Associate Creative Director, Art

Gupta Media is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Art to lead and refine the visual direction of creative work across campaigns. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends strategic visual thinking with art direction, mentorship, and close collaboration with copy, strategy, and client teams to deliver work that is both effective and distinctive.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping the visual direction for Gupta Media’s creative work.
• Lead art direction across campaigns from concept through delivery.
• Provide mentorship to designers to help raise craft, consistency, and creative output.
• Support new business efforts and client growth by applying sharp visual thinking, strong presentation skills, and a collaborative mindset in every engagement.
• Partner closely with copy, strategy, and client teams to create work that performs and stands out.
• Guide creative teams through concept, iteration, and delivery, offering clear visual direction and practical feedback.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in the creative field, including 3+ years in a senior art direction or creative leadership role, with emphasis on digital and social.
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates art direction, visual systems, and high-quality digital and social work.
• Experience leading visual execution across multiple projects while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor designers and elevate creative output.
• Detail-oriented approach with a high bar for craft and execution.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced agency environment with tight timelines.
• Active engagement in shaping creative culture and setting visual standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Flexible and Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• 401(k) with up to 5% Safe Harbor contributions
• Paid time off
• Paid family leave
• Commuting and wellness stipends
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Annual bonus plan based on the company’s performance

Work Environment

Gupta Media is an office-first organization.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range is $110,000 - $130,000 per year, depending on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. The role is also eligible for the company’s annual bonus plan, based on company performance.

Community Commitment

Gupta Media is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that encourages and respects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas.

What You Bring

• A visually driven, conceptual creative leadership approach with a strong point of view on design, layout, motion, and emerging visual trends, with the ability to elevate work from strong to exceptional.
• Digital-first art direction experience, including the creation of compelling visual systems and executions across social, digital, and integrated campaigns.
• Hands-on leadership that supports creative teams through concept and delivery with clear visual direction and practical feedback.
• Collaborative partnership with copywriters, editors, strategists, and media to shape ideas and own the visual expression.
• Confidence communicating visual decisions and creative rationale clearly to both internal teams and clients.

Location

Boston, MA (onsite)