Associate Creative Director - Experiential Lead (Hybrid, ESOP)

George P. Johnson Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

George P. Johnson Co. (GPJ) seeks an Associate Creative Director to guide the agency’s creative ideation and execution in a hybrid Boston role requiring on-site presence at least two days a week.

You will mentor a small team, oversee multi-discipline design work, and collaborate with senior leadership to deliver high-impact experiential campaigns for diverse clients. Expect travel up to 25% and active involvement in new business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum four-year degree in Design, Advertising, Theater or related creative discipline.
• Minimum 7 years industry experience or related creative process experience.
• Event and Experience Design expertise desirable.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills required.
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire the creative team, while keeping the creative process in alignment with GPJ business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the creative team to deliver high-quality experiential campaigns.
• Capture and translate client brands into compelling, on-brand experiences across channels.
• Collaborate with Creative Director and production teams to execute strategic design solutions.
• Participate in new business pitches and contribute to agency growth.
• Travel up to 25% as required for events and client presentations.

Skills

Creative leadership

Team mentorship

Brand strategy

Adobe Creative Suite

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Job description

George P. Johnson Co. (GPJ) seeks an Associate Creative Director to guide the agency’s creative ideation and execution in a hybrid Boston role requiring on-site presence at least two days a week.

You will mentor a small team, oversee multi-discipline design work, and collaborate with senior leadership to deliver high-impact experiential campaigns for diverse clients. Expect travel up to 25% and active involvement in new business initiatives.