Aquent · 3 days ago
Associate Creative Director, Art (Social Style) [205747]
Hoboken, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70/hr - $76/hr
8+ years expAquent is a company that connects top talent in marketing, creative, and design with leading brands. They are seeking an Associate Creative Director, Art, to lead social-first creative ideation and execution for Style content in fashion, beauty, and home sectors, collaborating closely with the Associate Creative Director (Copy) and guiding a team of creatives.
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Hiring Manager
Chelsea Fuller
Responsibilities
Translate strategic insights into social-first concepts that elevate the company as a Style destination and resonate authentically with fashion, beauty, and home audiences
Drive ideation and concept development, craft compelling brand worlds with modern references, and create polished presentations
Support Creative Director to oversee production and guide post-production through final delivery of assets
Develop production Points of View that suit resources, budgets & strategic goals, including production briefs to guide third-party partners (content creators/influencers, production teams & agencies)
Stay deeply attuned to industry trends, consumer behaviors, and competitive landscapes to inform and inspire creative decisions
Be able to shoot content on iPhone
Define and champion the look of Style on social within the company’s broader creative ecosystem, ensuring all content feels social-first, inspiring, and 'company-right.'
Align copy and visuals to brand moments (e.g., seasonal campaigns) while maintaining an always-on, social-native perspective
Maintain high standards of quality and craft throughout the conceptual and execution process, ensuring that final creative meets or exceeds expectations
Contribute to and grow your team with optimism and enthusiasm, pursuing an award-winning in-house model
Foster positive, constructive relationships with junior members within your team
Operate fluidly between strategy and execution, balancing creative excellence with social speed
Partner with Creative Account Management and Production to keep timelines tight and workflows efficient
Anticipate pivots and feedback with adaptability, ensuring workstreams stay on track without compromising quality
Build trust with cross-functional partners by delivering excellent creative that meets business goals
Confidently present work, articulating the strategy and creative rationale behind the ideas
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as an Associate Creative Director or similar role in an agency or in-house creative environment
Portfolio that demonstrates brand social-first content across fashion, beauty or home
Deep understanding of social platforms, storytelling, and cultural trends
Leadership and collaboration skills with a track record of mentoring creative talent
Deep understanding of brand storytelling, customer insights, and creative strategy
Proficiency in key creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Slides, Microsoft Office, Slack)
Minimum 8 years of creative experience across art direction, or design
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Design, Communications or related field preferred
Benefits
Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
Paid sick leave
Retirement plans with a match
Company
Aquent
We supply Fortune500 clients with the best talent on the market!
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.5MKey Investors
Crystal Financial
2015-06-15Debt Financing· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Steven Kapner
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Recent News
Business Standard India
2025-09-09
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