Associate Creative Director, Art Director

Hill Holliday and DNY are hiring an Associate Creative Director, Art Director to strengthen their creative team in Boston. This hybrid role supports both agencies by shaping innovative, visually compelling work across a wide range of clients, industries, and platforms. You will help develop strategically driven creative concepts from early thinking through final production, while partnering across disciplines to ensure the output is consistent, high-quality, and impactful. The position also includes mentoring and creative leadership responsibilities, along with staying current on new design trends and technologies. Responsibilities Conceptualize and develop innovative, strategically driven creative ideas and campaigns across digital, social, traditional, and experiential platforms. Lead art direction , visual storytelling, and design development from initial concept through final execution to maintain quality and impact. Collaborate closely with copywriters, designers, strategists, account teams, and other creative partners across both agencies. Create visually compelling and original work for clients across a variety of industries and categories. Oversee creative productions of varying sizes and complexities while protecting creative integrity and consistency . Build and maintain strong client relationships by presenting concepts confidently and incorporating feedback. Provide creative direction, guidance, and mentorship to junior creative team members. Partner with creative leadership to elevate the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of the agencies’ creative output. Stay current with emerging design trends, technologies, and creative innovations to inspire fresh thinking and push creative boundaries. Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial agency culture that supports innovation, creativity, and continuous growth. Requirements Demonstrated experience in art direction , design, creative concept development, and integrated advertising campaigns. A strong portfolio showing exceptional design sensibility, conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and creative execution across multiple platforms. Experience developing creative work for clients across different industries and categories. Strong understanding of design principles including typography, composition, branding, and visual communication . Proficiency in industry-standard design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant creative platforms. Experience overseeing creative productions from concept through completion, including photography, video, digital, and other content formats. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to build strong client relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience providing creative direction and mentoring junior creative talent. Ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and thrive in a dynamic agency environment. A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for producing outstanding creative work. Location and Salary Location: Boston, MA (hybrid). Compensation: USD 130,000 - 150,000 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hill Holliday