strategies that align with client objectives and brand values
• Manage and refine creative processes to improve efficiency and quality
• Lead a team of creatives from various disciplines (e.g., writers, designers, content creators)
• Generate ideas for integrated marketing campaigns
• Present creative concepts to clients, stakeholders, and team members
• Work with account management and strategy teams
• Handle multiple projects at once, meeting deadlines while maintaining creative standards
• Encourage innovation within your team, supporting new ideas and approaches
• Assist with new business pitches to help expand the agency's client base
• Find creative solutions that meet both client needs and creative goals
• Oversee quality control for creative output

What are the perks?

Join a dynamic community of creative minds working with 100+ diverse clients across industries. We believe in nurturing talent and offer :

• A chance to make a difference through our community engagement initiatives and pro-bono projects
• A collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and innovation
• Flexible work arrangements that respect your work-life balance
• An inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and encourages unique perspectives

Benefits :

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
4 days ago