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How much do creative associate jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for creative associate in Virginia is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.76 and $20.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Creative Associate, and why are they important?

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.

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.
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Infographic showing various Creative Associate job openings in Virginia as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 7% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,972 per year, or $19.7 per hour.
Principal Associate, Associate Creative Director - Brand Creative

Principal Associate, Associate Creative Director - Brand Creative

Capital One

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Posted yesterday


Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 141 rated banks


Job description

Principal Associate, Associate Creative Director - Brand Creative

Capital One Brand Creative is looking for an experienced Associate Creative Director to bring our brand to life across different audiences, products, channels, and types of communication. You know how to partner with Creative Directors to define the work; and Art Directors and Copywriters to deliver the end product.

Yep, we're a Fortune 100 finance company-credit cards, banking products & services, and best-in-class technology. But our brand is personable, fun, and engaging as we aim to help customers feel at ease on their financial journey.

If you're a champion of strategic ideas with exceptional leadership chops and a customer-focused marketing background, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Partner with Creative Directors and Project Managers to define intent, brief teams, and deliver marketing that cuts through the noise.
    Be a creative leader amongst your team of Art Directors, Graphic Designers, and Copywriters (including a mix of full-time associates, contractors, and agencies).

  • Lead and execute creative development in support of Capital One's credit card business across Performance Marketing channels, including social media platforms, video, click-based outbound and SEM.

  • Give clear direction and effective feedback around project intent, concepts, design, copy and motion.

  • Collaborate with marketing strategists and internal business clients to positively influence marketing strategy and the customer experience.

  • Use evidence and data to ground your creative decisions.

  • Demonstrate expert knowledge of digital marketing channels, social media advertising and marketing trends and translate business intent into creative strategies and executions that market products effectively.

  • Present and influence with a convincing and inspiring style to increase buy-in and open the door for new opportunities - both for your team and department.

  • Mentor and build expertise in your craft, whether copywriting or art direction with your peers, and team members.

WHO YOU ARE

You want to be an EVIDENCE-BASED MARKETER.

  • Your curiosity is endless. There's always something else to learn.

  • You're flexible and not afraid of change-in fact, you welcome the challenge.

  • You share your point of view but seek out what might be missing and listen.

  • You have big ideas and know the best ones are driven by proof, persistence and patience.

  • You're a storyteller. You simplify the complex and compel your audience to act.

  • You know how to enjoy yourself. While fun isn't mandatory, it certainly seems to follow you.

  • You care-about the work, your team and the customers you serve.

Candidates must provide a portfolio of their creative work for consideration

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification

  • At least 3 years of multi-channel digital marketing experience on client-side or agency

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or military experience

  • At least 3 years of experience leading creative teams or bodies of work across cross-functional creative teams

  • At least 5 years of experience in copywriting or art direction

  • Experience in the financial services industry or other highly regulated industry

  • Experience working with a Fortune 100 brand

  • Experience leading work through agency resources as primary creative point of contact

  • Experience in Performance Marketing testing structures across digital, video and social media channels

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Chicago, IL: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Associate, Art Director


McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Associate, Art Director


New York, NY: $131,800 - $150,500 for Principal Associate, Art Director


Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Associate, Art Director








Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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