Associate Design Director

Gupta Media; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Gupta Media is seeking an Associate Design Director to turn concepts into standout work across digital ads, billboards, web, video, print, and social media. This is a hands-on design role with leadership responsibilities, driving craft and guiding designers to deliver compelling experiences.

You will collaborate with the Design Director to build capabilities, provide direction, and work directly with clients to bring clarity and confidence to the creative process.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of agency or fast-paced creative experience.
• Strong command of motion, typography, composition, and craft.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially After Effects; other tools a bonus.
• Strong leadership, client-facing skills, and ability to translate business goals into design.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to execution across multiple platforms.
• Provide creative direction and feedback to designers; mentor team members.
• Collaborate with clients and integrated teams to drive clarity in the creative process.
• Set high design standards and raise the bar for the team.

Skills

Design leadership

Motion design

Portfolio breadth

Client communication

Visual storytelling

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

Blender

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Gupta Media was founded over 25 years ago on the idea that advertising could create huge leverage in our clients' businesses. Our work initially focused on the entertainment industry, live events, and the recording industry (SXSW, Sony Music, Universal Music, and Disney Music Group are all clients). We have grown to partner with global brands (Amazon, Sophia Learning), major sports franchises (including X Games, Florida Panthers, Washington Commanders, Cleveland Cavaliers, Women’s Tennis Association), as well as public sector institutions (City of Boston, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism), fintech, and media.

Gupta Media is looking for an exceptional Associate Design Director with deep expertise and strong creative instincts to turn ideas into standout work that connects with audiences everywhere: digital ads, billboards, web, video, print, social media, and wherever else our work takes us.

At its core, this is a hands-on design role. You love the craft, have a strong command of motion and visual design, and can take on our most ambitious and complex creative challenges. You develop strong concepts, execute at a high level, and set the bar for what great design looks like at Gupta Media.

You’ll also play an important leadership role. As our Associate Design Director, you’ll work closely with our Design Director to help build the capabilities of the team around you, providing creative direction and feedback, sharing expertise, and helping designers develop their skills. You’ll work directly with clients and integrated teams to bring clarity and confidence to the creative process.

What we are looking for:

• Exceptional visual and motion design skills backed by 8+ years of agency or similar fast-paced creative experience, along with a portfolio that demonstrates a diverse mix of motion, visual storytelling, typography, composition, and craft;
• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly After Effects, setting the technical standard for the team, ensuring best practices on how the team approaches and executes creative work. Additional experience in Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, and/or Blender a bonus;
• The ability to lead a project from concept to execution, taking a strong core creative idea and translating it into a compelling motion design across a wide range of platforms, formats, screen sizes, and audience experiences.
• Strong creative judgement and client-facing skills, with the ability to understand business goals, present creative concepts, incorporate feedback, and navigate different opinions with confidence;
• A track record of raising the creative bar for other designers through a collaborative leadership style that builds trust, strengthens the team, and creates an environment where great work can happen.

Work Environment

Gupta Media is an office-first organization.

Our Commitment

At Gupta Media, we work hard every day to be better at all that we do. And that includes fostering a diverse and inclusive community that encourages and respects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas.

Compensation

At Gupta Media, base salary is one component of our total compensation and benefits package. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $120,000 to $140,000 depending on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. This role is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan, which is based on the company's performance.

We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance; Flexible and Dependent Care Savings Accounts; a 401(k) with up to 5% Safe Harbor contributions; paid time off; paid family leave; commuting and wellness stipends; and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US for at least 3 years.