Associate Creative Director

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$60-74 Hourly

Start Date:

Aug 3, 2026

Join a globally recognized brand at the forefront of its industry, where innovation meets impact. We are seeking a visionary creative leader to shape the future of our brand storytelling. This pivotal role offers the unique opportunity to drive creative excellence, influence strategic campaigns, and mentor a talented team, directly impacting how our brand connects with millions.

About the Role

As an integral part of our creative leadership, you will be a driving force behind bold, engaging, and effective campaigns. This position demands a dynamic individual who can seamlessly blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, fostering an environment where creativity thrives and impactful work is consistently delivered. You will collaborate closely with creative directors, art directors, writers, designers, and cross-functional teams to bring compelling brand narratives to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development of high-impact creative assets, balancing hands-on creation with strategic oversight to ensure alignment with brand vision and campaign objectives.
• Inspire, guide, and mentor a diverse team of creative professionals, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and fostering an environment of continuous growth and excellence.
• Oversee the successful delivery of creative projects, ensuring all deliverables meet high standards of quality, are completed on time, and remain within budget.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of proven experience as a creative professional within an agency or in-house brand environment.
• 2+ years of demonstrated success in managing and leading creative teams.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional concept development, successful campaign execution, and effective creative team leadership.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex creative concepts and influence senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• A track record of successfully managing, mentoring, and elevating the performance of creative talent.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced enterprise environment, adept at managing multiple priorities without compromising creative quality.
• Broad knowledge across various marketing channels, with a strong understanding of digital, social, and emerging media formats.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.