Associate Creative Director, Design

Job Opening Associate Creative Director, Design We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director with an art direction background who can both lead and make. This is a player-coach role. You’ll concept and execute high-level work while also guiding teams, shaping creative direction, and helping elevate the department. Note: Love Advertising has a hybrid work policy requiring weekly time in our physical office. This is not a remote position. You should be comfortable owning large initiatives, presenting to senior-level clients, mentoring junior creatives, and stepping in to refine work before it leaves the building. You understand how to balance bold creative with real-world client objectives and budgets. You push design as much as the concept and elevate the work of designers, art directors and writers working with you. You’ll partner closely with department leads to ensure the work is strategically sound, visually sharp, and consistently strong across accounts. No ego, but passion for the work and craft, mixed with hustle to work on anything from day-to-day small projects to larger campaigns simultaneously. What You’ll Do Lead concept development for major campaigns and brand initiatives Provide clear creative direction to Art Directors, Designers, and Copywriters Mentor and develop mid-level and junior creatives Elevate and refine work across multiple accounts Lead and raise the bar for design across all mediums Present and sell creative to clients and internal stakeholders Translate strategy into compelling visual systems and campaign platforms Ensure consistency and craft across all deliverables Collaborate with Strategy, Account, Media and Production teams to execute cross-channel campaigns Step in hands-on when needed to push work across the finish line What We’re Looking For 8–12+ years of agency experience Strong conceptual portfolio demonstrating campaign-level thinking Proven leadership and mentorship experience Experience presenting to and working directly with senior-level clients Deep understanding of integrated campaigns across channels Strong design sensibility and ability to provide clear, constructive feedback Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud Comfortable in UX, digital, print, out-of-home, experiential and other mediums Ability to balance multiple accounts while maintaining creative quality Available to work hybrid in Houston, or willing to self-relocate Growth Path The ACD role is a key step toward Creative Director. We promote based on leadership, creative excellence, team development, and business impact. Comes with the job Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees 401(k) with employer match Hybrid work schedule PTO includes Summer Fridays and a generous holiday calendar NO SOLICITATIONS. Direct applicants only. Love Advertising is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Back to Careers See more See the work See our work. Read more Agency news About Us Learn more About Love About us. Talk more Contact us Contact us.