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Associate Creative Director

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

We are looking for a concept-driven, strategically minded Associate Creative Director (ACD) to help ... For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $125,000 -$150,000 per year. This role may also ...

We are looking for a concept-driven, strategically minded Associate Creative Director (ACD) to help ... Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities ...

Associate Creative Director

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

We are looking for a concept-driven, strategically minded Associate Creative Director (ACD) to help ... Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities ...

Associate Creative Director Art

New York, NY ยท On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

MRM Health is looking for a talented Associate Creative Director, Art to join our growing team ... The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $170,000. Where an employee or prospective ...

Position Summary The Associate Creative Director (ACD) is a key creative partner on Priorities USA ... Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $120,000-$145,000 commensurate with ...

Associate Creative Director, Copy

New York, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $180K/yr

Associate Creative Director, Copywriter About Ogilvy Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy ... The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual ...

Salary range: $100,000 - $125,000 tmp helps B2B marketing leaders create coherence in a chaotic ... What we are looking for We're looking for an Associate Creative Director with a flair for ...

Associate Creative Director

New York, NY ยท On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Creative Direction Current Global is looking for an Associate Creative Director who lives at the ... The Perks & Details NYC Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000. Your health and wellbeing are a massive ...

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How much do creative associate salary jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for creative associate salary in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Do creative associate jobs pay well?

Creative associate salaries vary depending on experience, location, and industry, but they generally offer entry-level to mid-range pay. Salaries typically range from around $40,000 to $70,000 annually, with higher earnings possible for those with specialized skills or advanced portfolios. Compensation can also include benefits such as flexible schedules and opportunities for skill development.

What is the role of a creative associate?

A creative associate supports the development of visual and conceptual content for marketing, advertising, or branding projects. They often collaborate with designers, copywriters, and clients, utilizing tools like Adobe Creative Suite and adhering to project deadlines. The role may require strong communication skills and a basic understanding of design principles.

What is the difference between Creative Associate Salary vs Graphic Designer?

AspectCreative AssociateGraphic Designer
Average Salary$45,000 - $60,000$50,000 - $70,000
Required SkillsCreativity, Adobe Creative Suite, teamworkCreativity, Adobe Creative Suite, typography
Work EnvironmentAdvertising agencies, media companiesDesign studios, marketing firms
CertificationsPortfolio, relevant degreesPortfolio, design certifications

While both roles involve creative work and proficiency in design tools, Graphic Designers typically have higher average salaries and may require more specialized skills. Creative Associates often focus on supporting creative projects within teams, whereas Graphic Designers lead visual design efforts. Understanding these differences can help you choose the right career path or job opportunity.

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Infographic showing various Creative Associate Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,327 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Associate Creative Director

Stand Together

Arlington, VA โ€ข On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. 

We are looking for a concept-driven, strategically minded Associate Creative Director (ACD) to help drive high-profile creative campaigns for the Stand Together brand and its network of partners, including globally recognized names in music, sports, lifestyle, and film. In this role, you will blend vision, content strategy, and innovative thinking with a deep understanding of storytelling and its ability to move audiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a culturally significant impact while advancing our mission-driven goals through exceptional creative work. 
What You Will Do
  • Support the Creative Director as a hands-on leader for each project, collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensure work is strategic and best-in-class.  
  • Partner with art directors, designers, and video producers to deliver creative concepts and executions that go beyond informing or entertaining—our goal is cultural resonance. We're not selling a product; we're creating paradigm shifts.  
  • Support creative efforts throughout the lifecycle of campaigns and partnerships, providing guidance and oversight to ensure excellence.  
  • Strategize platform-specific executions, ensuring concepts thrive across digital, social, video, print, and events.  
  • Provide hands-on guidance to junior and mid-level creatives, helping them refine concepts and sharpen execution. 
  • Write persuasive, engaging, and on-brand copy across a variety of channels (digital, social, video, experiential, print). 
  • Translate complex ideas into simple, powerful messages that resonate with audiences. 
  • Lead brainstorming sessions, pitch concepts, and present ideas with confidence to both internal teams and clients. 
  • Infuse our philosophy and principles into stories and creative expressions that deeply connect with audiences.  
     
What You Will Bring
  • 7+ years of experience in a conceptual creative role at an agency, publisher, media company, in-house at a brand, or similar organization.  
  • A strong portfolio including video, OOH, print, digital, social, and longform work samples.  
  • Strong presentation/pitching skills to generate support from internal stakeholders and external partners.  
  • Superior writing skills, with an ability to crystallize complex ideas clearly and concisely.  
  • Strong communication skills to nurture senior cross-departmental relationships.  
  • A solutions-first mindset.  
  • Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.  
Standout Candidates Will Bring
  • Branding and its various expressions. 
  • Navigating a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders. 
  • Experience with behavior change campaigns.
What We Offer
  • Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace. 
  • A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges. 
  • Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents. 
  • Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.  
     

For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $125,000 –$150,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee’s overall contribution to the organization.

Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.

Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   
 
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success.  That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.