Associate Creative Director (Art) at Creative Circle Milwaukee, WI

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation leave and paid holidays

Company stock purchase opportunities

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Downtown Boulder Partnership in Milwaukee is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Art) to lead creative strategies and manage a talented team. This full-time, hybrid role involves working closely with clients to deliver high-quality, impactful designs.

Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in agency settings, focusing on brand storytelling and collaborative work. Benefits include medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and abundant leave opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of agency experience in storytelling and brand creative.
• Experience leading creative teams; collaboration within functional leadership.
• Portfolio showcasing campaign work with B2B clients.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong design and storytelling from concept to execution.
• Develop and execute creative strategies aligned with brand vision.
• Lead and mentor a team of creative professionals.
• Ensure high-quality client deliverables.

Skills

Storytelling

Brand creative

Digital/virtual design

Leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Sketch

Job description

Associate Creative Director (Art) at Creative Circle, Milwaukee, WI. Full‑time role, approximately 30 hrs/week, salaried with full benefits. Hybrid flexible schedule with 2‑3 days in office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of agency experience in storytelling, brand creative, and preferably digital/virtual/experience design.
• Experience leading and managing creative teams to powerful results; collaborating successfully within a cross‑functional leadership team.
• Portfolio showcasing integrated campaign work, ideally with B2B clients in Financial Services, Automotive, and/or Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Sketch.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong visual design and storytelling from concept development to final execution.
• Develop and execute creative strategies that align with the client’s overall brand vision.
• Lead and mentor a team of creative professionals.
• Oversee the creative team’s production from concept to final execution.
• Ensure high‑quality client deliverables.
• Build strong relationships with clients and become a trusted advisor.
• Make strategic recommendations and foster collaborative conversations.
• Work seamlessly with all internal teams/departments; serve as the voice of the creative team for both internal and external audiences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan and deferred compensation plan.
• Eight hours of vacation leave each month and twelve paid holidays per calendar year.
• Company stock purchase opportunities, annual bonuses, and profit‑sharing participation.

Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.

Submit resume and samples (if applicable) to: [e-mail].