New York
Associate Creative Director | Job #14020 | Full-time | Hybrid | New York
June 18, 2026Full-time$135,000-$145,000 (Depending on experience)We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director, Brand Systems & Digital Design — a systems-minded creative leader who brings both vision and precision to everything they touch. At Artisan Creative, we love connecting inventive talent with companies that are pushing the boundaries of brand and digital experience.
If you’re energized by building the frameworks that make great design scalable — and you’re ready to do it with a team that genuinely values craft — we’d love to hear from you!
This is a full-time role with a hybrid work setup (three days onsite). Please note that we are currently considering candidates based in New York.
About Our Client:
- A forward-thinking creative agency known for delivering high-impact, strategically grounded work for leading global brands
- A collaborative, nimble team culture where creativity and accountability go hand in hand
- An organization at the forefront of digital transformation, combining deep industry expertise with bold creative thinking
Your Background & Expertise:
- 7+ years in creative leadership, art direction, or design with a strong focus on digital-first brand systems — particularly in B2B environments
- Deep hands-on proficiency in Figma, including component libraries, scalable frameworks, and design system architecture
- A track record of leading and mentoring creative teams, with the ability to articulate design decisions in terms of broader brand and business strategy
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Define and evolve comprehensive design systems that bring visual cohesion and flexibility to corporate websites and digital platforms
- Set the creative direction for brand expression across owned digital channels, ensuring every touchpoint feels intentional and elevated
- Lead teams from concept through final execution, maintaining a high standard of craft while empowering designers to move with speed and confidence
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align creative output with strategic objectives, translating brand vision into scalable, performance-driven solutions
- Exceptional portfolio showcasing sophisticated visual systems, brand evolution, and polished digital — especially web — execution
- Refined aesthetic sensibility with the ability to set, protect, and elevate the creative bar across all deliverables
- Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity, helping define direction rather than waiting for it
- Strong communicator who can connect creative decisions to business outcomes and inspire confidence across stakeholders at every level
At Artisan Creative, our purpose is simple yet profound: we build relationships that are grounded in trust. For 27 incredible years, we’ve been weaving this ethos into every step of our recruitment efforts, and the results speak for themselves. We are dedicated to propelling candidates like you toward discovering exceptional freelance and full-time opportunities that span the realms of Print, Digital, Broadcast, Marketing, and Communication.
Our reach spans diverse industries, from Entertainment, Health, and Beauty to Fashion, Finance, Technology, and more. From Advertising and Design agencies to in-house marketing teams, our relationships flourish in various verticals for freelance and full-time roles.
Proudly certified as a WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise, we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. Join us on a journey guided by our core values: agility, accountability, communication, trust, and enthusiasm.
When applying, please include the Job # and Title in the subject and send to artisanjobs@artisancreative.com.
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Please note: We’re primarily seeking local candidates for onsite or hybrid positions. Relocation options are not available currently.
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For those applying within Los Angeles, know that we consider qualified applicants with Criminal Histories, per the Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance.
For San Francisco applicants, we consider those with arrest and conviction warrants, in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.