Collier.Simon · 15 hours ago
Associate Creative Director
Collier.Simon is an independent, full-service creative agency in the Los Angeles/Hollywood area, seeking an Associate Creative Director to join their growing creative team. The role involves partnering closely with a Creative Director to lead and execute high-impact client work, particularly for a Tier 3 auto client, while mentoring junior team members and ensuring the quality of creative output.
AdvertisingMobileSocial Media
Responsibilities
Act as the creative partner to the Creative Director—helping lead concepting, execution, and presentation of creative across campaigns and content
Mentor, guide, and inspire junior and mid-level designers, copywriters, and editors within your creative pod
Translate creative briefs into smart, platform-native ideas, working across brand, performance, and content formats
Lead reviews and approvals for creative across channels, ensuring consistency, clarity, and breakthrough quality
Step in to design, concept, or revise when needed—this is a true player-coach role
Work closely with Strategy, Account, and Production teams to align on timelines, deliverables, and optimization cycles
Help develop and evolve visual identities, brand systems, content frameworks, and campaign ecosystem and toolkits
Stay up to date on platform trends, design tools, and AI-driven creative workflows, and help educate and inspire your team accordingly
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in a creative or digital agency setting
Strong portfolio that includes brand campaigns, social content, and platform-specific performance work
The ability to think and create across dozens of brands
Fluent in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, AE)
Experience managing and mentoring creative teams in a remote environment
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail—able to handle multiple creative tracks and adjust on the fly. Experienced in juggling projects under a short timeline
Comfort working with Account and Strategy to build briefs, interpret data, and iterate against performance feedback
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in design, communications, or visual arts
Preferred
Experience with automotive accounts (Tier 2 or Tier 3) strongly preferred
Benefits
Healthcare
401(k)
Generous PTO
Creative growth support