Associate Creative Director (Organic Social)

We Are Social; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Social in the United States is seeking an Associate Creative Director – Organic Social who can lead day-to-day creative output, guide art directors and writers, and translate strategy into engaging social content. You’ll steer campaigns from concept to execution, balancing creativity with performance.

The role requires 7+ years in creative leadership, a native understanding of social formats, and the ability to mentor junior teammates while maintaining strong client partnerships.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within an agency or internal brand team
• Proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content
• Strong understanding of native social formats across platforms (short-form video, motion, sounds)
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and teammates
• Experience guiding both visual and narrative elements on large campaigns

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day creative output, partnering with writers and designers to craft high-level campaigns and episodic content
• Delegate tasks effectively and provide constructive feedback to grow the team
• Own and protect the social voice across posts, scripts and captions
• Write and ideate hands-on, balancing leadership with practical contribution
• Build and maintain client relationships, defending creative directions
• Translate business needs into actionable tasks for the creative team
• Oversee transitions from concept to final craft across multiple workstreams
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of creativity and growth

Skills

Social media strategy

Creative leadership

Art direction

Team mentorship

Client communication

Content ideation

Tools

On-set production

Job description

Associate Creative Director (Organic Social)

United States Creative

The role

THE ROLE

We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry, social-first Associate Creative Director – Art Director to join our team. The ideal person for this role is an internet-obsessed leader with organic social experience who’s just as comfortable guiding art directors and writers as they’re collaborating with account managers and project managers. You stay on top of trends, platform updates, emerging behaviors, and can rattle off social formats with ease. Most importantly, you care about making work that works.

WE ARE

A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we’re proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 16 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more
• We know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn)
• From carbon offsets to community service days, we’re passionate about making a difference
• Our Slack gif game is strong

YOU ARE

• A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
• Not interested in just trend chasing, you want to create them and put your own spin on them
• A self-starter who will take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback and team morale every step of the way

What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and best practices and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead day-to-day creative output, partnering with copywriters and art directors to concept and create everything from high-level campaigns and episodic social series to reactive posts and creator/influencer briefs
• Delegate tasks effectively, providing constructive feedback and fostering an environment of growth and creative bravery
• Own, evolve, and protect the social voice, ensuring consistency, wit, and cultural relevance across every post, script, and caption
• Get your hands dirty. You’ll be writing and ideating just as much as you’ll be leading. If you’re looking for a role that’s all meetings and management, this probably isn’t it and we think that’s a good thing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, confidently defending creative directions and translating high-level business needs into actionable tasks for the creative team
• Seamlessly manage the transition from abstract concept to final craft, ensuring the integrity of the creative vision is maintained across multiple high priority workstreams
• Spot opportunities to proactively pitch new formats and buzzy ideas to clients
• Manage and mentor junior team members by leading, inspiring and developing a team of innovative creative thinkers
• Maintain positive vibes with your team and clients

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience working in a creative leadership role within an agency or internal brand team
• You have a proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content
• You understand how to be authentically native on social platforms via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.
• You are a strong communicator who treats co-workers and clients with empathy and respect
• Ability to oversee both visual and narrative components of large-scale campaigns
• Experience crafting creative strategies that are grounded in market data and client KPIs
• Hybrid creative skills (e.g. A sharp wit and a good eye. You can art direct and write. You’re comfortable making and directing.)
• On-set production and post-production experience
• Willingness to get your hands dirty and lead by example with experience guiding teams and leading creative projects

JOIN US

At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work .

Let’s make great things together.

We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social’s Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf