Associate Creative Director, Copy & Brand Storytelling

Monks; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Generous PTO and holidays

401k with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance

Career growth in disruptor space

Diverse inclusive culture

DEI and sustainability commitment

Job summary

Monks is seeking an Associate Creative Director of Copy to lead narrative excellence for a Portland-based athletic wear company. You will shape messaging frameworks, write high‑level copy, and mentor a team of writers while collaborating with designers and strategists to deliver cohesive brand experiences across campaigns and digital platforms.

You will apply AI thoughtfully in research, ideation, and content development, ensuring brand voice remains strong while exploring new creative tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in copywriting, creative, or related roles in an agency, studio, or sophisticated in-house environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional conceptual thinking and copy craft across campaigns, digital experiences, and brand storytelling.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with adaptable voice and tone across channels.
• Strong conceptual thinking with ability to develop big ideas and carry them through execution.
• Experience developing messaging frameworks and narratives for multiple touchpoints.
• Strong understanding of digital experiences and writing for websites, mobile, ecommerce, social, and interactive environments.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools in the creative process with good judgement.
• Experience directing and mentoring writers while contributing to concepting and writing.
• Ability to collaborate with designers and multidisciplinary teams to align words with visuals.
• Strong presentation and communication skills to defend and sell creative thinking to clients.
• Editorial judgment and attention to detail to protect brand voice across high volumes of work.
• Cultural curiosity and awareness of trends in language, consumer behavior, and digital culture.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, curious, low-ego leadership style.
• Strong interest in sport, style, entertainment, technology, and youth culture.

Responsibilities

• Shape creative, messaging, and narratives across campaigns, platforms, content ecosystems, commerce, and experiences.
• Write at high level across formats, including headlines, brand storytelling, digital experiences, and product copy.
• Translate brand strategy and audience insights into clear, compelling narratives.
• Develop copy frameworks and maintain consistent voice while allowing flexibility across channels.
• Lead copy from ideation through execution and launch, maintaining quality and integrity.
• Mentor copywriters and creatives, providing constructive feedback to strengthen ideas.

Skills

8+ yrs exp

Copywriting

Brand storytelling

Leadership

AI in creative

Tools

AI writing tools

Job description

Monks is seeking an Associate Creative Director of Copy to lead narrative excellence for a Portland-based athletic wear company. You will shape messaging frameworks, write high‑level copy, and mentor a team of writers while collaborating with designers and strategists to deliver cohesive brand experiences across campaigns and digital platforms.

You will apply AI thoughtfully in research, ideation, and content development, ensuring brand voice remains strong while exploring new creative tools.