Associate Creative Director

Fresh Tape Media is looking for an Associate Creative Director to join our vibrant and fast-growing team! Our creative agency works with clients throughout the US and abroad to bring their ideas to life — no idea is too wild for us. From concepting viral social content and branded commercials, to quick‑turn video and photo creation, to set fabrication and social management we do it all. If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment with a team that’s passionate about their clients and what they do, this job is for you!

The Associate Creative Director is responsible for developing work that has meaningful and measurable impact, achieves marketing and strategic goals, and satisfies client brand requirements. They help lead the copy, design, tone, and direction of work from concept to execution. An Associate Creative Director must seek out new messaging innovations and technologies to cultivate new concepts and promote exciting new ideas. They ensure the timely execution of plans, campaigns, and projects to assure earnings, growth, and client goals are achieved.

Responsibilities include :

Ideate, develop strategy, and pitch creative concepts to clients, with the ability to articulate the vision and answer any questions

Motivate teams to execute integrated, cross‑channel projects that are creatively brilliant, strategically on point, and seamlessly executed on time and on budget

Concept and develop outstanding creative with the team, mapping out the tasks needed to implement the vision

Creative Direction

Experience with a wide range of creative formats, including but not limited to :

engaging short‑form social content ,

commercial campaigns ,

brand activations or stunts , and

longform storytelling

Work alongside the team to concept and oversee production of bold and innovative creative

Review content for brand consistency, quality control, and overall look and feel to meet clients’ needs

Engage with project managers to ensure creative work aligns with strategic goals and target audiences

Create engaging pitch decks that clearly communicate Fresh Tape Media’s vision

Copywriting for pitch decks, scripts, and client communications

Coordinate production for sets and filming across the country from ideation to content delivery

Creative Leadership

Develop and inspire a passionate creative team that delivers exceptional quality

Promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale

Manage and mentor creative staff and freelancers, providing clear feedback that elevates the work

Ensure creative output meets objectives, follows strategic briefs, and meets deadlines on budget

Qualifications :

4+ years of agency or in‑house experience with integrated, cross‑channel campaigns

Proven ability to pitch, present, and clearly articulate creative ideas

Engaging portfolio showcasing creative direction expertise

Understanding of digital and traditional media

Experience taking ideas from concept to execution while managing a team

Interest in marketing trends, social strategy, and new technologies

Positive attitude, flexibility, and problem‑solving abilities

Strong communication skills and detail orientation

Knowledge of and passion for sports and sports creative trends is a plus

Job Type :

Full Time, offer anticipated mid‑February

Work Location :

Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; or New York City, NY

Salary :

$90,000–$115,000 (commensurate with location and experience)

Reports to : Creative Director

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