Associate Creative Director - Advertising

Associate Creative Director – Advertising 10+ years of experience at a creative or advertising agencyAward‑winning, results‑driven portfolio showcasing integrated campaign thinkingProven leadership on video‑first advertising, including paid social, CTV, and digitalStrong understanding of prospecting and retargeting, with the ability to translate big ideas into channel‑specific executions2+ years of people management, including mentoring, performance feedback, and building strong creative workflowsBased in the greater Tampa Bay area (not accepting remote applicants) Own creative direction for integrated advertising campaigns, from concept through executionTurn big, brand‑building ideas into effective, channel‑native work across paid social, CTV, digital, and emerging platformsLead video for campaigns from concept through post‑production, ensuring high craft, clarity, and consistencyPartner closely with strategy, account, and production to deliver work that is award‑worthy, performance‑driven, and strategically soundLead creative presentations and client conversations, confidently defending ideas, navigating feedback, and guiding work forwardProvide creative direction and mentorship to writers, designers, and art directors, helping grow talent and elevate the overall quality of workBuild and maintain efficient advertising workflows that balance great thinking with speed, scale, and consistency Portfolio featuring integrated campaigns with standout video, paid social, and digital executionsDemonstrated ability to lead teams, grow talent, and maintain high creative standards across multiple projectsStrong design craft with a sharp eye for modern visual systems and storytellingMastery of Adobe Creative Suite (design, motion, and video); Figma a plusCollaborative, optimistic leadership style with a bias toward action and solutionsBachelor’s degree in advertising, design, communications, or a related field Please include your portfolio link at the top of your résumé.