Pace | Architecture, Engineering + Planning · 2 days ago
Associate Creative Director - Video
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $90K/yr
7+ years expPace is a leading content marketing agency & digital storytelling powerhouse. The Associate Creative Director, Video is responsible for the ownership of video creative across campaigns, programs, and accounts, emphasizing high-quality video storytelling and strategic collaboration.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingInfrastructureProject Management
Responsibilities
Develop compelling, video-first narrative frameworks and treatments that translate complex topics into clear, emotionally engaging stories
Lead creative execution for video across formats including long-form, short-form, social, broadcast, and digital
Ensure storytelling consistency and quality across all video deliverables within a campaign or account
Contribute to concept development while also guiding teams through execution and refinement
Support the development and execution of modular, adaptable video content systems that scale across audiences, channels, and markets
Apply repeatable storytelling frameworks, templates, and production models to support efficient, high-volume video output
Partner with production, motion, and content teams to maintain quality while meeting speed and scale requirements
Lead concepts that scale according to budget and schedule, from lean two-person shoots to full-scale productions
Experience developing creative within regulated industries such as financial services, fintech, insurance, or adjacent categories
Working knowledge of compliance, regulatory, and brand-safety considerations and how they impact video storytelling
Ability to ensure all creative adheres to brand guidelines while still pushing for strong, differentiated work
Manage and mentor Senior Art Directors and video-focused creatives, providing clear, constructive feedback
Lead ideation and brainstorming sessions with cross-disciplinary teams
Collaborate closely with account, strategy, media, production, and client partners to align creative output with business objectives
Present creative work internally and externally, articulating both the creative idea and the strategic rationale behind it
Serve as proxy for the Creative Director in select internal and client meetings when needed
Translate strategic insights, customer data, and business objectives into effective video-led creative solutions
Clearly articulate the 'strategic why' behind creative decisions and how the work meets defined goals and KPIs
Balance creative ambition with practical execution, timelines, and budget considerations
Oversee the day-to-day production of video and integrated creative work across multiple initiatives
Partner with Project Management to inform creative hour estimates, timelines, and prioritization
Help optimize creative workflows and production processes to improve efficiency and consistency
Coordinate with Creative Resourcing to support balanced workloads and cross-pollination of talent
Working knowledge of modern video production tools and workflows, including motion design, post-production, and emerging technologies
Familiarity with AI-enabled content creation, automation workflows, and evolving production methods
Comfortable evaluating and adopting new tools that improve storytelling quality or production efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Film, Media Arts, or a related field
7–10 years of experience in a video- or art-focused creative role within a fast-paced agency or in-house environment
Demonstrated experience leading video-heavy creative work for large-scale brands or enterprise-level clients
Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities
Deep understanding of audience needs across channels and platforms
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high creative standards
Proficiency in industry-standard tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, PowerPoint, and related video and motion tools
Familiarity with asset management systems and scalable content production environments
Preferred
Experience developing creative within regulated industries such as financial services, fintech, insurance, or adjacent categories
Working knowledge of compliance, regulatory, and brand-safety considerations and how they impact video storytelling
Ability to ensure all creative adheres to brand guidelines while still pushing for strong, differentiated work
Working knowledge of modern video production tools and workflows, including motion design, post-production, and emerging technologies
Familiarity with AI-enabled content creation, automation workflows, and evolving production methods
Comfortable evaluating and adopting new tools that improve storytelling quality or production efficiency
Benefits
A full suite of benefits is available following one full month of employment including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, and other ancillary benefits.
PTO: Vacation, Recharge, Safe & Sick Time, Flexible Holidays + 10 standard paid holidays and a paid Day of Service
Free financial wellness and planning and a robust EAP
Additional fun perks like free tickets to the NC Zoo, Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball games, Greensboro Gargoyles hockey games, food trucks, and more!
Company
Pace | Architecture, Engineering + Planning
Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm providing architecture, engineering and planning services to a wide range of public and private sector clients.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tarek Shuaib
CEO
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Hamid Abdulsalam Shuaib
Founder
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