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Associate Creative Director, Art

Zimmerman Advertising

Fort Lauderdale, FLJobNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Compensation
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Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Job overview

Zimmerman Advertising is hiring an Associate Creative Director, Art. The Associate Creative Director, Art leads the creative vision and visual execution of integrated campaigns, developing compelling, results-driven creative that strengthens brands and drives engagement. This role provides creative leadership from concept through production, ensuring high standards of design and brand consistency. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on art direction, the director guides multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful and visually distinctive work.

Key focus areas include Lead the visual development and execution of integrated campaigns across all media channels., Create breakthrough concepts that align storytelling, brand objectives, and platform best practices., and Maintain high standards of design excellence, visual storytelling, and creative craft..

Successful candidates bring 7+ Years Experience. Important skills include Visual Execution Of Integrated Campaigns, Creative Vision, Creative Leadership, Art Direction, Strategic Thinking, and Visual Development.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Visual Execution of Integrated CampaignsCreative VisionCreative LeadershipArt DirectionStrategic ThinkingVisual DevelopmentBreakthrough ConceptsStorytellingDesign ExcellenceCreative CraftProduction of Visual AssetsSocial First CreativeAudience BehaviorCreator CultureTrendsEmerging PlatformsPlatform Specific Content DevelopmentTikTokInstagramMetaConceptual ThinkingIntegrated Campaign DevelopmentHigh-Quality Design ExecutionBranding SystemsTypographyLayoutPhotographyMotion DesignContent MarketingAdobe Creative SuiteAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAI-Powered Creative ToolsEmerging TechnologiesPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsClient-Facing SkillsFigmaAfter EffectsDirecting Photo ShootsVideo Productions

Qualifications

7+ Years of Experience in an Advertising Agency7+ Years of Experience in a Creative Studio7+ Years of Experience in a Social Agency7+ Years of Experience in a Design Firm7+ Years of Experience in an Integrated Marketing EnvironmentExceptional PortfolioBachelor's Degree in Graphic DesignBachelor's Degree in AdvertisingBachelor's Degree in Visual CommunicationsBachelor's Degree in Fine ArtsBachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Full job description

Overall Objective

The purpose of this role is to lead the creative vision and visual execution of integrated campaigns by developing compelling, results-driven creative that strengthens brands, drives engagement, and supports client business objectives across traditional, digital, and social-first channels. The Associate Creative Director, Art operates under the general direction of the Group Creative Director and Chief Creative Officer, providing creative leadership from concept through production, ensuring the highest standards of design, craftsmanship, and brand consistency. This role combines strategic thinking with hands on art direction, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful and visually distinctive work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the visual development and execution of integrated campaigns across all media channels.

  • Create breakthrough concepts that align storytelling, brand objectives, and platform best practices.

  • Maintain high standards of design excellence, visual storytelling, and creative craft.

  • Art direct and oversee the production of visual assets, including photography

  • Guide projects from concept through production, ensuring quality, consistency, and effectiveness.

  • Drive social first creative with a strong understanding of audience behavior, creator culture, trends, and emerging platforms.

  • Develop platform specific content and visual storytelling approaches for TikTok, Instagram, Meta, etc.

  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver strategically sound and visually compelling creative solutions.

  • Support new business efforts through innovative thinking, strong presentations, and creative leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, advertising, visual communications, fine arts, or a related field preferred.

  • 7+ years of experience in an advertising agency, creative studio, social agency, design firm, or integrated marketing environment.

  • Exceptional portfolio demonstrating art direction, conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, integrated campaign development, and high-quality design execution.

  • Strong understanding of branding systems, typography, layout, photography, motion design, and content creation.

  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; familiarity with Figma, After Effects, and related creative tools is a plus.

  • Experience directing photo shoots, video productions, content creation, or other visual production processes preferred.

  • Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools, social content creation platforms, and emerging technologies.

  • Strong presentation, communication, and client-facing skills.

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