Associate Creative Director

THE ROLE

We are looking for a sports obsessed Associate Creative Director in search of an opportunity to produce the best work of their careers while helping creative teams grow through strong management and development.

For this role specifically, we are seeking someone with superior knowledge of and passion for sport, and gaming.

WE ARE 

A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we've proud to have played a part in some of most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

With an international team of thinkers and doers spread throughout offices from New York to Dubai, London to Sydney, Toronto to Tokyo, our mission is to put social thinking at the center of marketing. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• We’re sports obsessed just like you.
• Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!
• You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn). 
• From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference. 

YOU ARE

• 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  

Traditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus. 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 social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and manage the creative output of the sport team
• Prioritize and delegate work to maintain timelines and budgets while delivering best-in-class work
• Help evaluate, refine, and ultimately approve internal creative briefs 
• Conceptualize new platform, campaign on content ideas based on strategic insights 
• Ideate executional approaches inspired by innovations and contemporary marketing  trends 
• Give clear and actionable feedback to team members based on a deep understanding of their skill sets and creative tools
• Get hands-dirty with executional elements as needed
• Own and manage the building of pitch and concept decks from start-to-finish, including write-ups, references and custom visual comps
• Present to large groups of people with passion and poise
• Clearly and deftly communicate concepts to clients, selling in the strongest ideas

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

• You have a proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content for sports brands(leagues, clubs, apparel, ).
•  You speak sport culture. You know who, where, when, and why in soccer, football, basketball, streetwear, sports gaming. Your friends turn to you to explain what’s happening on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media.
• You understand how to be authentically native on social platforms via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.
• You are cool and focused under pressure and in the face of a high volume of deliverables
• You are a strong communicator who treats co-workers and clients with empathy and respect

SALARY RANGE

$100,000-$300,000 annually

JOIN US

At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.

Let’s make great things together. 

We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf