Overview

Stirling is a scrappy, fast-paced agency that loves rolling up our sleeves to deliver bold ideas and exceptional results focused on brand development, performance marketing, and technology. We're looking for a kickass Associate Creative Director who sees the bigger picture without losing sight of the details—a passionate, big-idea brain with a strong sense of integrity and an eye for exceptional visual design.

If you thrive on small agency collaboration, crafting compelling narratives, and sparking transformative ideas to elevate brands and break boundaries, we want to meet you.

What we're looking for in an Associate Creative Director (Art):

• Inspire and guide the creative and broader team to think big.
• Play a key role in creative strategy across a wide range of client work.
• Oversee the creative process from concept to execution in collaboration with the CEO and ECD.
• Design and develop concepts into creative solutions, ensuring client objectives are achieved visually and in messaging.
• Support the creative and broader team by taking initiative and ownership of projects.
• Foster growth with new and existing clients and build relationships while maintaining the highest standards.
• Work closely with the marketing, strategy, development, and business development resources to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to all projects.
• Help find and build working relationships with new creative and production vendors, as well as strengthen partnerships with current vendors to conceive/execute campaigns.
• Follow industry trends and new technologies.
• Lead the charge in putting the agency on the map.

Key Qualifications

• 8+ years of digital, print, traditional, and trade marketing experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education plus professional experience required
• A team player with a bold attitude, ready to roll your sleeves up
• Exceptional visual design skills with strong proficiency in Adobe Suite
• Web/UX with Figma experience or a willingness to learn preferred
• Strong knowledge of B2B and B2C marketing and all that it entails
• Knowledge and background in working directly with clients
• A portfolio or website of your work
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of both the creative and strategic aspects of advertising

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Did we mention our clients are awesome and the work keeps us on our toes? Beyond that, we’ve built a scrappy, collaborative team (with Hallie and Millie, our lovable office dogs) that genuinely enjoys the work we do and the company we keep. We take what we do seriously—but never ourselves. Our agency culture thrives on support, growth, and innovation. While we hold ourselves to high standards, we’re all about celebrating the unique passions and individuality each team member brings to the table. Want a peek behind the scenes on how we operate? Check out our Instagram to learn more.

What We Offer You:

• Hybrid Work Environment (Remote Monday & Friday)
• Competitive Salary and Retirement Contributions
• Healthcare Coverage and Lifestyle Benefits
• Paw-ternity Leave (yes we have a benefit focused on dogs)
• 5-Year Milestone Sabbaticals (2 additional paid weeks to adventure)

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of background, experience, culture, and thought. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you or someone you know is interested in this position - let’s talk!