Monks Associates Inc
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 ).
About the Role
Monks is looking to expand our creative service capabilities by hiring an Associate Director of Design. You will be helping to build the creative offering for a top performance marketing agency. You will partner with our media buying team and alongside clients to develop creative that drives results. We are looking for a fast, flexible go-getter with a sharp eye, adept skills, and the drive to deliver top-notch creative for our clients. Responsibilities:
You’ll be responsible for concepting and designing post-production paid media ads for digital channels (including but not limited to Facebook, Google, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube) both net-new and from existing client materials. This role reports to the Group Director, Performance Creative, and serves as the Unit Head of the Design Unit. You will be looked to for performance design expertise, service offering growth and support in hiring. Your input will be instrumental in staffing, ways of working and making our offering competitive. We’re hiring a designer who not only creates beautiful work, but can collaboratively brainstorm iterations and next steps based on how the work performs. Our work drives meaningful performance improvements for our clients. Creative: Concepting and designing Direct Response-focused design assets for paid platforms (Facebook, Google, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.), both net-new and from existing client materials. Creating proposals, sketches and mockups to kickstart new projects and win pitches. Aligning to client style guides in digital asset creation. Knowledge and application of paid media platform design best practices. Soft Skills: Proven management track record: ability to provide helpful feedback, nurture designer growth, and provide support. Self-starter, problem-solver & team-player. Effectively, autonomously + confidently presents design content during client calls. Collaborates easily with media + creative teammates, and with clients when receiving feedback. Offer new angles, best practices and practical solutions to our design workflows. Openness to team and client feedback. Be eager to push the limits within your work and your personal development. About You
The essentials:
5-10 years technical experience with paid media ad design, preferably at a performance-focused agency 3+ years of management experience Portfolio is required In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop 4 year college degree (preferably in design) or equivalent work experience B2C and B2B experience Not a must, but a plus:
Experience using Gen AI tools for ad builds and concepting Familiarity with Google suite At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission. What We Offer
Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays 401k with company contribution Paid parental leave Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more! Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here !) Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status. Salary Range$97,000—$118,000 USD 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 outmaneuver and outpace 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. Interested?
Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today. Apply for this job! At Monks, we are committed to protecting your personal information. As part of our recruitment process, we collect and process personal data to evaluate your application and communicate with you. To understand how we handle your information, including the types of data we collect, how we use it, and your rights, please read our Monks Candidate Privacy Notice . We encourage you to review this notice to ensure you are fully informed about how your data will be managed during your application process. First Name* Last Name* Email* Country Åland Islands (+358) American Samoa (+1684) Antigua and Barbuda (+1268) Argentina (+54) Aruba (+297) Australia (+61) Austria (+43) Belize (+501) Bermuda (+1441) Bolivia, Plurinational State of bolivia (+591) British Indian Ocean Territory (+246) Bulgaria (+359) Burkina Faso (+226) Cambodia (+855) Cameroon (+237) Central African Republic (+236) Chad (+235) Chile (+56) China (+86) Christmas Island (+61) Colombia (+57) Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo (+243) Cook Islands (+682) Croatia (+385) Cuba (+53) Cyprus (+357) Djibouti (+253) Dominican Republic (+1849) Egypt (+20) Eritrea (+291) Ethiopia (+251) Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (+500) Finland (+358) France (+33) French Polynesia (+689) French Southern Territories (+262) Gabon (+241) Georgia (+995) Germany (+49) Greece (+30) Greenland (+299) Guadeloupe (+590) Guam (+1671) Guatemala (+502) Guernsey (+44) Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands (+672) Holy See (Vatican City State) (+379) Hong Kong (+852) Iceland (+354) India (+91) Iran, Islamic Republic of Persian Gulf (+98) Ireland (+353) Isle of Man (+44) Israel (+972) Italy (+39) Japan (+81) Jersey (+44) Jordan (+962) Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (+850) Korea, Republic of South Korea (+82) Lesotho (+266) Malaysia (+60) Mali (+223) Marshall Islands (+692) Micronesia, Federated States of Micronesia (+691) Moldova (+373) Namibia (+264) Nauru (+674) Nepal (+977) Netherlands (+31) New Zealand (+64) Niue (+683) Norfolk Island (+672) Northern Mariana Islands (+1670) Norway (+47) Oman (+968) Palestinian Territory, Occupied (+970) Paraguay (+595) Poland (+48) Portugal (+351) Russia (+7) Reunion (+262) Saba (+599) Saint Barthelemy (+590) Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha (+290) Saint Kitts and Nevis (+1869) Saint Martin (+590) Saint Pierre and Miquelon (+508) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (+1784) Sao Tome and Principe (+239) Solomon Islands (+677) Somalia (+252) South Sudan (+211) South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (+500) Spain (+34) Sri Lanka (+94) Sudan (+249) Svalbard and Jan Mayen (+47) Swaziland (+268) Syrian Arab Republic (+963) Tanzania, United Republic of Tanzania (+255) Thailand (+66) Tunisia (+216) Turkey (+90) Turks and Caicos Islands (+1649) Ukraine (+380) United Arab Emirates (+971) United Kingdom (+44) United States (+1) Uruguay (+598) Vanuatu (+678) Vietnam (+84) Virgin Islands, British (+1284) Virgin Islands, U.S. (+1340) Wallis and Futuna (+681) Yemen (+967) Phone* LinkedIn Profile* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?* Yes No Do you or will you require sponsorship for a US employment visa in the future?* Yes No If hired, what state do you plan to work out of full-time?* Alabama Arizona California Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Utah Washington Wisconsin None of These Have you been referred by an employee of Monks? If that is the case, please state their name + last name.* Uploads Resume / CV* Supported Files: pdf, doc, docx, txt and rtf You can paste in the contents here 0 I identify my ethnicity as (select all that apply):* Black / of African Descent Hispanic / Latine Asian Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Middle Eastern / North African White I prefer to self-describe I don't wish to answer Male Female Nonbinary Decline to self identify Prefer to self-describe I don't wish to answer I have a disability: (Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 an individual with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities)* Yes No I don't wish to answer Yes, I am an active duty military service member Yes, I am a veteran No, I have not served or currently serve in the military I don't wish to answer Monks does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Thank you! We have received your application. We will be in touch via email.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Monks is looking to expand our creative service capabilities by hiring an Associate Director of Design. You will be helping to build the creative offering for a top performance marketing agency. You will partner with our media buying team and alongside clients to develop creative that drives results. We are looking for a fast, flexible go-getter with a sharp eye, adept skills, and the drive to deliver top-notch creative for our clients. Responsibilities:
You’ll be responsible for concepting and designing post-production paid media ads for digital channels (including but not limited to Facebook, Google, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube) both net-new and from existing client materials. This role reports to the Group Director, Performance Creative, and serves as the Unit Head of the Design Unit. You will be looked to for performance design expertise, service offering growth and support in hiring. Your input will be instrumental in staffing, ways of working and making our offering competitive. We’re hiring a designer who not only creates beautiful work, but can collaboratively brainstorm iterations and next steps based on how the work performs. Our work drives meaningful performance improvements for our clients. Creative: Concepting and designing Direct Response-focused design assets for paid platforms (Facebook, Google, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.), both net-new and from existing client materials. Creating proposals, sketches and mockups to kickstart new projects and win pitches. Aligning to client style guides in digital asset creation. Knowledge and application of paid media platform design best practices. Soft Skills: Proven management track record: ability to provide helpful feedback, nurture designer growth, and provide support. Self-starter, problem-solver & team-player. Effectively, autonomously + confidently presents design content during client calls. Collaborates easily with media + creative teammates, and with clients when receiving feedback. Offer new angles, best practices and practical solutions to our design workflows. Openness to team and client feedback. Be eager to push the limits within your work and your personal development. About You
The essentials:
5-10 years technical experience with paid media ad design, preferably at a performance-focused agency 3+ years of management experience Portfolio is required In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop 4 year college degree (preferably in design) or equivalent work experience B2C and B2B experience Not a must, but a plus:
Experience using Gen AI tools for ad builds and concepting Familiarity with Google suite At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission. What We Offer
Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays 401k with company contribution Paid parental leave Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more! Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here !) Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status. Salary Range$97,000—$118,000 USD 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 outmaneuver and outpace 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. Interested?
Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today. Apply for this job! At Monks, we are committed to protecting your personal information. As part of our recruitment process, we collect and process personal data to evaluate your application and communicate with you. To understand how we handle your information, including the types of data we collect, how we use it, and your rights, please read our Monks Candidate Privacy Notice . We encourage you to review this notice to ensure you are fully informed about how your data will be managed during your application process. First Name* Last Name* Email* Country Åland Islands (+358) American Samoa (+1684) Antigua and Barbuda (+1268) Argentina (+54) Aruba (+297) Australia (+61) Austria (+43) Belize (+501) Bermuda (+1441) Bolivia, Plurinational State of bolivia (+591) British Indian Ocean Territory (+246) Bulgaria (+359) Burkina Faso (+226) Cambodia (+855) Cameroon (+237) Central African Republic (+236) Chad (+235) Chile (+56) China (+86) Christmas Island (+61) Colombia (+57) Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo (+243) Cook Islands (+682) Croatia (+385) Cuba (+53) Cyprus (+357) Djibouti (+253) Dominican Republic (+1849) Egypt (+20) Eritrea (+291) Ethiopia (+251) Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (+500) Finland (+358) France (+33) French Polynesia (+689) French Southern Territories (+262) Gabon (+241) Georgia (+995) Germany (+49) Greece (+30) Greenland (+299) Guadeloupe (+590) Guam (+1671) Guatemala (+502) Guernsey (+44) Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands (+672) Holy See (Vatican City State) (+379) Hong Kong (+852) Iceland (+354) India (+91) Iran, Islamic Republic of Persian Gulf (+98) Ireland (+353) Isle of Man (+44) Israel (+972) Italy (+39) Japan (+81) Jersey (+44) Jordan (+962) Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (+850) Korea, Republic of South Korea (+82) Lesotho (+266) Malaysia (+60) Mali (+223) Marshall Islands (+692) Micronesia, Federated States of Micronesia (+691) Moldova (+373) Namibia (+264) Nauru (+674) Nepal (+977) Netherlands (+31) New Zealand (+64) Niue (+683) Norfolk Island (+672) Northern Mariana Islands (+1670) Norway (+47) Oman (+968) Palestinian Territory, Occupied (+970) Paraguay (+595) Poland (+48) Portugal (+351) Russia (+7) Reunion (+262) Saba (+599) Saint Barthelemy (+590) Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha (+290) Saint Kitts and Nevis (+1869) Saint Martin (+590) Saint Pierre and Miquelon (+508) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (+1784) Sao Tome and Principe (+239) Solomon Islands (+677) Somalia (+252) South Sudan (+211) South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (+500) Spain (+34) Sri Lanka (+94) Sudan (+249) Svalbard and Jan Mayen (+47) Swaziland (+268) Syrian Arab Republic (+963) Tanzania, United Republic of Tanzania (+255) Thailand (+66) Tunisia (+216) Turkey (+90) Turks and Caicos Islands (+1649) Ukraine (+380) United Arab Emirates (+971) United Kingdom (+44) United States (+1) Uruguay (+598) Vanuatu (+678) Vietnam (+84) Virgin Islands, British (+1284) Virgin Islands, U.S. (+1340) Wallis and Futuna (+681) Yemen (+967) Phone* LinkedIn Profile* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?* Yes No Do you or will you require sponsorship for a US employment visa in the future?* Yes No If hired, what state do you plan to work out of full-time?* Alabama Arizona California Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Utah Washington Wisconsin None of These Have you been referred by an employee of Monks? If that is the case, please state their name + last name.* Uploads Resume / CV* Supported Files: pdf, doc, docx, txt and rtf You can paste in the contents here 0 I identify my ethnicity as (select all that apply):* Black / of African Descent Hispanic / Latine Asian Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Middle Eastern / North African White I prefer to self-describe I don't wish to answer Male Female Nonbinary Decline to self identify Prefer to self-describe I don't wish to answer I have a disability: (Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 an individual with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities)* Yes No I don't wish to answer Yes, I am an active duty military service member Yes, I am a veteran No, I have not served or currently serve in the military I don't wish to answer Monks does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Thank you! We have received your application. We will be in touch via email.
#J-18808-Ljbffr