Associate Creative Director

A leader in the consumer goods industry is hiring an Associate Creative Director in the Greater Boston area for a contract position, hybrid (3 days onsite per week).

Associate Creative Director Perks:

• Work directly alongside the Creative Director on high-visibility product launches and brand campaigns.
• Shape the creative direction for two growing product categories from the ground up.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of designers, art directors, and copywriters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with brand, product, marketing, and imagery teams.
• Contribute hands-on design work alongside strategic leadership responsibilities.

Associate Creative Director Requirements:

• 10+ years in a creative or design role, with 2 to 3 years in a leadership position or equivalent senior level ownership.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong packaging work, brand systems, and consumer goods design alongside digital and social executions.
• Deep fluency in DTC packaging trends and modern visual design standards.
• Mastery of typography, layout, visual systems, and design craft.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, strong working knowledge of Figma, and comfort in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Associate Creative Director Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Creative Director to define category vision, storytelling frameworks, and design direction across packaging, digital, social, retail, and experiential touchpoints.
• Lead concepting and execution for major product launches across small appliance and cookware categories, translating product insights into consumer-centric visual narratives.
• Deliver original design work including visual identities, packaging systems, logos, and design frameworks for new products and sub-brands.
• Guide, mentor, and provide actionable feedback to Art Directors, Senior Designers, Designers, and Copywriters to elevate craft and strategic alignment.
• Develop platform-native content concepts across social and retail channels while managing multiple workstreams without sacrificing quality.

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