Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We're seeking a hands-on, strategic, and detail-oriented Associate Creative Director (ACD) to join our creative team. The ACD will partner closely with the Creative Director to set the creative vision, lead a team of designers and copywriters, and deliver innovative campaigns across direct mail, print, and digital channels .

In this role, you'll balance conceptual thinking with production practicality - ensuring designs are not only eye-catching but also compliant, efficient, and executable at scale in a print & mail environment.

Job Summary: The Associate Creative Director (ACD) plays a key leadership role within the creative team, partnering closely with the Creative Director to develop and execute innovative, brand-aligned concepts across multiple channels. This individual is responsible for driving high-quality creative work, mentoring designers and copywriters, and ensuring that all creative output supports strategic business objectives while inspiring audiences. This role requires balancing visionary thinking with tactical execution, mentoring team members, and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None .

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Translate complex business goals, marketing briefs, and client requests into clear, compelling creative concepts.
• Partner with the Creative Director to set the creative vision for campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand positioning, voice, and visual identity.
• Lead brainstorming sessions and creative reviews, providing direction that elevates work while ensuring feasibility and alignment with timelines and budgets.
• Develop multi-channel campaign strategies (print, direct mail, digital, social, video, events, etc.) that drive measurable results.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor strategies, cultural moments, and emerging platforms to bring fresh thinking into the creative process.
• Oversee all stages of the creative process, from initial concept to final production, ensuring accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Manage and guide the work of designers, copywriters, photographers, video editors, and freelance/agency partners.
• Review and approve creative work to ensure it meets brand standards, audience needs, and project goals.
• Partner with project management and account teams to scope, schedule, and deliver campaigns on time and within budget.
• Direct photo and video shoots, ensuring brand alignment and production efficiency.
• Mentor and coach team members, providing clear feedback and encouraging professional growth.
• Act as a role model for collaboration, innovation, and accountability across the creative team.
• Help identify training opportunities and resource needs to strengthen team capabilities.
• Foster an environment that supports diversity of thought, experimentation, and constructive critique.
• Work closely with marketing, product, operations, and client service teams to ensure creative solutions aligned with business strategies.
• Partner with senior leadership to bring forward innovative ideas that strengthen brand presence and market competitiveness.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, clearly articulating creative rationale and recommendations.
• Translate feedback from non-creative stakeholders into actionable direction for the creative team without compromising the integrity of the work.
• Step in for the Creative Director as needed, representing the creative department in leadership meetings or client presentations.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes for print, video, direct mail and digital media.
• Integrated campaign concepts (print, digital, video, social, event, direct mail).
• Creative briefs, mood boards, style guides, and presentation decks.
• Brand guidelines and templates to maintain consistency across channels.
• Marketing collateral, advertisements, packaging, and sales support materials.
• Storyboards, scripts, and creative direction for multimedia productions.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills with clients
• People skills to include:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Design, Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts, or related field (or equivalent professional experience) preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in a creative role, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or senior-level creative position preferred
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates conceptual excellence, storytelling ability, and cross-channel execution a plus
• Experience in a print, mail, or direct marketing organization preferred
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop,) and other design tools desired

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Able to travel when needed
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling creative materials.
• Ability to clearly see and evaluate design details, color accuracy, and proof both on-screen and in print.
• May occasionally be required to lift, carry, or move items such as campaign samples, printed proofs, or marketing materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation.

For more information and details, email Cwhite@wearemoore.com

Moore Digital Print and Mail Center, Tulsa is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Moore Digital Print and Mail Center, Tulsa is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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