Associate Creative Director, Art

The role

An associate creative director post on the art side of Huge's Creative group, working remotely from within the United States. You would be the lead creative contact for major client brands, set the art direction for integrated campaigns and see them through production, while leading and developing a team of art directors and designers. It is not open to people living or working in New Mexico or Hawaii.

What you'll do

• Act as the main creative contact for clients, managing the relationship and keeping the visual direction in step with their business aims
• Lead the big-idea thinking that turns a brief into a campaign platform and a distinctive look for the brand
• Pitch visual concepts, moodboards and creative treatments to senior client executives
• Handle client feedback with authority, protecting the integrity of the design while meeting business goals
• Direct multidisciplinary teams of designers, art directors, strategists, motion designers and photographers through the whole creative and production process
• Mentor art directors and visual designers and build a culture of craft and visual storytelling
• Set the overall art direction across visual design, photography, typography and motion, for every digital and physical touchpoint
• Keep brand aesthetics ahead of design trends, new technology and cultural change
• Oversee full-scale production so ideas become finished visual assets
• Hold the work to a high standard of design, craft and quality control

About you

• Eight or more years at an integrated brand creative agency
• A strong portfolio of campaign and storytelling work for clients
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate
• Clear communication and presentation, both with clients and internally
• A passion for ideas and storytelling, and for work that connects with its audience
• Experience of joining up disciplines across creative and the wider business: shaping scopes with programme delivery, growing relationships with client service and writing briefs with strategy

The process

• The application asks about work authorisation and whether you need immigration sponsorship now or later
• Adjustments to the hiring process can be requested

The details

• Salary: $102,000 – $135,000
• Location: remote within the United States, excluding New Mexico and Hawaii

How to apply

Apply through Huge's careers site. You'll be asked about US work authorisation.