ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Location: Houston, Texas
Job Type: Permanent
Compensation Range: $110,000 - 130,000 per year

We're seeking an Associate Creative Director to lead and inspire a team of writers while driving compelling, brand-aligned copy across integrated campaigns, digital experiences, and thought leadership. This role blends hands-on creativity with strategic oversight to elevate storytelling, engage audiences, and achieve business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead copy development for significant client accounts, establishing creative direction and tone of voice across various projects.
• Develop high-quality long- and short-form copy while mentoring and guiding junior and mid-level writing talent.
• Produce polished, client-ready deliverables with minimal supervision and revisions.
• Translate strategic brand insights and business objectives into clear and compelling messaging for diverse media channels (digital, print, social, experiential, video, etc.).
• Take ownership of understanding and applying brand language guidelines, including tone, style, industry-specific terms, and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Account teams to ensure creative solutions effectively support business goals.
• Work closely with Art Directors and Designers to create unified and integrated creative concepts.
• Confidently present creative ideas to internal teams and clients, clearly articulating the rationale and strategic alignment.
• Offer constructive feedback and creative direction during reviews to enhance the quality of all written materials.
• Stay informed about industry trends, cultural developments, and new platforms to ensure creative work is innovative and relevant.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years of copywriting experience within an advertising, marketing, or similar creative setting, including at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong preference for substantial, demonstrable experience working with B2B clients.
• Proven track record of delivering conceptual and strategic thinking that leads to measurable business outcomes.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of high-quality copy across various platforms.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting and effectively communicating ideas to clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional leadership abilities, including the capacity to inspire, mentor, and motivate creative teams.
• Solid understanding of integrated marketing campaigns and a digital-first approach.
• Comfortable collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including Strategy, Account Management, Media, and Production.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices, content strategy, and digital storytelling is advantageous.
• Experience in video production (scriptwriting, casting, directing, etc.) is a plus.

Core Creative & Copywriting:

• Exceptional long & short-form copywriting.
• Brand voice & tone development.
• Translating strategy to compelling messaging across media.
• Deep understanding of brand language & legalities.
• Excellent writing, editing, & proofreading.
• Client-ready work with minimal revisions.
• Conceptual & strategic thinking; narrative development.
• SEO, content strategy, & digital storytelling (plus).
• Video production skills (plus).

Leadership & Management:

• Creative direction & team leadership.
• Mentoring & coaching writers; providing feedback.
• Inspiring & motivating creative teams.
• Elevating creative standards.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic partnership.
• Confident presentation & articulation of rationale.

Strategic & Business Acumen:

• Understanding & alignment with strategic & business goals.
• Integrated marketing & digital-first thinking.
• Awareness of trends & target audiences.
• Persuasive communication & selling skills.

Personal & Professional:

• Project & time management; meeting deadlines.
• Adaptability & managing priorities.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.