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How much do creative associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for creative associate in Florida is $14.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.15 and $15.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a creative associate?

A Creative Associate is a professional who supports creative projects within organizations such as advertising agencies, marketing firms, or media companies. Their responsibilities often include brainstorming ideas, assisting in the development of concepts for campaigns or content, and collaborating with designers, writers, and other creative team members. Creative Associates may also help with project coordination, research, and various administrative tasks related to creative production. This role is ideal for individuals with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as a passion for creative work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creative associate?

To thrive as a Creative Associate, you need a strong background in graphic design, copywriting, and multimedia production, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, and digital marketing tools is typically required. Creativity, collaboration, adaptability, and strong communication skills help individuals excel in this role. These skills are essential for producing engaging content, meeting client expectations, and contributing effectively to dynamic creative teams.

How does a creative associate typically collaborate with other departments during a project?

Creative Associates often work closely with teams such as marketing, product development, and sales to ensure that creative concepts align with overall business objectives. They participate in brainstorming sessions, gather input from stakeholders, and adjust designs or content based on feedback from these departments. This collaborative approach helps to maintain consistency across campaigns and ensures that the final deliverables effectively support the company’s goals.

How do you become a creative associate?

To become a creative associate, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as graphic design, marketing, or communications, along with strong creative skills and proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level roles and building a strong portfolio are important steps in qualifying for this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Creative jobs in Florida?

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Infographic showing various Creative Associate job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,883 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

Creative Operations Manager - Marketing - Lakeland

Lakeland, FL • On-site


Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Retail • 10K+ employees

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 4,705 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 123 rated grocery stores

Free food

Recommended by students

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$6.9K - $10K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Description
The Creative Operations Manager guides creative-led initiatives from concept through final delivery by managing resource capacity, defining
milestones, developing timelines, and removing operational roadblocks. This role supports the Creative team by providing structure, communication, and accountability across projects, enabling creative leaders and operations partners to focus on strategic and creative priorities while ensuring work is delivered efficiently and effectively. This role assists with resource planning, capacity management, creative process optimization, and training to enhance the productivity of the Creative team.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Manage non-campaign, creative-led projects by assigning work based on bandwidth and expertise, developing realistic timelines, establishing deliverables, and overseeing completion and delivery.
  • Support creative resourcing, capacity planning, and utilization using Workfront and other available data sources to identify bandwidth needs and forecast congestion points.
  • Lead or coordinate Creative activities such as Retail Operations Conference support, Creative department meetings, brand updates, logo redesigns, creative audits, creative case studies, award submissions, and quarterly creative reviews.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Creative project stakeholders by providing updates, managing expectations, setting agendas, and facilitating collaboration.
  • Assist with select outsourced agency work, including coordination of deliverables and timelines, socializing assets for review and approval, consolidating feedback, and ensuring final assets are delivered on time.
  • Develop or refine workflows and processes for Creative teams in partnership with Marketing Operations leadership.
  • Create SOPs, templates, forms, and tools that streamline routine tasks, requests, and Creative operations.
  • Develop and lead training through decks, videos, and/or in-person sessions, when appropriate.

Additional Information
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
Year End Bonus
As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month's extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, or Communications field, or equivalent experience
  • 5 years' experience as a Project Manager or Account Leadership position in a creative, marketing, or advertising department or agency
  • Thorough knowledge of creative processes, timelines, and workload impacts
  • Strong knowledge of creative associate resources' skill sets, capabilities, and capacity
  • Knowledge of external creative resources and their expertise and capabilities (e.g., advertising agencies, design firms, production suppliers)
  • Knowledge of Publix marketing objectives, brand identity standards, positioning statements, and corporate strategy
  • Knowledge of communication channels including television, radio, environmental signage, point of purchase, out of home, digital video, social media, email, and web
  • Knowledge of current creative trends in the retail industry relative to each of the design/creative disciplines
  • Exceptional project management skills
  • Knowledge of training and development methods and best practices for creative individuals
  • Knowledge of all phases of the creative development process (concept, copywriting, layout, execution)
  • Knowledge of creative and/or marketing departments organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, and associated work processes
  • Analytical skills
  • Budget management skills
  • Human resource management skills
  • Strategic planning skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
  • Ability to understand creative people
  • Persuasion/negotiation skills
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Ability to be flexible and respond to quickly changing priorities on short notice
  • Mac OS
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Marketing resource management systems
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Digital Asset Management system

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, or Communications field, or equivalent experience
  • 7 years' experience as a Project Manager or Account Leadership position in a creative, marketing, or advertising department or agency

Benefits Information
  • Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
  • An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Group health, dental and vision plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
  • Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)


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