Associate Creative Director Job at Acosta Sales & Marketing in Chicago

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Associate Creative Director

Experiential / Integrated)

Mosaic’s ACDs are our emerging leaders who can create breakthrough work at every stage of the process.

At Mosaic, we’re on a mission to create human-centric experiences that drive consumer behavior. From events and activations, to stunts and sampling, to campaigns and content, we’re all about building brand moments that matter - intersecting culture and fostering community all along the way.

To put it simply, we actualize action. And every action starts with an idea.

That is where you come in. Our next ACD. A purveyor of big, bold, breakthrough thinking. A student of humanity that seeks to know, inspire and understand. A relentless craftsperson, committed to the pursuit of beautiful work, resonate storytelling, and flawless execution.

In this role, we are seeking talent who will challenge conventional thinking, uncover unique creative solutions, and obsess about outcomes –both quality and results. From cracking the brief to polishing in production, you possess an unwavering passion for building brand moments, and come equipped with a diverse toolbox of solutions to solve marketing problems.

The Details : Location :

Our US Creative team is primarily Chicago-based, but we encourage candidates within NYC, Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, and Seattle markets to apply. Think you’re the right fit but reside elsewhere? Let’s talk – we will consider remote rockstars, too.

Start Date : ASAP

Travel :

Presentations, working sessions, team gatherings, and presence at on-site activations are expected, up to 10%.

Commitment :

The successful candidate will work and track 40 hrs / week. However, our dynamic creative environment is not your traditional 9-5. We regularly operate across time zones, deadlines, event and production schedules, etc., made possible thanks to the shared trust, commitment, and accountability of team members. We do require flexibility from our employees to accommodate project needs. But we’re committed to giving it in return, too, as we deeply respect the need to maintain balance, well-being, and individual and family obligations… and personal passions and pursuits, too ( interests keep us interested – and interesting, after all).

Application Requirements :

A detailed resume highlighting education and experience

A link to a portfolio of recent work (if password protected, please provide)

Two professional references (colleagues, vendors, clients welcomed)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Generate and produce amazing ideas – across many mediums and crafts (a conceptual generalist)

Leading end-to-end projects from strategy and concept thru to production

Work in tandem with senior creatives, designers, junior team members, strategists, producers and client service teams

Ability to extend thinking into digital / social, PR, retail, and beyond

Prepare presentations and pitches and present them effectively

Willingness to roll up sleeves and “do” when needed, and step back to “guide” when appropriate

Possess a strong business acumen, working with PMs to ensure projects are delivered on time, on brief, and on budget

Support in resourcing, budgeting, vendor / partner integration, etc.

Foster a positive environment on the team, participating / leading in team culture, training, and building the future of Mosaic creative.

Share in a passion and dedication to see moments brought to life

QUALIFICATIONS

5-10 years progressive agency experience

Works successfully both independently and in collaborative settings

Strong background in art or copy

Conceptual thinker : you’re obsessed with ideas and what makes the best ones better than the rest

Experience in event, experiential, and live creative

Possesses a malleable creative skill set that enables you to move seamlessly between project types, including but not limited to Event, B2B, Conference, Sampling, and beyond

Passion for innovation, trends, and knowledge sharing

Experience with tech-forward clients and categories

Strong presenter who can sell ideas to clients in a confident and compelling way

Creative leadership skills, with an ability to inspire young creatives, and guide effective art direction and copywriting at junior levels

Brand steward for assigned clients – able to master the ins and outs of their voice, visual language brand ethos

Are both connected & collaborative – a culture vulture with deep tentacles and interests in culture, tech, music, television, etc, and passion for sharing

ABOUT US

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category : Marketing

Position Type : Full time

Business Unit : Marketing

Salary Range : $85,800.00 - $107,200.00

Company : Mosaic Sales Solutions US Operating Co, LLC

Req ID : 3936

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Salary : $85,800 - $107,200