Associate Creative Director

Rightsideup; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rightsideup is seeking a seasoned Associate Creative Director, Visual to lead visual direction for marketing and product initiatives in Austin, Texas. You will collaborate with diverse teams and mentor junior designers while ensuring quality across creative outputs.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in design with a strong portfolio and proven leadership in a collaborative environment. This role requires expertise in branding and communication through visuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of design and art direction experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing success in branding and campaigns.
• Ability to mentor and guide creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual design and art direction across campaigns and social projects.
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and strategists for creative concepts.
• Mentor junior designers through feedback.

Skills

Leadership in design

Visual storytelling

Collaborative creativity

Branding expertise

Job description

About the Job

Right Side Up is a collective of premium marketing talent—without the agency fluff. We work with early‑stage ventures, fast‑growing tech companies, and Fortune 500 teams to drive growth. Our clients include Stitch Fix, Sephora, Yelp, Sun Basket, Crunchbase, DoorDash, Calm, and many others.

We are seeking a seasoned Associate Creative Director, Visual for a contract engagement to lead the visual direction and execution of marketing, product, events, and social initiatives for a client. In this role you will shape and expand the brand through compelling visual storytelling and strategic design leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual design and art direction across integrated campaigns, events, editorial, and social projects.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with writers, designers, motion artists, and strategists to develop cohesive creative concepts.
• Mentor and guide junior designers through feedback and reviews.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and attention to detail across all creative output.
• Present work to internal stakeholders and leadership with clarity and confidence.
• Help evolve and scale the brand’s visual identity and design systems.
• Partner with producers and project managers to manage timelines and creative resources.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design and art direction, including 3+ years in a creative leadership role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing success across branding, campaigns, product, and event design.
• Deep understanding of brand systems, visual storytelling, and cross‑channel execution.
• Proven ability to mentor creative teams and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Experience in product marketing and building visuals that clearly communicate complex product stories.
• Experience in financial services and/or in‑product design.