Associate Creative Director

We’re hiring an Associate Creative Director to lead standout brand identity work for a leading Bristol creative agency. You’ll bring strategic thinking, creative authority and a passion for brand to a team that thrives on pushing boundaries. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you’ll lead projects, mentor designers and help elevate the agency’s creative reputation. This is an excellent role for an experienced ACD or an ambitious Design Director from a brand agency to take the next step in their career.

What you’ll be doing

As Associate Creative Director, you’ll lead the creative development of brand identity systems, working closely with strategists to translate insight into bold, effective design. You’ll oversee design, copywriting and art direction, presenting concepts to clients and senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence. You’ll line manage a team of designers, supporting their growth through regular 1:1s and performance reviews.

This is a strategic role, contributing to the agency’s approach to brand design, and shaping the agency’s creative culture. You’ll support with recruiting top talent, contributing to case studies and events, and championing the agency’s ethos of challenging the ordinary.

You’ll also stay hands-on, crafting brand experiences, directing content creation, and jumping on the tools when needed to bring your ideas to life.

What experience you’ll need to apply

• Extensive experience working in leading brand identity agencies.
• Proven track record of developing and evolving brand identities.
• Portfolio showcasing brand identity, rollout, campaigns and brand films.
• Strong conceptual thinker with strategic and commercial awareness.
• Skilled in visual storytelling and brand experience design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Experience directing photography, film and digital content.
• Confident presenting to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced agency setting.

What you’ll get in return for your experience

This Associate Creative Director role offers flexible hours, hybrid working, and half days on Fridays. You’ll join a close-knit team of around 30 people, working on global brands across sectors like tech, sport, property and FMCG. The agency offers a generous benefits package including profit share bonuses, wellbeing support, enhanced maternity and paternity, and a strong social culture. On top of this, you would be joining a team that values creativity, collaboration and doing things differently.

What’s next?

If you’re a strategic and inspiring Associate Creative Director ready to lead award-winning work and shape the future of brand, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and portfolio for more information.