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Horizon Media, Inc.

Associate Creative Director

Horizon Media, Inc.
New York, NY $140k - $160k/yr Full time Posted 8d ago
Adobe Creative Suite After Effects Animation Branding Collaboration Creative Direction Design Design Tools Designer Graphic Design Illustrator Marketing Collateral Marketing Materials Motion Design Photoshop Social Media Visual Design
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Job Description

The Associate Creative Director role at Blue Hour Studios, a Horizon Media affiliate, centers on independently concepting and executing innovative ideas across film, digital, social, and real-world experiences. The position also involves mentoring junior staff and collaborating across disciplines to meet client briefs.

Location

New York, NY (hybrid)

Salary

USD 140,000 - 160,000 per year

Responsibilities

  • Apply deep knowledge of social platforms, evolving algorithms, and audience behaviors to uncover insights and new ways to engage communities
  • Lead creative development from concept to execution for ideas spanning film, digital, social, and IRL experiences
  • Mentor and manage junior and mid level creatives through close collaboration
  • Steer the visual direction of productions to ensure a cohesive look and feel, overseeing details that align with the creative vision
  • Demonstrate a proven track record of owning creative across pre-production, production, and post, collaborating 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

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in creative and content production for brands within an agency or brand environment
  • Portfolio featuring 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 preferred)
  • Superior attention to detail and a highly 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

Technologies

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
  • Google Slides
  • PowerPoint
  • Keynote
  • Word
  • Excel

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Company paid holidays
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • Mental health resources
  • Pet insurance
  • Childcare resources
  • Identity theft insurance
  • Fertility assistance programs
  • Fitness reimbursement

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Associate Creative Director will manage junior members of the Creative and Creator team.

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