Associate Creative Director, Copy

As Associate Creative Director, Copy at Saucony, you will play a key role in bringing that belief to life through world‑class storytelling and brand expression. Partnering closely with creative, product, and marketing teams, you will lead the development of compelling concepts, campaigns, and narratives that resonate with a global audience. Responsibilities Partner with creative and brand leaders to translate strategy into distinctive, culturally relevant, and highly impactful creative concepts. Lead the development of elevated copy and storytelling across the full ecosystem including brand campaigns, product launches, retail, social, experiential, editorial, digital, and film. Champion the craft of copywriting setting a high bar for language, voice, narrative structure, and emotional resonance across all touchpoints. Play a key role in defining, shaping, and evolving Saucony’s tone‑of‑voice across both performance and lifestyle communications. Develop globally relevant ideas and narratives that translate authentically across regions, audiences, and cultures. Guide work from ideation through execution, ensuring creative excellence at every stage of the process. Present work with clarity, conviction, and a strong strategic foundation to internal stakeholders and partners. Stay deeply connected to culture, storytelling trends, and the evolving worlds of running, sport, fashion, design, and entertainment. Contribute to and help raise the bar within a highly collaborative, curious, and creatively ambitious team. Perform duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies. Perform other duties as assigned by manager. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. 8+ years of copywriting experience within a leading creative agency or brand. Exceptional storytelling ability, with a demonstrated mastery of voice, tone, and narrative craft. A portfolio that shows the ability to concept and execute breakthrough, culturally relevant work. Strong cross‑functional collaboration and leadership skills. Advanced understanding of modern brand building across performance and lifestyle spaces. Deep curiosity for culture, emerging storytelling formats, and the evolving media landscape. Excellent organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Passion for running culture and its intersection with style, creativity, and community. Self‑starter mentality with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach. Thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑output environment where priorities shift and momentum matters. Embrace collaboration across disciplines, with a team‑first mindset. Take ownership of work from concept through execution. Operate with a high level of accountability, curiosity, and creative ambition. Be energized by building new ways of working and raising the standard together. Working Conditions Normal office environment. Some travel may be required. Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote. EEO Statement Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. We are an equal opportunity employer and commit to providing equal opportunities for all associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saucony, Inc. (United States)