Associate Creative Director

1. Job description:

The Associate Creative Director (ACD) works closely with the Creative Director to develop and execute creative campaigns that meet client objectives and align with the agency’s vision. This role involves both hands-on creative work and team management, overseeing Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers. The ACD ensures high-quality creative output, provides strategic direction, and supports business growth by maintaining strong client relationships.

2. Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Creative Director to define and deliver creative strategies and campaign concepts.
• Lead and mentor creative teams (Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers) to ensure high-quality work and team development.
• Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and guidance throughout the creative process.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables are on time, on brand, and within budget.
• Present and defend creative concepts and ideas to clients with confidence and clarity.
• Partner with Account Management and Strategy teams to align creative output with client goals.
• Stay updated on industry trends, creative tools, and new technologies to continuously elevate the team’s work.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to pitches and proposals when required.

3. Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, Marketing, Communications, or other relevant fields.
• Solid understanding of design, copywriting, digital advertising, and brand communications.
• Minimum of 7 years of creative experience in an advertising or marketing agency.
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring creative teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing leadership in creative campaigns across multiple channels.
• Comfortable presenting and explaining creative rationale to clients.
• Strong conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
• Ability to balance creativity with strategic business objectives.
• Leadership and collaboration abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, reliable, and able to handle pressure effectively.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and passion for creativity.

4. Benefits:

• Salary based on sale performance package
• Working in a dynamic international environment
• Growing business
• Salary reviewed annually
• Once employees have passed probation and signed a labour contract, the employee will have other benefits such as annual leave days, bonus salary, social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance (Vietnamese Law), insurance benefit package (Bao Viet Healthcare), training programs, etc.