Associate Creative Director (Temp)

Job Description Hello, Blue Hour Blue Hour Studios is a social-first agency that makes brands magnetic through work that gets shared, remixed, and talked about. We create at the intersection of culture, content, creators, and commerce to help brands turn distinct cultural relevance into demand. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles and backed by Horizon Media, we connect creativity and media to drive real business impact. What You’ll Do 40% - Creative Development & Concept Ideation 25% - Content & Creative Production 25% - Supervision & Team Management 10% - Client Relations Job Summary The role of the Associate Creative Director at Blue Hour Studios is to consistently bring exceptional, original creative thinking across any format. You are expected to independently concept and execute creative ideas that answer client briefs with unexpected solutions. You will lead by example—mentoring mid-level/junior creatives and collaborating across disciplines to develop and present creative ideas. You are an expert visual storyteller and confident in defining the aesthetic direction of everything from a piece of social content to large-scale 360 campaigns. You are skilled and hands on but can be equally focused on mentoring a team to elevate their visual output. This role reports into the Creative Director, and works closely in collaboration to ensure quality of all creative execution. Assignment Dates ASAP - January 15th, 2027 As an Associate Creative Director, you will… Be a social expert: Possess a strong understanding of social, changing algorithms, and audience behaviors, to uncover new insights and ways of engaging communities Lead creative development from idea to execution for ideas across film, digital, social, and IRL experiences Mentor and manage junior and mid level creatives through close collaboration Steer the visual side of productions, ensuring a cohesive look and feel and overseeing details that result in a final deliverable that matches the creative vision Have a proven track record owning creative through pre-production, production, and post, working closely with clients, creators, influencers, and production partners Partner with leadership to evolve creative workflows, establish quality standards, and identify new tools or AI-driven technologies to keep the team’s craft future-ready. Foster an inclusive, innovative culture that encourages experimentation and curiosity. Supervisory Responsibilities The Associate Creative Director will manage junior members of the Creative and Creator team. Preferred Skills & Experience 6+ years of experience in creative and content production for brands or businesses in an agency or brand environment Portfolio featuring examples of branded content and advertising work for brands Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) Fluency in presentation and slide design in Google Slides, PowerPoint and Keynote Fluency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel are preferred) Superior attention to detail, and incredibly collaborative nature Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas and direction Confident client presenter and storyteller Experience in creative direction for photo and video shoots #BHS The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Disclosures The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. In our recruitment process, we may use AI-powered tools to help identify potential candidates for this role. Applicants with disabilities who may need a reasonable accommodation during the interview/hiring process should email the following: taleadership@horizonmedia.com Salary Range $135,000.00 - $165,000.00

Lead the creative development and execution of social-first campaigns across film, digital, and IRL experiences. Mentor junior and mid-level creatives while managing the visual direction and quality of all deliverables.

Requires over 6 years of experience in creative and content production with a strong portfolio of branded advertising work. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and presentation tools is essential.

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• Creative Development
• Concept Ideation
• Content Production
• Team Management
• Visual Storytelling
• Social Media Strategy
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Premiere
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• After Effects
• Presentation Design
• Client Relations
• Creative Direction
• Pre-production
• Post-production

• Creative & Media
• Marketing
• Art & Design
• Management & Leadership

Minimum experience

6+ years

Apply by

Aug 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Director