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Associate Creative Director Acd Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

Avalere Health

Associate Creative Director, Art

New York, NY · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

About the role The Associate Creative Director, Art (ACD) works with our team of Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers to conceive and execute a variety of brand communication and engagement ...

Avalere Health

Associate Creative Director, Art

New York, NY · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

About the role The Associate Creative Director, Art (ACD) works with our team of Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers to conceive and execute a variety of brand communication and engagement ...

Horizon Media

Associate Creative Director

New York, NY · Hybrid

$140K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As an Associate Creative Director, you will... * Be a social expert: Possess a strong understanding of social, changing algorithms, and audience behaviors, to uncover new insights and ways of ...

BGBx

VP, Associate Creative Director, Copy

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Position Overview The VP, Associate Creative Director, Copy is a senior-level creative department ... The ACD is the key day-to-day point of contact and partner for Account Management in defining and ...

BGBx

VP, Associate Creative Director, Copy

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Overview The VP, Associate Creative Director, Copy is a senior-level creative department ... The ACD is the key day-to-day point of contact and partner for Account Management in defining and ...

Omnicom

Associate Creative Director Art

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

MRM Health is looking for a talented Associate Creative Director, Art to join our growing team. This person will work closely with the Creative team in producing a high-quality creative product for ...

M+C Saatchi Group

Associate Creative Director, Art

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$175K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced Associate Creative Director (Art Focus) to help ... As an ACD (Art), you'll partner with copy leads, strategy, and account teams to deliver integrated ...

Genius AI

Associate Creative Director, Design

New York, NY · Hybrid

$185K - $215K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role A highly experienced Design Lead or ACD, Design with deep expertise in branding ... You'll report to the Creative Director. You must be commutable to our NYC headquarters or San ...

Omnicom

Associate Creative Director

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Creative Direction Current Global is looking for an Associate Creative Director who lives at the intersection of culture and creativity. This is a role for someone who knows how to earn attention ...

Fifth Element

Associate Creative Director, Art

New York, NY · On-site

$160K - $175K/yr

The ACD, Art is both a hands-on creative and a creative leader-someone who can jump into the work ... Lead and mentor art directors and designers, helping them grow their thinking and craft. * Jump ...

SharkNinja

Associate Creative Director

New York, NY · On-site

Overview We are looking for an Associate Creative Director of Art to help define what Ninja looks like next. This is a role for a conceptual leader with a solid branding background and a passion for ...

Fifth Element

Associate Creative Director, Art

New York, NY · On-site

$160K - $175K/yr

The ACD, Art is both a hands-on creative and a creative leader--someone who can jump into the work ... Lead and mentor art directors and designers, helping them grow their thinking and craft. * Jump ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate creative director acd in Ridgewood, NJ is $109,689.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,900.00 and $154,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Creative Director Acd vs Creative Director?

AspectAssociate Creative Director (ACD)Creative Director (CD)
ResponsibilitiesSupports senior creative teams, manages projects, and oversees junior staffLeads overall creative vision, strategy, and client relationships
Experience & CredentialsTypically 5-8 years in creative roles, relevant portfolio, sometimes certificationsMore extensive experience, leadership skills, and industry recognition
Work EnvironmentCollaborates closely with Creative Directors and teamsSets direction and oversees multiple projects and teams

The Associate Creative Director (ACD) plays a vital supporting role in the creative process, focusing on project management and team oversight. In contrast, the Creative Director (CD) holds the primary responsibility for the overall creative vision and strategic direction of campaigns. While both roles require strong creative credentials and industry experience, the CD typically has more seniority and leadership responsibilities. Understanding these differences helps clarify career progression and expectations within creative agencies.

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Associate Creative Director (On-Site, NYC)

MATTE PROJECTS

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Who are we?
MATTE is a 360° creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.
About this role:
We are seeking an Associate Creative Director to help lead the development and execution of exceptional creative across a wide range of industries. This role is highly conceptual, design-forward, and hands-on. Ideal for a strong creative thinker with a refined point of view and a proven ability to bring ideas to life with craft and clarity.
The Associate Creative Director partners closely with Creative Directors and senior leadership to shape creative direction, develop concepts, and elevate execution across campaigns, experiences, and content. You will play a key role in setting the bar for quality, mentoring teams, and translating strategy into compelling creative work.
Background working with sports and lifestyle brands is a plus.
Creative Vision & Strategy
  • Provide strategic creative leadership and a compelling artistic vision across diverse projects, ensuring alignment with each client's brand, values, and goals.
  • Translate briefs and strategic insights into bold creative platforms and campaign narratives.

Concept Development & Execution
  • Lead brainstorming sessions and ideation processes to generate original and impactful concepts.
  • Oversee execution of creative assets across digital, experiential, film, and branding touchpoints, ensuring consistent storytelling and visual quality.

Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Work cross-functionally with internal departments-Strategy, Client Services, Production, and Operations-to guide creative projects from concept through completion.
  • Inspire and support multidisciplinary teams including designers, art directors, copywriters, and creative technologists.

Client Engagement
  • Serve as a creative lead in client meetings-presenting work, aligning vision, and building trust through strategic and creative clarity.
  • Provide expert guidance to clients, ensuring creative work meets business and brand objectives.

Culture & Trend Fluency
  • Stay informed on cultural shifts, platform evolution, and emerging trends across industries to keep creative output fresh and forward-thinking.

Team Leadership & Management
  • Mentor and lead a high-performing creative team, offering feedback, support, and growth opportunities.
  • Effectively manage team resources and creative workflows to ensure balance, efficiency, and excellence.

Project Oversight
  • Manage multiple projects at various stages, overseeing timelines, budgets, and creative deliverables.
  • Ensure the highest level of creative quality and consistency across all work.

What you will bring:
  • 8-10+ years of creative experience in an agency, studio, or hybrid brand environment.
  • 2-4+ years in a senior creative or leadership role (Senior AD, AD, or ACD).
  • A strong portfolio showcasing campaigns, experiential, digital storytelling, and brand work.
  • Excellent conceptual, visual, and design sensibility.
  • Confident communicator and presenter.
  • Collaborative, curious, and detail-oriented creative leader.
  • Proficiency in Figma required.

Compensation: 150,000-170,000/year based on experience
Benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k with a 4% company contribution max match
  • Fully covered yearly Citibike membership wellness perk
  • Talkspace membership wellness perk
  • Competitive PTO package
  • End of Year Recharge paid time off
  • Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment with us
  • Parental Leave for all new parents

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we're passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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