Associate Creative Director Job at Gondola in New York

# Associate Creative Director## Fresh Tape Media•### @freshtapemediaPosted on 6/5/2026•Full-time## Job DescriptionFresh Tape Media is looking for an Associate Creative Director to join our growing creative agency. We want someone who is constantly dreaming up wild ideas and is passionate about creative content. The ideal candidate has experience working on commercial-level creative, viral social content, engaging stunts and activations.The Associate Creative Director is responsible for developing work that has meaningful and measurable impact, achieves marketing and strategic goals, and satisfies client brand requirements. They help lead the copy, design, tone, and direction of work from concept to execution. An Associate Creative Director must seek out new messaging innovations and technologies to cultivate new concepts and promote exciting new ideas. They ensure the timely execution of plans, campaigns, and projects to assure earnings, growth, and client goals are achieved.About Fresh Tape Media:As a full-service creative agency with hubs in Denver and New York City, we’re driven by a passion for producing bold, meaningful work that captivates audiences and elevates brands. We don’t just produce content, we create moments that connect and inspire.**Responsibilities include:***Client Contact*1. Ideate, develop strategy, and pitch creative concepts to clients, with the ability to articulate the vision and answer any questions2. At times, own electronic communications with clients to deliver project updates and creative solves3. Motivate teams to execute integrated, cross-channel projects that are creatively brilliant, strategically on point, and seamlessly executed on time and on budget4. Concept and develop outstanding creative with the team, mapping out the tasks needed to implement the vision*Creative Direction*1. Experience with a wide range of creative formats, including but not limited to: engaging short-form social content, commercial campaigns, brand activations or stunts, and longform storytelling2. Work alongside the team to concept and oversee production of bold and innovative creative3. Review content for brand consistency, quality control, and overall look and feel to meet clients’ needs4. Engage with project managers to ensure creative work aligns with strategic goals and target audiences5. Create engaging pitch decks that clearly communicate Fresh Tape Media’s vision6. Copywriting for pitch decks, scripts, and client communications7. Source and review Director roles for on-set productions*Creative Leadership*1. Develop and inspire a passionate creative team that delivers exceptional quality2. Manage creative team members by setting expectations, providing feedback, supporting development, and addressing performance when needed3. Promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale4. Ensure creative output meets objectives, follows strategic briefs, and meets deadlines on budget*Qualifications:*1. 5+ years of agency or in-house experience with integrated, cross-channel campaigns2. Proven ability to pitch, present, and clearly articulate creative ideas3. Engaging portfolio showcasing creative direction expertise4. Understanding of social, digital, and traditional media5. Experience taking ideas from concept to execution while managing a team6. Interest in marketing trends, social strategy, and new technologies7. Positive attitude, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities8. Strong communication skills and detail orientation9. Knowledge of and passion for sports and sports creative trends is a plus**Job Type:** Full Time**Work Location:** Denver, CO or New York City, NY**Salary:** $90,000–$115,000 (commensurate with location and experience)**Reports to:** Creative Director---**Full-Time W2 Benefits Include:**1. Medical insurance/dental insurance/vision insurance2. Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options3. 401K through Human Interest w/ Company Matching Program4. Education Assistance Reimbursement5. Cell Phone Reimbursement6. Gym Reimbursement or Epic Pass7. Access to Wellhub membership8. 100% employer charitable donation match9. 18 days of paid vacation per year (+ additional PTO day for every 2-year anniversary)10. 12 Holidays11. Paid sick time, bereavement leave, and parental leave12. Flex days for weekend/holiday work & flexible remote weeks per year13. Annual bonus & Competitive Commission Structure
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