Associate Creative Director, Art

Edelman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a visionary Associate Creative Director to lead innovative campaigns for top retail clients. This role is perfect for a creative with a passion for social, fashion, and design trends. You will collaborate with a talented team to produce standout work that challenges traditional advertising norms. Join a forward-thinking company that values bold ideas and fosters a culture of trust and collaboration. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience managing detailed projects.
• Strong online portfolio demonstrating recent campaigns.
• Excellent presentation skills to sell creative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Partner with creative leadership to execute integrated campaigns.
• Design campaign ideas for client projects and pitches.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and guide team members.

Skills

Art Direction

Creative Concept Development

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

PowerPoint

Figma

Job description

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Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

We are committed to creating an equitable and inspiring workplace that respects all, reflects the world we live in, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging.

Edelman seeks a trend-forward ACD-Art (bring your CW partner if you have one!) for a top retail client. This role requires a style-savvy creative passionate about social, fashion, beauty, home decor, and design trends—a visionary dreaming of being in Wallpaper magazine. You will leverage cultural trends, IRL experiences, and sharp design to craft standout campaigns that elevate brands and captivate audiences.

Our team produces some of the world’s most buzz-worthy work, like eBay's pre-loved runway shows at NY and London Fashion Week or Dove’s guide for coding Black hairstyles in gaming. We don’t just follow culture; we aim to change it.

Expect a variety of creative projects that challenge traditional PR or advertising norms. One day you’re ideating a content series, the next you’re brainstorming with our AI team or crafting culture-shifting activation ideas. If you’re drawn to projects that appear in the NY Times and on Cannes shortlists, you’ll fit right in.

What We Expect

We want passion, excitement, energy, and vision. Your ideas are especially valued. You’ll brainstorm with colleagues—strategic planners, designers, content creators, and writers—to create work you’ll be proud to showcase and share, work that inspires your family and friends to say, “we did that.”

Responsibilities

• Partner with an Associate Creative Director, Copywriter, and creative leadership to conceive and execute integrated campaigns across various media, especially social, digital, video, experiences, and content.
• Design campaign ideas for client projects and new pitches that are earned-first and social by design.
• Collaborate with account, strategy, project management, and influencer teams.
• Develop tactics to bring creative concepts to life and meet program goals.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing guidance to team members as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers and production partners to schedule and produce projects.
• Prepare and present creative ideas to clients and drive the approval process.
• Work effectively with vendors and colleagues to complete projects within timelines and budgets.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience managing detailed projects with a team-oriented, entrepreneurial spirit.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fine Arts, Advertising, or Graphic Design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong online portfolio demonstrating recent social, traditional, earned, digital, and experiential campaigns.
• Experience in advertising, art direction, with a portfolio showcasing design, layout, photography, typography, and color skills.
• Excellent presentation skills to sell creative ideas internally and externally.
• Ability to build trusting client relationships.
• Collaborative skills to lead projects, manage budgets, and possibly oversee junior creatives.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint, and working knowledge of Figma.
• Experience in on-site production/art direction for events, activations, video, digital, and social platforms.
• Pride in your work and the ability to discuss it clearly during interviews.

Salary range: $86,000 - $133,000 annually, depending on various factors including experience and location.

Edelman offers comprehensive benefits: health insurance, 401K, paid time off, wellness programs, and more. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Public Relations, Art/Creative, Design