Associate Creative Director

Destination DC Client Services - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

About the position

The Associate Creative Director (ACD) at Destination DC plays a pivotal role in shaping and directing the creative vision for marketing and communications efforts that promote Washington, DC as a premier destination. This position involves leading a design team, collaborating with various stakeholders, and overseeing the execution of diverse projects, including print and digital advertising, video, and event materials. The ACD is expected to inspire creativity while ensuring consistent branding and high-quality deliverables that resonate with both local and visiting audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct execution of companywide projects including advertising, video, photography, sales collateral, presentations, emails, and publications.
• Shape and uphold industry-facing (Destination DC) and consumer-facing (Washington, DC) visual languages in all creative executions.
• Push the boundaries of design and storytelling to produce compelling creative work that exceeds client needs.
• Develop creative that meets overall production budget as well as individual project estimates.
• Develop strong working relationships with departmental clients, serving as a creative consultant.
• Serve as the client advocate within the production process.
• Oversee the creative process within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring collaboration and cohesion.
• Mentor and develop creative team members, sharing your passion for creative work.
• Engage in hands-on design and/or photo and video editing based on skill set and production needs.
• Manage special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 7+ years of design, production and marketing experience, preferably in an agency or in-house environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual storytelling.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Strong relationship-building and presentation skills.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Destination marketing or hospitality industry experience.

Benefits

• Up to 10% 401-k employer match
• Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental and vision
• 100% of commuter benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Additional perks