Sköna · 1 day ago
Associate Creative Director, Copy
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $145K/yr
8+ years expSköna is a global creative agency that combines Scandinavian minimalism with West Coast quirkiness, focusing on transforming B2B and tech companies into brave brands. The Associate Creative Director, Copy will lead storytelling and messaging strategy, craft compelling copy, and mentor a creative team to deliver impactful narratives and brand experiences.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Lead ideation, storytelling, and messaging strategy across brand initiatives, campaigns, and integrated creative work
Turn business goals into bold brand platforms, sharp messaging frameworks, and unforgettable storylines
Collaborate with strategy, design, UX and motion teams to create fully integrated, story-driven work and ensure seamless creative alignment
Craft compelling copy across every channel—brand, demand gen, OOH, social, web, video, and long-form content (blogs, whitepapers, etc)
Champion brand voice and tone, bringing clarity, emotion, and consistency to every word
Lead revisions with purpose and elevate the writing through collaboration and craft
Copy edit, QA and oversee final approvals for all messaging deliverables
Guide, mentor, and inspire writers and cross-disciplinary creatives
Help recruit, onboard, and develop freelance and full-time talent
Share advertising experience, knowledge and perspective to uplevel our entire creative team and work
Stay ahead of content trends, storytelling formats, and emerging tech and AI to continually raise the creative team’s bar for narrative craft, voice, standards and processes
Present creative work with confidence, clarity, and charm, selling ideas internally and externally
Serve as the steward and advise clients on tone, voice, and creative direction that drives results
Defend bold ideas, iterate with intent, and make the work stronger through smart collaboration
Jump into new business pitches and creative proposals with enthusiasm and wit
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of experience in an agency or creative environment with a strong foundation in copywriting and concepting
At least 5 recent years in an agency setting
3–5 years in a senior creative or leadership role (ACD, CD, or Creative Lead)
Proven record of breakthrough ideas and creative writing excellence across channels and formats
Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual campaigns, strategic insight, and tonal versatility
Experience with B2B, tech, and other complex or high-consideration industries
Deep understanding of design, motion, and visual storytelling, able to ideate with visuals in mind
Skilled in brand strategy, naming, and tone-of-voice development
Comfortable integrating AI tools into the creative process (prompting, ideation, editing)
Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and communication skills
Expert writing, editing, and proofreading abilities, from creative copy to technical writing and long-form content
Adept at managing multiple fast-moving projects and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and grow creative talent
Highly collaborative, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, idea-driven environment
Benefits
401(k) plan matching
Competitive vacation policy
Paid federal company holidays + winter holiday closure
Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs
Commuter benefits
Weekly team lunch and snacks provided
Learning & development budget
Company
Sköna
At Sköna, we transform complex B2B tech into brands people actually care about.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Anna Andersson
Chief Operating Officer
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