Associate Creative Director

Posted:
12/4/2024, 7:16:54 AM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

About Yahoo
Yahoo serves as a trusted guide to hundreds of millions of consumers globally with its portfolio of iconic brands, including Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Mail, Yahoo Search, AOL, Engadget, TechCrunch, Rivals, and many more. For brands and agencies, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions, premium content, and powerful cross-channel data to engage audiences and deliver results.

Position Summary
As the Associate Creative Director at Yahoo, sitting within the Marketing Studio, you will play a crucial role in defining our creative vision and shaping the visual identity of our brand across multiple platforms. Working closely with the creative and marketing teams, you will oversee every stage of project development—from strategy and brief formulation to the conceptualization and execution of comprehensive, cross-channel campaigns. Your artistic vision and meticulous attention to detail will ensure our brand is consistently and effectively represented across all touchpoints. This role supports all Yahoo sub-brands, driving creative direction for a variety of projects, including integrated marketing campaigns, events, and experiential initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for design, a deep appreciation for aesthetics, and an unwavering passion for creating exceptional work.


Key Responsibilities

  • Visual Concept Development: Create and articulate compelling visual concepts that embody our brand essence and captivate audiences across multiple platforms.

  • Design Execution: Lead the design process from ideation to final execution, ensuring all visual elements adhere to brand guidelines and meet the highest quality standards.

  • Collaboration: Partner with copywriters, designers, and other team members to craft cohesive and integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, and print channels, as well as events and experiential projects.

  • Creative Leadership: As required, provide mentorship and direction to junior designers, cultivating a collaborative and innovative creative environment.

  • Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design techniques to keep our creative work fresh, relevant, and competitive.

  • Feedback and Iteration: Incorporate stakeholder feedback, and iterate on designs to enhance effectiveness and alignment with project goals.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an Art Director, Associate Creative Director, or similar role, preferably within the media, entertainment, or digital marketing industries.

  • Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative projects and successful campaigns across various platforms.

  • Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and other relevant tools. Experience with AI-powered design tools is a plus.

  • Exceptional design sensibility with a strong grasp of visual storytelling.

  • Solid understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design principles.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of articulating creative concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

  • Strong project management abilities, adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.

  • Passion for design and a keen eye for detail, committed to delivering high-quality work that aligns with brand standards.

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $110,625.00 - $230,625.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements. 

If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

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