Associate Creative Director

Weissman; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

Weissman, a St. Louis-based dance costume and dancewear manufacturer, seeks an Associate Creative Director to elevate the brand across catalog, web, email, and marketing.

You will translate big-picture vision into compelling campaigns, guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring talent in a fast-paced retail environment. The role requires collaboration with the Creative Director to drive seasonal storytelling, launches, and brand narratives that are visually impactful and strategically aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and portfolio strength may be considered.
• Experience leading campaigns and multi-channel initiatives in retail or brand environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative strategy into themes, messaging, and direction across projects and campaigns.
• Partner with the Creative Director to execute seasonal stories, launches, and multi-channel initiatives.
• Lead concept development and execution across catalog, web, email, photography, and marketing assets.
• Shape customer-facing storytelling and ensure messaging consistency across channels.
• Provide coaching and development to Senior Art Directors, Art Directors, Designers, and Copywriters.
• Oversee creative workflow direction and prioritize resources across initiatives.
• Ensure work aligns with brand standards and strategic direction.
• Review layouts and final deliverables for quality and consistency.
• Deliver thoughtful feedback to strengthen execution and messaging.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with merchandising, studio, marketing, and production.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand storytelling

Adobe Creative Suite

Team coaching

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Portfolio strength considered

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Brief Description

ABOUT US

At Weissman, located in St. Louis, Missouri, we've been the heartbeat of the dance community for 60 incredible years. As a privately held, medium-sized company, we're not just another manufacturer - we're the driving force behind the dance industry's most stunning costumes and dancewear. From digital sketch to delivered product, we handle every step in-house, infusing passion and expertise into every creation.

What drives us? Our extraordinary team! We've cultivated a talent base skilled in merchandising, marketing, design, and more, constantly investing in our people, products, and technology to stay ahead.

Why join us? Because here, you're not just an employee - you're a valued member of a passionate community dedicated to making dreams a reality. We're not just creating costumes and dancewear; we're empowering performances, sparking creativity, and celebrating the artistry of dance.

If you're ready to unleash your creativity, be part of something bigger, and make an impact in an exciting, dynamic industry, Weissman is the place for you. Come, let's dance towards a future where dreams take center stage.

JOB TITLE

Associate Creative Director

LOCATION

St. Louis, Missouri (Hybrid)

HYBRID POLICY

70% On-Site

30% Work-from-Home

Job Summary

The Associate Creative Director plays a key role in shaping and elevating the Weissman brand across every customer touchpoint. This creative leader transforms big-picture vision into compelling campaigns, customer-facing storytelling, and actionable creative direction across catalog, web, email, photography, and marketing initiatives. Working closely with the Creative Director and cross-functional partners, this role helps bring seasonal concepts, launch strategies, and brand narratives to life in a way that is visually impactful, strategically aligned, and unmistakably Weissman.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly collaborative and concept-driven creative professional who thrives in fast-paced retail or brand environments. The ideal candidate combines strong visual storytelling instincts with the ability to lead projects, mentor creative talent, and execute high-priority work with both strategic thinking and hands‑on creativity. If you are energized by building compelling customer experiences, elevating creative quality, and helping shape the future of a growing brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative strategy into clear themes, messaging, and actionable creative direction across projects and campaigns
• Partner closely with the Creative Director to execute seasonal stories, launches, and multi-channel marketing initiatives
• Lead concept development and execution across catalog, web, email, photography, and supporting marketing assets
• Help shape customer-facing storytelling and ensure consistency in messaging and visual presentation across channels
• Provide direction, coaching, and development to Senior Art Directors, Art Directors, Graphic Designers, and Copywriters
• Oversee creative workflow direction and help prioritize resources across competing initiatives
• Ensure creative work aligns with brand standards, business priorities, and approved strategic direction
• Review layouts, presentations, concepts, and final deliverables for quality, consistency, and readiness
• Deliver thoughtful and strategic feedback that strengthens both creative execution and message clarity
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with merchandising, studio, marketing, and production teams

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and portfolio strength may be considered

Experience

• 7 to 9 years of progressive creative experience within retail, apparel, brand, or agency environments
• Experience leading campaigns, launches, or multi-channel creative initiatives
• Experience managing multidisciplinary creative teams in collaborative, fast-paced environments
• Strong background in both print and digital creative development, including catalog, e-commerce, email, social, packaging, or related marketing channels
• Experience building strong partnerships across creative, merchandising, marketing, studio, and production teams preferred

Knowledge, Skills + Abilities:

• Strong ability to translate strategy into actionable creative direction
• Excellent understanding of visual storytelling, campaign structure, and customer-facing messaging
• Ability to balance hands‑on creative execution with project leadership and team development
• Strong coaching, communication, and collaboration skillsExcellent design judgment and attention to brand consistency across channels
• Strong project management, prioritization, and decision-making abilities
• Professional business acumen with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and creative workflow tools

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

At Weissman, we take care of our people. Full-time salaried employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision (100% employer-paid), dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). We offer a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Time away from work is important too—we provide generous Paid Time Off (PTO), four floating holidays annually, and nine company-observed holidays. Our benefits also include paid parental and adoption leave, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support resources, and access to wellness and mental health services. Benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment.