Associate Creative Director

Do you catch yourself quoting TikToks more often than you'd comfortably admit? Do you see great brand + creator collabs and think "I wish I had thought of that…" ? Our team of creator marketing experts is growing, and we're looking for people who not only understand the social media landscape but live and breathe on the cutting edge of it.

At Open Influence, we have the privilege of working with some of the world's top brands, such as Amazon, Disney, Coca-Cola, T-Mobile, Netflix, and L'Oreal. Our recipe for success brings data, innovation, and creativity to every brand strategy and creator collaboration. From kickoff to merchandising performance, the campaigns are powered by our best-in-class creative team. That's where you come in…

We won't bury the lead: success in this role requires a creative "free-range" mindset, paired with a deep understanding of the ever-evolving world of creators and social media. We combine our passion for culture with an infectious commitment to driving meaningful results for our clients. Sure, every agency will have a 'work hard, play hard' environment. Our approach is: work smarter, play better.

A job description won't do Open Influence's company culture justice, but we'll give you a snapshot in a few bullets.

• We understand that culture starts at the top. Our management team has an ''open door" policy at all times, and actively creates safe, inclusive spaces to connect, share, and strategize.
• We recognize and celebrate each other's wins, and pick each other up when we stumble (which, spoiler alert: we all do).
• We aren't afraid to look in the mirror. We continually learn, grow, and improve what we do and how we do it.
• Plus, a bunch of other perks like a professional development stipend, Summer (+ 'No Meeting') Fridays, phone bill reimbursement, full benefits, and more.
  
  

We are looking for a highly talented and creative Associate Creative Director to join our team. As an Associate Creative Director, you will be responsible for helping oversee the Creative Team and ensure that all creative work is of the highest quality. You will work closely with the Senior Creative Director and our team of Creative Strategists to develop creative concepts, strategies, and materials that align with our clients' goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to develop detailed, multi-platform creator marketing campaign strategies for multiple client verticals
• Distill client briefs, conduct research, and analysis to develop strategic concepts and plans that address client needs
• Contribute insights that provide strategic context and elevate the Creative Team's work
• Create impactful presentations and reports that clearly articulate the key aspects of the strategic plan
• Help oversee the creative direction of all campaigns, ensuring that all creative work is of the highest quality and aligns with the clients' brand guidelines while meeting deadlines
• Help manage the team, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship as needed
• Show understanding of client needs and provide creative solutions that meet their objectives on client-facing pitches and conversations
• Ensure the team stays up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in creator marketing, social media, and content creation
• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients and internal stakeholders, and incorporate feedback to refine work
• Work closely with the Senior Creative Director to continuously expand and enhance the team's capabilities to keep up with client needs and the industry's ever-evolving landscape
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in creative direction, and 10+ years overall experience, preferably in a creator marketing or advertising agency
• Experience in experiential marketing and production
• Excellent creative and strategic thinking skills, with a track record of developing successful campaigns
• Understand the RFP process, analyzing briefs, the problems brands are trying to solve, and how to deliver an effective response
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing a team of creative strategists, designers, and other creatives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts to clients and internal stakeholders
• Dynamic and resourceful, with the ability to prioritize and be held accountable for multiple projects with fast turnarounds
• Strong knowledge of creator marketing, social media, and content creation landscape, best practices, and trends
• Comfortable navigating the nuances of working with a diverse portfolio of clients including but not limited to Automotive, TV/Film, Lifestyle, Fashion & Beauty, CPG, and Gaming
• Google Slides, Powerpoint, and/or Keynote literacy
  
  

** Please provide access to your online portfolio or work samples with your resume submission for consideration.**

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