Associate Creative Director - Columbus, OH
Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, OH, United States
About Abbott
Abbott Nutrition develops science‑based nutrition products for people of all ages—from supporting healthy growth in infants and children to helping adults stay strong and active. Millions of people worldwide rely on our trusted brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna®, and Juven®, to get the nutrients they need to live healthier lives.
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Associate Creative Director – Internal Agency
Role Overview TheAssociate Creative Director (ACD)reports to the Head of Creative Standards within Abbott Nutrition’s internal agency, Creative + Digital Services (CDS). This role is responsible for concepting and delivering high‑quality, strategically grounded creative across all marketing channels, including Digital, Print, Shopper, OOH, HCP, and CRM. The ACD provides hands‑on creative leadership to copywriters and visual designers from ideation through production, ensuring all work aligns with brandstrategy, campaign objectives, and Abbott brand standards. This role partners closely with Strategic Planning, brand teams, and external agencies to develop integrated campaigns and promotional programs that drive impact and consistency.
Core Responsibilities Creative Leadership & Direction
Lead the development and delivery ofbest‑in‑class creative concepts and executionsacross channels.
Translate brand strategies and business objectives into compelling creative approaches.
Set the creative vision for assignments and guide work from concept through final delivery.
Ensure creative solutions align with briefs, timelines, and strategic goals.
Provide clear creative direction, feedback, and problem‑solving throughout the process.
Creative Team Leadership
Manage and direct a multidisciplinary creative team, including visual designers, copywriters, and contract resources.
Mentor, inspire, and develop creative talent to elevate quality and performance.
Evaluate team performance and identify development opportunities.
Proactively communicate progress, risks, and key creative decisions to the Head of Creative Standards.
Support resource planning by helping assess staffing needs, workflows, and processes.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Strategic Planning to align creative teams with insights, objectives, and briefs.
Contribute to the development of clear, executable creative briefs.
Build strong, trusted relationships with cross‑functional partners to drive effective collaboration and outcomes.
Client Partnership & Presentation
Understand brand partner goals and translate them into impactful creative solutions.
Actively participate in shaping new opportunities for the internal agency and expanding client partnerships.
Lead presentations of creative strategies, concepts, and work in progress to stakeholders.
Facilitate and contribute to brainstorming sessions that generate innovative communication ideas.
Design Execution & Quality Control
Apply and evolve brand identity systems, including typography, photography, color, and visual language.
Ensure consistency, craft, and production excellence across all platforms and deliverables.
Conduct rigorous quality control to ensure work meets creative, brand, and production standards.
Educate partners and team members on brand standards and creative best practices.
Brand Stewardship & Culture
Serve as abrand identity championfor both product and corporate branding.
Contribute to a strong Creative Services culture rooted in excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
Balance strategic thinking with artistic sensibility to deliver differentiated, effective creative.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, or a related field.
8+ yearsof experience in an in‑house or agency creative environment.
3+ yearsof experience managing anddirectingcreative teams.
Strong portfolio demonstrating integrated creative work across channels (Digital, Shopper, OOH, Video/Motion, Print, Social, CRM, etc.).
Proficiency with industry‑standard creative tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
Strong visual design skills and a sharp eye for detail.
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for storytelling and brand building.
The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Abbott Nutrition develops science‑based nutrition products for people of all ages—from supporting healthy growth in infants and children to helping adults stay strong and active. Millions of people worldwide rely on our trusted brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna®, and Juven®, to get the nutrients they need to live healthier lives.
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Associate Creative Director – Internal Agency
Role Overview TheAssociate Creative Director (ACD)reports to the Head of Creative Standards within Abbott Nutrition’s internal agency, Creative + Digital Services (CDS). This role is responsible for concepting and delivering high‑quality, strategically grounded creative across all marketing channels, including Digital, Print, Shopper, OOH, HCP, and CRM. The ACD provides hands‑on creative leadership to copywriters and visual designers from ideation through production, ensuring all work aligns with brandstrategy, campaign objectives, and Abbott brand standards. This role partners closely with Strategic Planning, brand teams, and external agencies to develop integrated campaigns and promotional programs that drive impact and consistency.
Core Responsibilities Creative Leadership & Direction
Lead the development and delivery ofbest‑in‑class creative concepts and executionsacross channels.
Translate brand strategies and business objectives into compelling creative approaches.
Set the creative vision for assignments and guide work from concept through final delivery.
Ensure creative solutions align with briefs, timelines, and strategic goals.
Provide clear creative direction, feedback, and problem‑solving throughout the process.
Creative Team Leadership
Manage and direct a multidisciplinary creative team, including visual designers, copywriters, and contract resources.
Mentor, inspire, and develop creative talent to elevate quality and performance.
Evaluate team performance and identify development opportunities.
Proactively communicate progress, risks, and key creative decisions to the Head of Creative Standards.
Support resource planning by helping assess staffing needs, workflows, and processes.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Strategic Planning to align creative teams with insights, objectives, and briefs.
Contribute to the development of clear, executable creative briefs.
Build strong, trusted relationships with cross‑functional partners to drive effective collaboration and outcomes.
Client Partnership & Presentation
Understand brand partner goals and translate them into impactful creative solutions.
Actively participate in shaping new opportunities for the internal agency and expanding client partnerships.
Lead presentations of creative strategies, concepts, and work in progress to stakeholders.
Facilitate and contribute to brainstorming sessions that generate innovative communication ideas.
Design Execution & Quality Control
Apply and evolve brand identity systems, including typography, photography, color, and visual language.
Ensure consistency, craft, and production excellence across all platforms and deliverables.
Conduct rigorous quality control to ensure work meets creative, brand, and production standards.
Educate partners and team members on brand standards and creative best practices.
Brand Stewardship & Culture
Serve as abrand identity championfor both product and corporate branding.
Contribute to a strong Creative Services culture rooted in excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
Balance strategic thinking with artistic sensibility to deliver differentiated, effective creative.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, or a related field.
8+ yearsof experience in an in‑house or agency creative environment.
3+ yearsof experience managing anddirectingcreative teams.
Strong portfolio demonstrating integrated creative work across channels (Digital, Shopper, OOH, Video/Motion, Print, Social, CRM, etc.).
Proficiency with industry‑standard creative tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
Strong visual design skills and a sharp eye for detail.
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for storytelling and brand building.
The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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