Associate Design Director

Medium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in New York is seeking an Associate Design Director. This role involves managing design projects from concept to execution, leading a team of designers and ensuring design excellence. Candidates should have at least six years of experience, a strong social-first portfolio, and a relevant degree in Fine Arts or Graphic Design. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Wellness programming

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience with three years in an agency.
• Strong design skills and portfolio.
• Passionate, organized, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept to execution.
• Lead design teams and provide guidance.
• Articulate innovative design ideas to clients.

Skills

Design excellence

Social-first portfolio

Leadership

Time management

Collaboration

Education

BFA in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Keynote

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Assembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft – bringing strategy, creative, research, social and digital, and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

Assembly is looking for an Associate Design Director to join its award-winning creative team. Assembly is a great place to grow your talent and hone your craft. You will be challenged to push convention and your own creativity to find the most innovative ways to drive consumer behavior in today’s socially-charged, digital environment.

At Assembly, we bring Microsoft’s mission to life: to empower every person on the planet to achieve more. We don’t just communicate features—we uncover cultural tensions, translate product stories into human experiences, and build earned-first creative work that lives in social feeds and beyond. This is the right role for a creative storyteller with a sharp cultural radar and a deep love for digital and social. If you’ve ever thought “that TikTok trend could’ve been ours” or “this idea deserves more than a :15 ad,” we want to hear from you. In this role, you’ll create groundbreaking, social first campaigns on one of the world’s greatest tech brands.

Responsibilities

• Design excellence, every time
• Manage projects from creative concept to execution; lead the entire process and substantiate strategic direction with design justification
• Provide leadership to other designers, helping them think through design at the conceptual level; make choices based on brand tone and strategy
• Articulate innovative ideas and solutions for our clients’ interactive needs
• Keep abreast of current design and cultural trends; maintain awareness of relevant advances in our industry and share with the team as appropriate
• Understand business objectives and strategies of client assignments
• Collaborate with Account Service partners to develop and present design solutions to our clients

Qualifications

• At least six years of relevant experience, and at least three in an agency setting
• Strong portfolio representing work that is social-first
• A BFA in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design, strong understanding of graphic design, strong layout and composition with a keen eye for typography
• Experienced in: InDesign, Photoshop, Keynote and Illustrator, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite
• The Design Director must be passionate, inspirational, organized and highly collaborative
• Accountable for design excellence of the creative team; carry out the design vision for the agency
• Actively aware of emerging technology
• Consistently and effectively manage time, meet deadlines and provide creative solutions; demonstrate strong organizational skills in facilitating workflow for the team
• Exhibit eagerness to learn and grow professionally, as well as teaching and mentoring others

$86,000 - $138,000 a year

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.