Orca Pacific: A Monks Company is hiring: Associate Creative Director in Austin

Overview

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About The Role

This is a role for a visual leader whose primary tool is design but whose canvas is the entire digital ecosystem. As an Associate Creative Director (ACD) at Monks, you are a key creative leader, acting as the bridge between high-level strategy and flawless execution. You are a "player-coach"—a master of your craft who can create stunning visuals while also guiding and inspiring a team to do the same.

You’ll partner with copywriters, strategists, and prompt engineers to shape the visual world for campaigns that are natively AI. You understand that a great concept today requires a deep understanding of both human insight and machine capability. This pivotal position requires you to be both a hands-on creator and a sharp supervisor, steering the team toward excellence while building the visual case that sells our most ambitious ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead Concept and Visual Development: Drive the creation of innovative visual concepts for integrated digital campaigns. Define the look, feel, and overall aesthetic, ensuring it is smart, impactful, and aligned with our clients’ advanced technological focus.
• Partner with Copy and Tech: Collaborate with copywriters and other creative partners, providing sharp, constructive feedback to create unified solutions. Ensure visuals, copy, and underlying technology work as one cohesive idea.
• Mentor and Guide: Mentor junior designers and art directors, providing clear feedback that elevates their work and teaches the craft of design and collaboration with intelligent tools.
• Drive Creative Excellence: Uphold high standards from ideation to production. Be the authority on visual quality, present work confidently to clients, and ensure final work is innovative and award-worthy.
• Master New Workflows: Embrace and help pioneer new creative processes that integrate AI, including prompting for image/video generation and leveraging AI for mood boarding and concept art.

About You

The essentials:

• You have 5-7+ years of professional experience in art direction or design at a top-tier agency or tech company.
• Your portfolio shows a track record of excellent, conceptually driven work with an impeccable eye for craft, understanding brand systems across digital, video, social, etc., and a curiosity for technology.
• You have hands-on experience with generative AI platforms. You are fluent in visual generators (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, Runway, Gemini, Veo2) and understand the potential of Large Language Models in the creative process.
• You are an exceptional designer and a confident presenter, able to build strong client relationships and lead conversations about visual strategy and execution.
• You are a constructive, resilient collaborator who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can manage projects efficiently.
• You have experience building and implementing brand identity systems. Experience in the automotive or tech industries is highly desired.
• You are proficient with industry-standard tools like Figma and the full Adobe Creative Suite.
• You Thrive under pressure, adapting to changing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• You possess a strong creative background with an understanding of digital beyond traditional ad formats and budgets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality work.

Your Working Style

• Exceptionally detail-oriented and organized, with an emphasis on grammatical precision.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Adept at handling quick turnarounds as part of a collaborative team.
• Constructive, solution-oriented, client-centric, balancing a strong work ethic with a positive, humble approach.
• Manage projects efficiently, minimizing friction and maximizing productivity.
• Collaborate effectively, finding compromises without sacrificing brand voice or integrity.
• Open to feedback, providing clear rationale and alternatives while transitioning between projects and brands.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Driven to become a subject matter expert, crafting relatable product-focused copy.
• Stay ahead of trends and technologies in creative fields.
• Committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of the role.

Working Conditions

• The role may involve long hours and tight deadlines, requiring flexibility and a commitment to maintaining high standards under pressure. Collaboration with teams across locations and time zones is common.

Benefits

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 emphasis on personal well-being
• Career growth in a disruptor space and entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
• A globally diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups
• Commitment to DEI and sustainable growth

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. The salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, but not on sex or any protected status.
Salary Range $110,000—$120,000 USD

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. It combines a broad range of marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands interact with the world. Its AI-driven workflows deliver content production and experiences at scale, managed by diverse digital talent.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people. We welcome fresh voices and diverse perspectives to grow and thrive together.