Associate Creative Director - New York, United States - Ready Set Rocket

Ready Set Rocket
Ready Set Rocket
Verified Company
New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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About RSR:

We're Ready Set Rocket, a fully integrated digital agency driving business transformation. A consultancy at heart, we help our clients navigate the fast-paced world of technology disruption and changing consumer behaviors. We blend data, design, and media with conceptual and emotional storytelling to drive our client's initiatives.

Forget what you've heard about agency culture—we do things a little differently. When life comes first, stellar work follows. We're a "people-first" culture.

Working here, you're not just joining a crew of people passionate about creating incredible work; you're also joining a team that understands prioritizing flexibility, and holistic health goes way beyond just words.

We're huge on collaboratively overcoming challenges by supporting each other every step of the way.

We're all about pushing boundaries, learning from mistakes, and using every project as a chance to evolve and find fulfillment in the work.

At Ready Set Rocket, we take our numerous "Best Places to Work" awards super seriously. Big ideas, big talent, big impact.


What RSR Offers:

Everyone deserves an environment where they can thrive.

Ready Set Rocket offers a competitive package of benefits & perks including:


  • Hybrid Workplace
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Family Leave Policy
  • Health Benefits: Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Work from Home Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Subsidy
  • Pet Insurance
  • Dog Friendly Office
  • 401k Retirement Plan & Matching
  • Kindbody Membership
  • Health Advocate
  • One Medical Membership
  • Talkspace Membership
  • Fitness or Mental Wellness Reimbursement
  • Discounted Citibike Memberships
  • Volunteer Stewardship Days


At Ready Set Rocket, we don't really like to brag, but we've earned a bunch of company culture awards including...

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Built In NYC,
_ NYC Best Small Companies "Best Places to Work" _2022**:


  • Ad Age Small Agency Awards, "_Best Agency Culture" _
    2018:
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Crain's "_Best Places to Work_
" in NYC 2016 & 2017:


  • Ad Age, "_Best Places to Work" _
    2016

Your Impact:


At Ready Set Rocket, we are looking for a highly creative and diligent Associate Creative Director who can inspire and be hands-on across a variety of projects.

While supporting the broader creative goals set by the Creative Director, you will play a crucial role in driving the creative direction of our smaller or lower-tier projects.

You will work closely with art directors and designers to refine their skills and push the creative envelope, ensuring high-quality outputs and consistent innovation.


What Success Looks Like:

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Supportive Creative Leadership: Support the Creative Director with conceiving and guiding projects that align with the strategic goals of the agency, contributing to impactful work that resonates on a global scale.
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Execution of Diverse Projects: Direct and deliver high-quality creative outputs across a spectrum of projects, including digital campaigns, social media content, and branding, ensuring they meet client and agency standards.
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Development of Design Concepts: Generate and execute compelling design concepts that elevate the brand presence of our clients while adhering to their strategic objectives.
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Client Satisfaction and Team Growth: Produce results that not only meet client expectations but also foster an environment of growth and learning for junior creative staff, enhancing their skills and career trajectories.
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Proactive Project Involvement: Engage actively in project planning and conceptual phases to ensure creative alignment and readiness for upcoming challenges, maintaining a steady flow of innovative ideas.


What You Bring to the Table:

  • 5+ years of experience in the creative industry (3+ years in an agency setting with leadership responsibilities)
  • Prior roles such as Senior Art Director or Junior Creative Director, with a proven track record of guiding smaller scale projects
  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital media, brand campaigns, and a keen eye for aesthetic and functional design
  • Commitment to mentoring junior creatives, helping them develop their design skills and conceptual thinking
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of constructing compelling narratives around your ideas and presenting them convincingly to both the team and clients
  • Organizational prowess, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, deadlinedriven environment
  • Technical proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and familiarity with motion design tools and principles
  • Collaborative spirit, eager to work closely with crossdisciplinary teams to craft innovative solutions
  • Curiosity and eagerness to innovate, continuously exploring new tools and techniques to advance your craft
  • Experience coordinating smaller scale photo and video shoots, ensuring they align with the creative vision
**Workplace Cult
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