Associate Creative Director (Art Director)

UKG; Weston (FL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Art Director) to join their Creative Experiences Inhouse Agency. This role involves developing innovative campaigns and ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints. The ideal candidate will have a strong creative vision, exceptional storytelling skills, and experience in managing multiple projects. Join a team that values personal and professional growth with a focus on creating great workplaces.

Benefits

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Customizable Expense Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience as an art director.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual and strategic creative work.

Responsibilities

• Develop big idea campaigns that are strategically grounded.
• Ensure all creative work meets high standards of quality.
• Manage multiple projects with excellent time management.

Skills

Visual Storytelling

Creative Vision

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

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Company Overview
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. We’re only getting started. Bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization with much more to build and achieve. Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers aims to inspire organizations to become great workplaces through our award-winning HR technology. We value your personal and professional growth with benefits like wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and U Choose, a customizable expense reimbursement program. Our inclusive culture, employee resource groups, and caring leaders support you in doing your best work. If you’re passionate about people, we can’t wait to support your purpose.

About You

As part of the Creative Experiences Inhouse Agency, the Associate Creative Director (art director) is a strategic, conceptually driven leader with a passion for developing bold campaigns rooted in brand strategy. You should have exceptional visual storytelling skills, a strong creative vision, and the ability to elevate work across all touchpoints. You are a compelling communicator, an inspiring mentor, and a collaborative partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Skills in leading brainstorms, managing multiple projects, and staying ahead of cultural, design, and platform trends are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop big idea campaigns that are strategically grounded and conceptually innovative.
• Ensure all creative work meets high standards of quality, creativity, and brand consistency.
• Create visually compelling, authentic, and unexpected brand narratives that capture attention.
• Lead the evolution of the brand across all touchpoints.
• Articulate vision, ideas, and objectives clearly.
• Lead and participate in brainstorm sessions.
• Foster positive relationships with stakeholders, the creative team, and partners.
• Mentor junior creative staff.
• Lead presentations confidently.
• Prioritize and solve creative challenges effectively.
• Manage multiple projects with excellent time management.
• Stay informed on industry, cultural, and platform trends to inspire innovative work.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience as an art director, preferably in an agency or in-house setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual and strategic creative work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, or related field.
• Experience in brand strategy, advertising, marketing, and corporate identity.
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and self-motivation.
• Leadership potential and management skills.
• Ability to take and incorporate feedback professionally.

Additional Information

UKG is on the cusp of significant growth, holding top market share positions in workforce management and human capital management. Our AI-powered solutions support millions of workers daily and will propel us further into the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We participate in E-Verify and provide disability accommodations during the application process.

The pay range for this role is $112,300 - $161,400 USD, with additional incentives. Benefits details are available on our careers site.