Associate Creative Director

Associate Creative Director (Art Director) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers). Monks is looking for a well-rounded, experienced Associate Creative Director with an art direction background. This is a hands‑on role where you will lead projects, develop concepts, and win pitches. Our ideal candidate has a strong background in art direction and design, with proven experience in leading, guiding, and mentoring creative teams. To be considered, please submit your portfolio along with a cover letter detailing why you’re the right Monk for this job. We want to understand your creative philosophy and what drives you. What You’ll Do Creative Leadership & Concepting: Conceive and execute concepts, guidelines, and strategies for a wide range of creative projects. You will own the creative process from initial brief to final delivery. Team Management & Mentorship: Lead and motivate a team of art directors, illustrators, copywriters, and other creatives. You will guide them through creative blocks, provide constructive feedback, and foster their professional growth. Pitching & Client Relations: Lead brainstorming sessions, develop compelling presentations, and pitch concepts confidently to clients. You will serve as a key creative partner for our clients, translating their business needs into inspiring creative roadmaps. Project Execution: Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring the final work exceeds expectations, is strategically sound, and is delivered on time. You will push for work that goes beyond the brief on both a creative and technical level. Digital & Social Expertise: Apply a strong knowledge of social media best practices, user behavior on digital channels, and innovative uses of platforms to create impactful campaigns. Who We’re Looking For (Requirements) Experience: 4‑6 years of professional creative experience in an advertising or production agency, with at least 2 years in a high‑level or lead role where you were responsible for managing creative teams. Background: A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in art direction, with a keen eye for design. Experience with animation is a major plus. Leadership: You know how to empower a team, giving clear creative direction and ownership. You can give and receive criticism constructively, and you lead with humility and inspiration. Strategic & Presentation Skills: You can translate complex client briefs into clear creative strategies. You excel at designing decks, structuring presentations, and pitching your ideas in a digestible and persuasive format. AI Integration: You have a marked interest in new technologies and a practical understanding of how to integrate AI tools into the creative process. You can demonstrate the use of specific tools or a knowledge of how AI can enhance creative work, from concepting to execution. Communication: Advanced fluency in English (written and oral) is essential. You have experience leading creative teams in an international, English‑speaking environment. Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a global team environment, collaborating effectively across different time zones and maintaining a positive, can‑do attitude. About Monks Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise‑grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies out‑maneuver and out‑pace their competition. Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019‑23), ranks among Cannes Lions’ Top 10 Creative Companies (2022‑23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020‑24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021‑24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Monks by 2x. Location Mexico City, Mexico Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries: Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr