What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Creative Director position at Pixel?
ABOUT PIXEL
Pixel is an innovation and growth marketing boutique agency that helps Fortune 500 brands test, launch, and market new products and campaigns. We excel at the intersection of innovation, creativity, and digital marketing, operating in a fast-paced, digital-first environment with a hybrid work culture. Our offices are located in New York City and Seattle.
THE ROLE
Concept & Strategy
- Develop high-level creative concepts for campaigns, from digital to live-action productions.
- Lead brainstorms, pushing the team toward fresh, bold, and strategically sound ideas.
- Shape the storytelling behind our work, ensuring narratives connect emotionally and drive engagement.
Pitching & Presentation
- Own the room in high-stakes client pitches, delivering ideas with clarity and passion.
- Craft persuasive presentations that bring concepts to life visually and narratively.
- Act as a thought leader, guiding clients through creative decisions with confidence.
Scriptwriting & Storytelling
- Write compelling scripts for brand films, commercials, and digital content.
- Collaborate closely with directors and editors to ensure scripts translate powerfully on screen.
- Bring a strong sense of rhythm, pacing, and emotional impact to storytelling.
Creative Direction & Execution
- Write and create script frameworks for campaign storytelling and commercials.
- Oversee and refine the work of art directors, copywriters, and designers to ensure top-tier execution.
- Work closely with production teams to guide projects from concept to final cut.
- Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints while pushing creative boundaries.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: 5-7 years in a creative agency or similar environment, with a strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, scriptwriting, live action production content and ad campaign execution.
- Conceptual Strength: You generate big, breakthrough ideas that feel fresh and brand-relevant.
- Pitching & Leadership: Confident, persuasive communicator who thrives in high-pressure presentations and help guide junior staff.
- Scriptwriting & Storytelling: A writer with a cinematic mindset, capable of crafting compelling brand narratives.
- Collaboration: A team player who elevates those around them, fostering an environment of creative excellence.
- Adaptability: Able to pivot between big-picture thinking and hands-on execution across multiple projects.
WHY PIXEL
- Tackle complex, digital-first marketing challenges
- Work in a fast-paced, high-growth team environment
- Collaborate with highly motivated and creative professionals
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free concierge primary care (One Medical Membership)
- 401k matching
- Fitness and education allowances
- 8 weeks of primary parental leave
- 1 month paid sabbatical every 4 years
- Charitable gift matching
Salary : $100,000 - $141,000