Associate Creative Director

Associate Creative Director

We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Associate Creative Director to join our growing team. You will work along side and oversee the creative output, ensuring every project resonates with target audiences while maintaining our agency's high standards. You will be responsible for integrating AI, fostering a collaborative environment, and transforming complex client challenges into award-winning work.

A social first creative agency powered by making human connections. We're proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant work of the decade for brands like McDonald's, adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more

From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we're passionate about making a difference

A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively

Not interested in just following trends you want to create them

A self-starter, who'll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro

What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you'll guide brands by staying ahead of cultural moments to create "Ideas Worth Talking About."

Build and maintain strong client relationships, confidently defending creative directions and translating high level business needs into actionable tasks for the creative team

Navigate project hurdles such as fluctuating budgets and tight timelines with sophisticated problem solving skills, ensuring the team remains focused and effective under pressure

Seamlessly manage the transition from abstract concept to final craft, ensuring the integrity of the creative vision is maintained across multiple high priority workstreams

Lead clients to evolve their approach and partner with the agency to deliver world changing social thinking, campaigns and content

Oversee the daily work of creative staff, delegating tasks effectively, providing high level constructive feedback, and fostering an environment of growth and creative bravery

Lead the development of complex, nuanced ideas, ensuring all art direction and copy meet rigorous agency standards while strategically contributing to long term client goals

Proactively provide creative solutions for clients and inspire others to do the same

Manage and mentor junior team members, by leading, inspiring and developing a team of innovative creative thinkers

Identify creative opportunities that blend emerging AI tools with traditional storytelling

Use AI to help streamline processes, such as workflows compress the ideation phase, expand creative horizons, and to develop campaign briefs & presentations

Act as the team's AI subject matter expert, training staff on new capabilities and leading the conversation on the proactive, ethical use of AI in creative workflows