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About the Role Equal parts sharp visual thinker, design leader, and creative problem solver. You have strong instincts for aesthetics, visual storytelling, culture, and what makes an idea stand out. Youre an ideas person, and you know how to turn a concept into work that captures attentionwhether thats a campaign visual, a social series, a brand system, or a fully produced shoot. Youre both a builder and a collaborator. You love great ideas, but youre equally energized by helping others bring them to life visually. You challenge the work, push for clarity, and elevate the thinking of everyone around you. Youre comfortable leading brainstorms, presenting ideas to clients, and rolling up your sleeves to art direct when needed. Youre tuned into culture and understand how brands participate meaningfully in it. Youre excited by the prospect of creating work that matters and collaborating with brands that want to do the same. While you care deeply about craft, you ultimately believe the best creative work is the work that drives results. The Associate Creative Director (Art Direction) works closely with their Copywriter counterpart and the Creative Director to shape creative output across projects and clients. You help lead the creative team, mentor designers and art directors, and ensure the work meets the agencys creative standards. You bring a thoughtful, visual lens to every projectWhat does this look like? Why does it matter? Is it distinctive? Will it resonate with the audience? You will lead and contribute to ideation, oversee visual development, and ensure creative concepts are translated into compelling, effective creative across formats. This is a senior role at the agency reporting to the Creative Director, requiring a minimum of 10 years of experience in creative roles , including experience leading projects and mentoring junior creatives. On a day-to-day basis, the Associate Creative Director Art will be responsible for: Leading visual concept development across campaigns, social content, brand initiatives, and production projects. Partnering with Copywriters, Designers, Strategists, and Producers to bring creative ideas to life. Contributing to and facilitating brainstorming sessions and creative workshops, helping generate strong concepts and shaping them into compelling visual executions. Developing and overseeing art direction across formats including campaign visuals, social content, brand systems, digital experiences, and production. Providing thoughtful feedback and guidance to designers and art directors to elevate the quality of the work. Collaborating with the Creative Director to ensure creative output meets the agencys standards and strategic objectives. Helping build pitch, concept, and production decks for new business and existing clients. Presenting creative ideas and visual direction to clients with confidence and clarity. Ensuring visual consistency and creative integrity across all deliverables. Participating in production processes, including concept development, mood boards, casting input, art direction on set, and guiding post-production when appropriate. Working cross-departmentally to translate strategic insights into compelling creative work. Supporting mentorship and development of junior designers and art directors on the team. Successful candidates will demonstrate: Strong conceptual thinking and exceptional visual storytelling ability across formats A deep understanding of design systems, visual identity, and brand aesthetics Strategic thinking and the ability to connect creative ideas to business goals Strong design instincts and attention to craft and detail Clear communication and presentation skills Experience collaborating closely with copywriters, strategists, and producers Comfort providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior creatives A strong understanding of social, digital, and integrated campaign work A team-first mentality and high emotional intelligence Why Academy Because you want to make your mark on a high-potential, evolving agency. Because you want to make work that matters. Because you believe social-first work can be smart, strategic, and creatively world-class. Because you want to lead a team that punches above its weight and has fun doing it. Equal Opportunity Employer Academy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please reach out to [email protected] , and we will gladly do what we can to provide assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr