Associate Creative Director, Art

$86,000 - $133,000/Yr

Edelman - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Edelman is seeking an Associate Creative Director (ACD) to join our dynamic creative team, which is known for producing some of the most talked-about work in the industry. The ACD will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing and executing integrated campaigns that resonate with culture and drive engagement. Our creative department thrives on innovation and creativity, working on a diverse range of projects that go beyond traditional advertising. From heartfelt brand anthems to culture-hijacking stunts, the ACD will be involved in every aspect of the creative process, ensuring that our work not only captures attention but also sparks conversation and change. In this role, you will collaborate closely with an Associate Creative Director, Copywriter, and other creative leadership to develop campaign ideas that are both earned-first and social by design. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing direction to team members and ensuring that all creative concepts are brought to life effectively. Your ability to work across various media platforms, including social, digital, video, and experiential content, will be crucial in achieving program objectives. You will also be responsible for preparing and presenting client creative presentations, driving the client approval process, and working with external vendors to complete projects on time and within budget. At Edelman, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and strive to create an inspiring workplace that reflects the world we live in. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creativity and collaboration, and who want to contribute to a culture that supports and encourages one another. If you are ready to unlock wild and innovative ideas that challenge the status quo, we want to hear from you!

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

Nice-to-haves

• 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
• 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

• Annual bonuses
• Paid Time Off policy
• Region-specific benefits