Associate Creative Director

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and creatively driven Associate Creative Director for our client, a leading creative agency, to lead the creative vision and design output for brand campaigns, experiential marketing, live events, and youth culture-led brand experiences.

The ideal candidate should have strong visual design skills, experience leading creative teams, and the ability to develop compelling concepts and pitch presentations for leading brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead creative development across brand campaigns, experiential activations, event collaterals, pitch decks, spatial environments, and digital creatives.
• Translate client briefs and business objectives into compelling creative concepts and visual directions.
• Develop and present creative concepts and pitch decks directly to clients.
• Collaborate with brand solutions, production, and design teams to ensure creative ideas are feasible and executed effectively.
• Lead, mentor, and guide the design team while maintaining high standards of creative output.
• Take ownership of projects from initial concept development through final execution.
• Ensure consistency in visual identity and design quality across all brand touchpoints.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in design, fashion, music, entertainment, and youth culture.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in a creative agency, advertising agency, design studio, or experiential marketing setup.
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand campaigns, visual identities, event collaterals, large-format print, pitch decks, and digital creatives.
• Experience in brand activations, experiential marketing, festivals, live events, or cultural properties is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Strong conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead creative teams while remaining hands-on with design.
• Excellent communication and client presentation skills.
• Knowledge of motion graphics, 3D design, or AI-assisted creative workflows will be an added advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates passionate about brands, culture, music, entertainment, fashion, and innovative live experiences will be a strong fit for this role.