SALT XC

Associate Creative Director, Art

Chicago, US · Director

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$130kDetected 62 days ago

LeadershipCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

Whether it's a quick-turn trend activation or a thoughtfully crafted TV spot, you'll be at the forefront of shaping work that captures attention, earns media, and inspires action.
Creative: development and execution of campaigns, ensuring ideas are fresh, culturally relevant, and aligned with client objectives.
Team Management: Mentor and inspire a team of jr. art directors, copywriters, and content creators, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Stay attuned to cultural and social trends, leveraging insights to deliver timely, impactful campaigns.
Partner with producers, strategists, data analysts, and social media experts to craft ideas that work seamlessly across platforms.
Drive the team to produce award-worthy work that sets industry benchmarks.
As an Associate Creative Director (Art) at The Kitchen, you'll support the creative director to help lead a team of talented creatives to craft and write culturally resonant campaigns.
Working alongside another ACD (Copy), you'll collaborate with a diverse group of experts to craft ideas that move people and generate buzz.
It's a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV.
We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.
Trend Responsiveness: Stay attuned to cultural and social trends, leveraging insights to deliver timely, impactful campaigns.
Collaboration: Partner with producers, strategists, data analysts, and social media experts to craft ideas that work seamlessly across platforms.
Award Ambition: Drive the team to produce award-worthy work that sets industry benchmarks.

7+ years of experience in a creative role within an agency or in-house team, with a track record of producing high-quality, award-winning work.
Deep understanding of social media platforms, cultural trends, and the ability to translate them into impactful campaigns.
Ability to align creative concepts with client objectives and strategies.

Confident and persuasive communicator, capable of presenting ideas to clients and internal stakeholders.
Leadership
Cultural Fluency: Deep understanding of social media platforms, cultural trends, and the ability to translate them into impactful campaigns.
Creative Thinking: A portfolio showcasing big ideas, sharp insights, and flawless execution across a range of media.
Strategic Mindset: Ability to align creative concepts with client objectives and strategies.
Presentation
Passion: A genuine love for creativity, culture, and storytelling.
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $120-130K.
The range listed is just one component of The Kitchen's total compensation package.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $120-130K.
Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.
The range listed is just one component of The Kitchen's total compensation package.

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