Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $80 - 84 per hourWe are looking to hire an Associate Creative Director (ACD) to lead the creative and art direction for a major retailer's campaigns. They are looking for someone to support marketing/brand/seasonal campaigns that fit multiple channels, including full-funnel paid, social, digital, email, site, print, and in-store. The ideal candidate is a strategically minded problem solver and conceptual thinker who is able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. In this role, the ACD will work closely with the Copy ACD, creative directors, and other cross-functional teams. The ACD will also lead and partner with external agency partners, support internal stakeholders, and be hands-on with the creative process. Responsibilities: Collaboration: Ideate, create, and execute 360 campaign creative across all channels (owned & paid). Work cross-functionally with marketing, ops teams, integrated strategy and external agencies to ensure creative cohesion at every touchpoint. Build trust and effective relationships with key partners in a large, highly matrixed organization. Develop creative leadership and marketing pitch decks to gain alignment setting the team up for success. Manage projects, growth, and development of mid and junior level creatives. Self-directed / critical thinker. Pursue ways that we can work better, faster. Manage projects that are on-brief and on-brand, mitigating feedback, ultimately keeping workstreams on track. Trend Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, culture and consumer behaviors to inform creative decisions and maintain our brand's competitive edge. Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of quality and craft throughout the conceptual and execution process, ensuring that the final work meets or exceeds expectations. Attend & oversee production shoots as needed. Ability to design assets and brand campaigns as needed. Project Oversight: Manage team & high-profile projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in professional advertising agency Art Direction experience, with at least 2 years of management experience. Exceptional portfolio featuring big campaign ideas across full funnel TV/Video, social, digital, experiential & print - conceptual and innovative thinking. Proficiency in industry-standard design tools and software including the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Slides, Slack and Figma. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate external agency partners and connect across Creative Studio. Clearly articulates vision and provides contextual feedback. Organized with diligent follow-through on every task. Excellent written, communication and presentation skills. JOBID: 1075871#LI-CELLA#LI-SA1Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.