Associate Creative Director Design Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

Company Description
Hi there! We're Razorfish. We've been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What's different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.
Overview
Join a team of professionals working on a high-profile tech client developing key visuals across their in-app advertisement and digital campaigns. As an Associate Creative Director, you will lead charge in crafting art direction and designs across different channels. Collaborate with the standing team and connect with our client contacts to bring their goals to life.
Responsibilities

• Take lead in art execution and exhibit strong key visual development
• Concept and execute art for campaigns and campaign partnerships across app, social, web, email and more
• Leverage regulated AI tools as needed for visuals and illustrations
• Support and lead creative team in brainstorming sessions and concept creation
• Exhibit strong strategic sense, offer feedback and challenge creative briefs to strengthen them
• Stay abreast of industry trends and apply them as appropriate
• Maintain high quality on creative deliverables
• Assist creative leads in research and presentation materials
• Lead production of ideas and coach junior talent as needed
• Present work both externally and internally
• Oversee other creative staff as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Digital media Design or Advertising/Portfolio school Degree
• 7+ years of art directing for advertising or marketing agency
• Exceptional portfolio that demonstrates conceptual art direction
• Full awareness and understanding of digital landscape including online campaigns, mobile experience and social media
• Experience managing and mentoring junior staff
• Proficiency in Figma and Google environments
• Experience leveraging AI as a creative tool

Additional Information
At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.
Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $80 - $91/hr. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/30/2025.
Compensation Range: USD $50.56 - USD $79.56/Hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/1/2025.