Vladimir Jones · 1 day ago
Associate Creative Director
Glendale, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
6+ years expVladimir Jones is a creative agency seeking an Associate Creative Director/Art Director to collaborate with teams and develop innovative visual work. The role involves leading creative strategy, art direction, and hands-on design while mentoring junior designers and ensuring high aesthetic standards across various projects.
AdvertisingWeb Design
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Creative Directors and other team members to develop and contribute to strategic creative briefs
Generate innovative and conceptually strong ideas across various media (digital, film, print, social, experiential, etc.)
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the development of overarching campaign narratives
Understand client objectives, target audiences, and brand guidelines to ensure creative solutions are strategically sound
Present creative concepts and rationale internally and to clients
Lead the visual direction and execution of assigned projects, ensuring high aesthetic standards and brand consistency
Provide clear and constructive art direction and feedback to designers, photographers, illustrators, and other visual partners
Help lead film and photography production
Develop storyboards, visual style guides, mood boards, and design systems
Oversee the selection of imagery, typography, and other visual elements
Ensure all visual deliverables are on-brand, on-strategy, and meet client objectives
Personally contribute to the design and visual development of key projects, particularly those requiring a senior-level artistic touch
Create compelling visual assets, including layouts, mockups, and potentially final designs
Maintain a strong understanding of current design trends, tools, and technologies
Ensure technical feasibility and quality of design executions across different platforms
Foster a collaborative and positive creative environment
Mentor and guide designers, providing constructive feedback and supporting their professional growth
Work closely with copywriters to ensure seamless integration of visual and verbal elements
Partner effectively with account management and production teams to ensure smooth project execution
Articulate creative concepts and design rationale clearly and persuasively
Present visual work internally and to clients
Effectively communicate feedback and direction to team members and external partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive experience in graphic design and art direction within an advertising agency or similar creative environment
Proven experience in conceptualizing and developing creative campaigns across multiple platforms
Exceptional visual design skills with a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and high-quality execution
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire creative teams and provide effective art direction
Expert proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout principles, and visual hierarchy
Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas clearly and persuasively
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong understanding of brand building and the ability to translate brand strategies into compelling visual solutions
Experience presenting creative work to clients is a plus
AI knowledge and understanding of various tools is a must
A proactive, problem-solving attitude and a passion for creative excellence
Benefits
401(k) + employer match
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life and short-term disability (100% employer paid)
Voluntary life and voluntary long-term disability
Critical Illness insurance and Hospital Indemnity insurance
EAP
9 paid holidays
PTO, Volunteering Day
Education reimbursement
Employee referral program
Employee recognition program where points turn into money!
Company
Vladimir Jones
Vladimir Jones is a marketing and advertising company that offers creative design and digital marketing services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Meredith Vaughan
CEO
Recent News
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