Associate Creative Director

Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for leading and inspiring teams? Do you have a proven track record of delivering impactful, award-winning campaigns for high-profile clients? Then we want you to join us as an Associate Creative Director.

As ACD, you’ll have the opportunity to lead the charge on some of the most exciting projects in the industry. From collaborating with cross-functional teams to developing challenging creative briefs to mentoring and managing some of the most talented creatives in the game. You’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our ambitious agency.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Unleash your creative genius: Lead the conceptualisation and execution of projects that break the mould and push boundaries.
• Collaborate with the best: Work closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to develop compelling briefs that exceed client needs and drive results.
• Mentor and grow: Help your team members reach their full potential by providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for growth.
• Manage freelance talent: Oversee freelance creatives to ensure high-quality output and strategic relevance of projects.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Stay on top of industry trends and bring fresh perspectives to each project, continuously raising the bar for creative excellence.
• Manage like a pro: Keep projects moving forward, ensuring deadlines are met, and budgets are managed.
• Sell it like a boss: Present your ideas with confidence and charisma, selling clients on your vision and winning their trust.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Extensive experience in advertising or creative agencies, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior creative position.
• A portfolio that showcases your creative prowess in B2B and B2C, and your ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to sell your ideas to both internal and external audiences.
• Proven experience managing projects and teams, with a focus on delivering results on time and within budget.
• A serious strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a drive to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Outstanding design abilities and a desire to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in when deadlines are tight.
• No egos. You’ll be a team player that leads from the front.
• This role is based in our Sheffield office and is not a remote role.

ABOUT US

Ride Shotgun is one of the UK’s fastest-growing strategic brand activation and creative content agencies. Built to move at the pace of modern marketing, we partner with some of the world’s best brands from our locations in Sheffield, Leeds, London, and Portugal. With more than 80 specialists at every step of the journey, we cover strategy, creative and production to help our enviable client base to achieve more for their brands.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

The opportunity to make a real impact and be instrumental in shaping the future of a new, ambitious, and exciting agency. Based in Sheffield, you’ll work with some of the world’s best brands and the region’s best talent to produce award-winning creative work.

In addition, we offer a competitive salary and additional benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Additional holidays through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension contribution
• Westfield health cash plan
• Profit share scheme
• Discounts portal with access to thousands of retailers
• Tailored professional development plans

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• What is your notice period?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person