Associate Creative Director, Art

$86,000 - $133,000/Yr

Edelman - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Edelman is seeking an Associate Creative Director (ACD) to join our dynamic creative team, where we pride ourselves on producing work that resonates with culture and drives conversations. Our agency is not confined to traditional PR, advertising, or marketing frameworks; instead, we thrive on creativity that challenges norms and captures attention. As an ACD, you will collaborate closely with an Associate Creative Director, Copywriter, and creative leadership to conceptualize and execute integrated campaigns across various media platforms, including social, digital, video, and experiential content. Your role will involve creating innovative campaign ideas for client projects and new business pitches, ensuring that our work is not only culturally relevant but also impactful and engaging. In this position, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing direction to team members and coordinating with project managers and production partners to ensure timely delivery within budget constraints. You will also prepare and present creative concepts to clients, driving the approval process and maintaining effective communication with external vendors and internal colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creativity and a strong desire to help others solve problems, contributing to a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation. At Edelman, we believe that our people are our most valuable resource. We are committed to fostering an equitable and inspiring workplace that reflects the diverse world we live in. Our creative teams are known for their boldness, empathy, and curiosity, and we are looking for an ACD who can help us continue to push boundaries and create work that not only meets client objectives but also resonates with audiences on a deeper level.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with an Associate Creative Director, Copywriter and at the direction of creative leadership to concept and plan execution of integrated campaigns and programs across a wide range of media and platforms, especially social, digital, video, experiences and content.
• Create and design campaign ideas for client projects and new business pitches that are earned-first and social by design.
• Work in concert with a wide range of specialties including account, strategy, project management, and influencer.
• Develop tactics which bring creative concepts to life and achieve program objectives.
• Manage multiple jobs simultaneously; managing and providing direction to other team members as needed.
• Work closely with a project manager and production partners to schedule projects and coordinate production.
• Prepare and present client creative presentations; Drive client approval process.
• Work effectively with external vendors and internal colleagues to complete projects within timeframe and budget.

Requirements

• At least 6 years experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail and handling them with a team oriented, entrepreneurial spirit.
• A bachelor's degree, preferably in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design.
• Experience maintaining client contact as needed and assist with budget and schedule development.
• Ability to prioritize and manage work, adhering to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous roles in Advertising or Graphic Design, a portfolio of ideas and executions demonstrating strong layout and composition with a keen eye for typography and motion.
• A professional-level mastery of industry standard design software and tools including the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Production experience in art direction and design for video, digital and social platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in influencer and or community management a plus.
• Pride in your previous work and the ability to speak to it clearly and concisely during the interview process.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Annual bonuses
• Region-specific benefits