Associate Creative Director

Amplify; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Paid parental leave

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Amplify is seeking an Associate Creative Director who thrives in TikTok, social content, and cultural moments. Lead creative direction across campaigns, pitches, and always-on work while collaborating with account and post-production teams to ensure bold, strategic outcomes.

You will mentor a team, present to clients, and guide projects from concept to delivery, with on-site shoots in Los Angeles as needed. Work-from-home flexibility with frequent shoots.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in creative, social work within an agency or brand environment.
• Award-winning or viral social campaigns.
• Experience leading & executing creative direction for social-first clients.
• Deep understanding of TikTok, creator culture, and how brands participate in trends.
• Strong storytelling and conceptual thinking.
• Collaborative with internal teams to bring ideas to life.
• Confident communicator with client-facing experience.
• Ability to move quickly under pressure.
• Mentoring experience and fostering collaboration.
• Global mindset with international work experience.
• Understanding of video editing workflows.
• Strong scriptwriting or art direction skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision for organic social on a priority account.
• Translate briefs and goals into impactful TikTok concepts.
• Collaborate with Account Management, Partnerships and Production teams.
• Present creative ideas to clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee and mentor editors and designers.
• Keep Amplify’s output on-brand and culturally relevant.
• Stay ahead of trends in digital media and culture.
• Refine processes to boost agility and collaboration.
• Lead multiple projects from concept to delivery.
• Attend in-person shoots and direct crew and talent.

Skills

Leadership

Storytelling

Collaboration

Presentation

Creativity

Time management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Amplify is a global digital entertainment, talent management, and creator agency operating at the dynamic intersection of talent, content, and culture. Founded and headquartered in Australia and now spanning the Asia Pacific, United States, and beyond, we sit at the heart of creator culture as we set out to redefine entertainment for the modern world. We collaborate with the world’s biggest brands and top digital talent to craft original campaigns, live events, and high-impact digital experiences that truly connect with audiences everywhere.

At our core, we give brands the ultimate advantage on social feeds by doing something simple yet transformative: we help them create like a creator. Our specialty is helping brands work with creators—whether through creator-led campaigns, always-on content, social commerce, digital production, or paid media. We’ve brought together the best creator-first thinkers, digital-native creatives, and social producers to shift the tone from bland brand-speak to pure, platform-native authenticity, combining sharp global perspective with a down-to-earth, genuine spirit. Because we think like creators, we are creators, ensuring we stay endlessly curious, act boldly, and move at the speed of culture. Welcome to your creator era. Welcome to Amplify.

This role is working full time from home - but you must be based in L.A to attend regular shoots for campaigns.

The Role:

We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director who thrives in the world of TikTok, social content, and cultural moments - someone who can turn insight into ideas, and ideas into campaigns that actually shape conversations.

You’ll help define and execute Amplify’s creative direction across always-on social clients, in addition to campaigns, pitches, and internal projects - ensuring our work is bold, strategic, and resonates with audiences. You’ll collaborate closely with our Account Management and Post-Production teams to make sure ideas are not only creatively ambitious but executed seamlessly.

The ideal person is equal parts visionary and hands-on - confident presenting to clients, mentoring creatives, and working in the fast, ever-changing world of social and creator culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative vision for organic social on a priority account, ensuring Amplify remains ahead of the curve in digital storytelling and impact.
• Translate briefs and business goals into clear, impactful creative concepts that cut through on TikTok and beyond.
• Collaborate with Account Management, Partnerships and Production teams to ensure creative concepts are strategically sound, efficiently executed, and deliver exceptional results.
• Confidently present creative ideas and campaign concepts to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee, mentor, and grow a creative team - give meaningful feedback and direction to editors & designers.
• Keep Amplify’s creative output consistent, on-brand, and culturally relevant.
• Stay ahead of trends in digital media, emerging platforms, and culture - bringing fresh thinking and innovation to every project.
• Help refine and evolve creative processes to enhance agility, collaboration, and quality of output.
• Lead multiple projects from concept to delivery, managing timelines and creative processes.
• Attend in-person shoots, directing crew and talent as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 6 - 8 years of experience doing creative, social based work within and agency or brand environment from either a copy or art background
• Award-winning or viral social campaign experience.
• Proven experience leading & executing creative direction for social-first clients or campaigns.
• Deep understanding of TikTok, creator culture, and how brands can authentically participate in online trends.
• Strong creative and conceptual thinker who can connect big ideas with audience insights.
• Experienced collaborator who works seamlessly with internal teams to bring ideas to life.
• Confident communicator and presenter with exceptional storytelling skills.
• Able to move quickly, think creatively, and deliver under pressure.
• Experience mentoring creative teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and curiosity.
• Passionate and ambitious about the creator economy.
• Have a global mindset and experience working internationally
• Understanding of video editing and workflows
• Strong scriptwriting or art direction skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience working on large entertainment or social-adjacent clients (Netflix, YouTube, Meta, etc)
• Hands-on production experience - ability to tap into a network of videographers, audio, & more
• Previous experience working with digital publishers or creators
• Proficiency with Adobe suite

Life at Amplify

We move fast, back big ideas, and hold ourselves to high standards, all while keeping things down-to-earth, kind, and genuinely collaborative. Amplify is an energetic home for curious minds and bold thinkers who want true ownership over their work. We give sharp, ambitious people the freedom, clarity, and backing to craft a standout career and see the direct impact of their work on a global scale.

What You’ll Enjoy

• Big Impact: Work directly with premier creators and iconic global powerhouse brands on campaigns that define modern culture.
• Uncapped Trajectory: Build your career with total ownership, backed by clear, structured progression pathways to help you grow rapidly.
• Flexible Rhythm: Strike the right balance with a hybrid model, working from home full time but being on site for shoots frequently.
• Time to Celebrate: Take a fully paid day off on your birthday to reset and celebrate you.
• Family Backing: Access up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave to support you and your growing family.
• Social & Connection: We celebrate everyone’s contributions and reward the team with regular events, lunches, and overseas company offsites to keep us connected.