Associate Creative Director, Art

Gupta Media; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with Safe Harbor

Paid time off

Paid family leave

Commuting stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Gupta Media in Boston is seeking an Associate Creative Director to lead visual direction, art direction, and craft across digital and social campaigns. You will shape the look and feel, ensuring consistency and bold visuals that perform.

You will mentor designers, collaborate with copy and strategy, and help grow client work through presentation-ready visuals and a culture of high standards. This role anchors Gupta’s creative leadership in a fast-paced agency setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a creative field with 3+ years in a senior art direction or creative leadership role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating art direction, visual systems, and high-quality digital and social work.
• Experience leading visual execution across multiple projects while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor designers and elevate creative output.
• Detail‑oriented with a high bar for craft and execution.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced agency environment with tight timelines.
• Actively engaged in shaping creative culture and visual standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead art direction across campaigns and maintain quality across digital and social work.
• Shape the visual direction of Gupta’s creative work and campaigns.
• Mentor designers and provide constructive, growth-focused feedback.
• Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, editors, and clients to shape ideas.
• Support new business efforts with sharp visual storytelling and presentations.

Skills

Art direction

Visual design

Creative leadership

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Collaboration

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are Gupta Media. For the past 25 years, we’ve driven performance marketing for the biggest brands in the world — Disney, Amazon, and Sony Music, to name a few.

We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director, a strong visual leader who brings ideas to life through design, art direction, and craft. This role is for someone who thinks strategically but leads visually, partnering closely with copy, strategy, and client teams to create work that performs and stands out.

In this role, you’ll help shape the visual direction of Gupta’s creative work, lead art direction across campaigns, and mentor designers to consistently raise the bar. You’ll also support new business efforts and client growth by bringing sharp visual thinking, strong presentation skills, and a collaborative mindset to every engagement.

You are…

…A visually driven and conceptual creative leader with a strong point of view on design, layout, motion, and emerging visual trends, with the ability to push work from good to great.

…A digital-first art director who creates compelling visual systems and executions across social, digital, and integrated campaigns.

…A hands‑on leader who guides creative teams from concept through delivery, offering clear visual direction and practical feedback.

…A strong collaborator who partners naturally with copywriters, editors, strategists, and media to shape ideas and own their visual expression.

…A confident communicator who can clearly explain visual decisions and creative rationale to internal teams and clients.

Your background and qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in the creative field, with 3+ years in a senior art direction or creative leadership role, particularly within digital and social.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating art direction, visual systems, and high-quality digital and social work.
• Experience leading visual execution across multiple projects while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor designers and elevate creative output.
• Detail‑oriented with a high bar for craft and execution.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced agency environment with tight timelines.
• Actively engaged in shaping creative culture and visual standards.

A bit more about us:

Gupta Media was founded over 25 years ago on the idea that advertising could create huge leverage in our clients' businesses. Our work initially focused on the entertainment industry, specifically live events and recorded music (SXSW, Sony Music, Universal Music, and Disney Music Group are all clients). We have grown to include global brands (Amazon, Sophia Learning), major sports franchises (X Games, Florida Panthers, Washington Commanders, Cleveland Cavaliers, Women’s Tennis Association), as well as public sector institutions (City of Boston, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism).

Work Environment

Gupta Media is an office-first organization.

Our Commitment

At Gupta Media, we work hard every day to be better at all that we do — and that includes fostering a diverse and inclusive community that encourages and respects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas.

Compensation

At Gupta Media, base salary is one component of our total compensation and benefits package. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $105,000 - 125,000, depending on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. This role is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan, which is based on the company's performance.

We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance; Flexible and Dependent Care Savings Accounts; a 401(k) with up to 5% Safe Harbor contributions; paid time off; paid family leave; commuting and wellness stipends; and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US for at least 3 years.