Associate Creative Director

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role: Associate Creative Director

Location: Chicago, IL

About the role: 

Work with one of our largest on-site teams dedicated to multinational alcohol and beverage brands. We’re looking for a creative that’s also a maker – one that will concept and is ready to grab a camera and go create content. This role will join a team of account people, strategists, designers, writers and producers to create social, print, video, digital content and more. 

We are seeking an Associate Creative Director (Art) with a strong foundation in Art Direction and integrated marketing campaign experience. The ideal candidate is highly conceptual, visually driven, and strategic, taking projects from brief to completion. Providing new ideas and creativity, while leading the work in crafting compelling brand narratives across multiple touchpoints. You’ll also be comfortable pushing boundaries and thinking conceptually about new initiatives. 

This role is based in Chicago as a hybrid position, requiring in office 2-3 days a week. 

What you will be doing: 

• Lead the development of integrated campaigns across digital, social, print, experiential, and traditional media. 
• Provide art direction and creative vision, ensuring cohesive storytelling and impactful design. 
• Partner closely with the creative and strategy teams to conceptualize groundbreaking ideas that drive engagement and deliver results. 
• Oversee and mentor designers and junior creatives, fostering a culture of inspiration and excellence. 
• Collaborate with copywriters and marketing professionals to ensure messaging and visuals align seamlessly. 
• Present and pitch creative concepts to clients, advocating for bold and innovative solutions. 
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural movements to keep our work fresh and relevant. 
• Maintain high standards of creative excellence while balancing business objectives. 
• Create and manage scalable design systems and components to drive consistency and effectiveness across mediums 
• Effectively manage workloads within agreed timeline 

What you need to be great in this role: 

• 7+ years of experience in advertising, with a strong background in Art Direction. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead integrated marketing campaigns. 
• Exceptional conceptual thinking and visual storytelling skills. 
• Full working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Experience presenting and selling creative ideas to clients. 
• A portfolio showcasing a range of impactful, multi-channel campaigns. 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Excellent illustration skills 
• Managing art pipelines working to tight deadlines 
• A thorough understanding of photography, typography and printing 
• Ability to adapt your art style 
• The ability to take projects from concept to completion, with a history of translating strategic thinking into compelling, visual ideas. 
• Deep knowledge & production experience with integrated and digital campaigns. 
• Brilliant communication skills and the ability to work well within a team 
• Must be over 21+ years old. 
• At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $114,750.00 to $128,250.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package.

Req ID: 14845

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Our values shape everything we do: 

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations  

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.