Associate Creative Director

Lensa; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is seeking an Associate Creative Director Copywriter to spearhead creative campaigns in El Segundo. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in digital marketing, strong conceptual and writing skills, and the ability to lead and mentor creative teams. This position involves hands-on project management and contributions to new business development efforts, all while delivering high-quality work that meets client expectations.

Qualifications

• Portfolio must include digital work and campaigns.
• Strong conceptual thinking and hands-on writing skills required.
• 7+ years of experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Leads creative teams in developing copy solutions for projects.
• Mentors and provides feedback to junior creative staff.
• Works independently with limited oversight from management.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Hands-on writing

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

People-management

Job description

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Company Description

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Overview

Razorfish is seeking a ACD copywriter who is responsible for leading concept development and the translation and extension of concepts into effective copy for interactive marketing, online campaigns, digital content, paid and organic social. Under the direction of a Creative Lead, you will work hands-on on several projects at a time and will be involved in all phases of creative development. You will be responsible for planning and executing portions of projects independently or in conjunction with junior creative staff or freelancers. You will be involved in new business projects. You work independently, with limited oversight from your manager.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Group Creative Director
• Leads Creative teams in the successful creation and production of copy solutions for one to two assigned accounts
• Follows creative direction of senior Creative staff and Account staff
• Plans and directs many aspects of assigned projects, and serves as an integral member of the Creative team
• Accountable for leading experience with a team of Creative talent, and leading them in the development of creative work that is consistently sound, of excellent quality, and acceptable to the client
• Mentors and leads assigned Creative staff, and is available to critique their work
• Leads many internal details of assigned projects, including finding and/or choosing photographers, working and coordinating with Production and Account staff
• Leads the effort to translate established creative direction into conceptual ideas
• Participates as a Creative team member in new-business development efforts
• Works with appropriate account representative on all projects
  
  

Qualifications

• Portfolio must include digital (social, mobile, web, CRM) work and campaign work
• Must be conceptual/an idea person as well as a hands on writer
• Strong conceptual and hands on writing skills, with a broad knowledge of digital experiences.
• FinTech experience a plus
• 7+ years' experience
• Shown knowledge of steps required in creative development process: provides mentorship to achieve creative direction; gives timely and useful feedback; and produces all work in a timely, efficient manner
• Good presentation skills
• Good people-management and coaching skills
• Ability to solve problems using keen instincts and organizational experience
• Experience in mentoring, supervisory, and team-building skills
  
  

Additional Information

At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $64 - $67 per hour. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 06/30/25.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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