Associate Creative & Art Director

jellyfishcareers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k retirement plan

Healthcare plans

Flexible working hours

Remote work up to 60%

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Jellyfish in New York is seeking an AI-Forward ACD - Art Director who is conceptually minded, with a background across mediums, focusing on film creative and production. You will lead AI-forward projects for global brands, creating visually inspiring ideas that cut through the clutter and excite audiences.

You’ll work hands-on daily while guiding a team of designers to bring your vision to life, collaborating across the US, UK and Mexico and using GenAI tools alongside traditional craft.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in ACD/Art Director roles at top agencies.
• Proven track record of award-winning campaigns and team leadership.
• Enthusiasm for AI in Art Direction with strong craft.

Responsibilities

• Own the Creative Vision across projects, driving excellence and consistency.
• Lead Art Direction across AI-forward projects and campaigns.
• Create film treatments, storyboards, and mood boards for AI film production.
• Be hands-on with mock-ups and storyboards using GenAI and design tools (e.g. Figma).
• Present work to clients and respond to feedback with creative solutions.
• Guide designers and editors from concept through final execution.
• Collaborate across US, UK, and Mexico teams.

Skills

ACD/Art Director experience

AI in art direction

Team leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

GenAI tools

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Google suite

ChatGPT

Midjourney

Job description

Capability Overview

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

Reporting to the VP Creative, we are looking for an AI-Forward ACD - Art Director who is conceptually-minded, with a background working across mediums - with a focus on film creative and production. You'll be hands-on leading AI-forward projects for some of the world's greatest brands - creating visually inspiring ideas that cut through the clutter to set hearts and feeds on fire. You'll excel in a dynamic, international environment - working across teams in the US, UK, and Mexico. You're an idea generator and are obsessed with bringing high-level Art Direction craft to every project - whether you're using the latest AI tools or not. You'll work hands-on everyday, but also can lead a team of makers to help bring your vision to life.

This is a hybrid position, based out of our New York office. The salary range for this position is between $130,000-170,000 USD, annually, and a final offer is dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

Creative vision

• Own the Creative Vision on your portfolio of projects - driving creative excellence and consistency across platforms and deliverables.
• Drive the Art Direction craft across all projects - leveling up all work across AI-forward projects.
• Strive to deliver award-winning ideas and craft whilst ensuring that all campaigns, from idea to final execution strongly deliver against the brief and client and business objectives.
• Work hands-on to create mock-ups and storyboards using the latest GenAI and Design tools i.e. Figma.
• Generate creative concepts for multiple brands, and work with a team of designers to bring them to life, visually.
• Be at the forefront of AI tools and bring world-class Art Direction to the world of AI.
• Confidently present work to clients and respond to feedback with creative solutions.
• Guide a team of designers and editors from concept through to final execution.
• Be highly collaborative - across teams in the US, UK and Mexico.
• Create film treatments, storyboards, and mood boards that guide the work on AI film production projects.

Leadership & Team Management

• Regularly share your team's latest creative work with your VP Creative, working closely for development and sign off.
• Guide AI film directors and AI motion designers through the film-making process.
• Be deft at mixing the latest AI tools with traditional Art Direction and Production techniques for the best possible outputs.
• Build relationships and influence with creatives in the US, UK and Mexico.
• Create groundbreaking visual ideas to promote brand engagement.
• Defend and improve ideas in response to client feedback
• Review work with the Creative Director, Creative VP and ECD, take feedback and actioning their direction across the team.
• Act as a champion for generative innovation by leveraging AI tools to create campaign visuals, generate assets, and iterate on the fly - enabling your team to move faster and stay focused on the big ideas.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience as an ACD/Art Director role at top advertising agencies.
• Proven track record of leading successful, award-winning advertising campaigns and teams.
• Enthusiasm for the use of AI in Art Direction - supported by a strong background and commitment to creative craft.
• Strong, integrated portfolio showcasing expertise in concept development, executional craft and multi-platform, award-winning, storytelling for the world's best brands
• Deep experience in the entire film production process, from pre-production through to post production and delivery.
• Expertise and continued awareness across digital, social, AI tools and emerging advertising trends.
• Excellent team and client communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working with global brands on high-profile, heart-of-culture campaigns.
• Hands on experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google suite, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Nano Banana and other AI-driven creative solutions.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritize your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs

Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme and 401k retirement plan.

Healthcare plans: Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.

All your information will be kept confidential according EEO guidelines.