# Freelance Associate Creative Director Art

> We Are Social · Los Angeles, United States (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-26

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Creative

## Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

● Build and maintain strong client relationships, confidently defending creative directions and translating high level business needs into actionable tasks for the creative team

● Navigate project hurdles such as fluctuating budgets and tight timelines with sophisticated problem solving skills, ensuring the team remains focused and effective under pressure

● Seamlessly manage the transition from abstract concept to final craft, ensuring the integrity of the creative vision is maintained across multiple high priority workstreams

● Lead clients to evolve their approach and partner with the agency to deliver world changing social thinking, campaigns and content

● Oversee the daily work of creative staff, delegating tasks effectively, providing high level constructive feedback, and fostering an environment of growth and creative bravery

● Lead the development of complex, nuanced ideas, ensuring all art direction and copy meet rigorous agency standards while strategically contributing to long term client goals

● Proactively provide creative solutions for clients and inspire others to do the same

● Manage and mentor junior team members, by leading, inspiring and developing a team of innovative creative thinkers

● Identify creative opportunities that blend emerging AI tools with traditional storytelling

● Use AI to help streamline processes, such as workflows compress the ideation phase, expand creative horizons, and to develop campaign briefs & presentations

● Act as the team’s AI subject matter expert, training staff on new capabilities and leading the conversation on the proactive, ethical use of AI in creative workflows

## Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

7+ years experience working in a creative leadership role within an agency or internal brand team

● You have a proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content

● You understand how to be authentically native on social platforms via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.

● You are a strong communicator who treats co-workers and clients with empathy and respect

● Ability to oversee both visual and narrative components of large-scale campaigns

● Experience crafting creative strategies that are grounded in market data and client KPIs

● Hybrid creative skills (e.g. A sharp wit and a good eye. You can art direct and write. You’re comfortable making and directing.)

● On-set production and post-production experience

● Willingness to get your hands dirty and lead by example with experience guiding teams and leading creative projects

## Apply

[Apply at We Are Social](https://apply.workable.com/we-are-social-1/j/D5D4F19FC7/apply)

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