Associate Creative Director

THE ROLE We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Associate Creative Director to join our growing team. You will work along side and oversee the creative output, ensuring every project resonates with target audiences while maintaining our agency’s high standards. You will be responsible for integrating AI, fostering a collaborative environment, and transforming complex client challenges into award-winning work. WE ARE A social first creative agency powered by making human connections. We’re proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant work of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference YOU ARE A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively Not interested in just following trends – you want to create them A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of cultural moments to create "Ideas Worth Talking About," WHAT YOU’LL DO Build and maintain strong client relationships, confidently defending creative directions and translating high level business needs into actionable tasks for the creative team Navigate project hurdles such as fluctuating budgets and tight timelines with sophisticated problem solving skills, ensuring the team remains focused and effective under pressure Seamlessly manage the transition from abstract concept to final craft, ensuring the integrity of the creative vision is maintained across multiple high priority workstreams Lead clients to evolve their approach and partner with the agency to deliver world changing social thinking, campaigns and content Oversee the daily work of creative staff, delegating tasks effectively, providing high level constructive feedback, and fostering an environment of growth and creative bravery Lead the development of complex, nuanced ideas, ensuring all art direction and copy meet rigorous agency standards while strategically contributing to long term client goals Proactively provide creative solutions for clients and inspire others to do the same Manage and mentor junior team members, by leading, inspiring and developing a team of innovative creative thinkers Identify creative opportunities that blend emerging AI tools with traditional storytelling Use AI to help streamline processes, such as workflows compress the ideation phase, expand creative horizons, and to develop campaign briefs & presentations Act as the team’s AI subject matter expert, training staff on new capabilities and leading the conversation on the proactive, ethical use of AI in creative workflows 7+ years experience working in a creative leadership role within an agency or internal brand team You have a proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content You understand how to be authentically native on social platforms via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc. You are a strong communicator who treats co-workers and clients with empathy and respect Ability to oversee both visual and narrative components of large-scale campaigns Experience crafting creative strategies that are grounded in market data and client KPIs Hybrid creative skills (e.g. A sharp wit and a good eye. You can art direct and write. You’re comfortable making and directing.) On-set production and post-production experience Willingness to get your hands dirty and lead by example with experience guiding teams and leading creative projects JOIN US At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work. Let’s make great things together. We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at #J-18808-Ljbffr