Associate Creative Director Art

As an Associate Creative Director, Art, you will be at the forefront of crafting world-class creative campaigns and brand identity systems. You will lead and mentor a talented team of designers while collaborating cross-functionally with strategists, copywriters, motion designers, and other experts to create impactful, on-brand experiences for our clients. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the creative direction and further evolving the agency’s creative capabilities.

Design + Individual Contribution:

• Creative Concept Development: Collaborate with creative directors, strategists, and other team members to conceive and develop innovative creative concepts and brand identity systems for B2B clients.
• Execution: Apply your conceptual thinking to create solutions that are not only visually compelling but also strategically aligned with client objectives, surpassing expectations.
• Client Presentations: Confidently present your creative work to clients, articulating the value of the solutions and driving sales presentations when needed.
• Design Refinement: Gather and incorporate feedback from both internal teams and clients to refine and enhance design concepts and execution.

Creative + Sales Leadership:

• Mentorship & Coaching: Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of designers, fostering their growth and ensuring high standards of creative excellence.
• Creative Reviews: Lead weekly creative reviews, offering constructive feedback while celebrating team achievements.
• Business Development: Contribute to the agency's growth by participating in brainstorming sessions, proposal development, and pricing discussions, utilizing your expertise to win new business.
• Creative Oversight: Ensure the quality and consistency of all creative deliverables, ensuring they align with the brand’s vision and uphold the agency’s reputation for excellence.

Experience & Tools:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven experience facilitating cross-functional teams to craft emotionally resonant, on-brief creative concepts that can scale across different content and media types.
• Mastery of Design Principles: Deep passion and expertise in creating visually stunning experiences across both digital and print platforms.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing your design experience and technical proficiency in creating exceptional solutions.
• Experience: 4–6 years of experience in art direction or design, with formal training in the field.
• Tools: Advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools, including Figma and Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), to bring creative visions to life.

Traits & Attitude:

• Continuous Learner: You’re driven by a thirst for knowledge and actively seek opportunities to improve, while sharing key insights with your team.
• Receptive to Feedback: You view candid feedback as essential for growth and embrace it as a tool for professional development.
• Self-Motivated: You have high personal standards and a passion for delivering excellence, confidently defending your creative decisions and ideas.
• Storytelling: You have a keen eye for conceptual excellence and understand the power of storytelling through design.
• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative, supportive culture where excellence is prioritized over ego and diverse perspectives are valued.

Why Walker Sands:

• Growth Opportunities: Be a part of a fast-growing agency where your ideas and creative work will make a direct impact on the future of industry-leading brands.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values diverse perspectives and fosters a supportive, high-performance culture.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Work in a flexible hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance.
• Creative Freedom: Lead and inspire a team while working on high-profile B2B brands with room for personal and professional growth.