Role: Associate Creative Director- Social (Contract)

Location: NY

Rate: $55-60/hr DOE

Length: 2 month contract

About Clutch Creative

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency dedicated to identifying unreachable talent that helps businesses scale.

Our candidates partner with us because they know we provide access to the premier opportunities in the market and offer expert guidance for their next career move.

We care, we’re honest, and we hustle—that’s what makes us Clutch.

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for an Associate Creative Director to drive exceptional, original creative thinking across all formats. In this role, you will lead by example—independently concepting unexpected solutions to client briefs while mentoring a team of mid-level and junior creatives to elevate their visual output.

The Role at a Glance

• 40% Creative Development: Leading concept ideation from film and digital to social and IRL experiences.
• 25% Content Production: Owning the visual side of production (pre through post) to ensure a cohesive look and feel.
• 25% Supervision: Mentoring junior/mid-level creatives and evolving creative workflows and standards.
• 10% Client Relations: Acting as a confident storyteller and presenter to guide client vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Expertise: Leverage a deep understanding of algorithms and audience behaviors to engage communities in new ways.
• Visual Stewardship: Steer the aesthetic direction of everything from single social posts to 360-degree global campaigns.
• Hands-on Production: Lead creative through all production phases, collaborating closely with creators, influencers, and production partners.
• Innovation: Partner with leadership to identify new tools and AI-driven technologies to keep the agency’s craft future-ready.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ years in creative and content production for brands (agency or in-house).
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio featuring branded content and high-impact advertising work.
• Technical Fluency: Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects) and presentation design (Google Slides, Keynote).
• Leadership: Proven experience in creative direction for photo/video shoots and managing creative teams.
• Soft Skills: Superior attention to detail, collaborative nature, and confident client-facing communication.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.

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