Associate Creative Director - Design

### Description

The Associate Creative Director leads the development and execution of creative strategy and visual direction for integrated fundraising and engagement campaigns across print and digital channels. This role partners with creative leadership, strategists, copywriters, designers, and account teams to translate client objectives into compelling campaign concepts that drive donor response and strengthen brand impact. The Associate Creative Director provides creative leadership on key accounts, mentors members of the Creative team, and ensures high-quality creative output across multiple projects while meeting client objectives and production timelines.### Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development and visual direction for integrated fundraising campaigns across direct mail, digital, and emerging channels.
• Translate strategic briefs into compelling creative concepts that support client goals and donor engagement.
• Apply AI-powered creative tools responsibly (e.g., generative image/copy and ideation assistants) to accelerate concepting and production while safeguarding brand integrity, originality, and ethical/appropriate use.
• Provide creative leadership and direction to designers and art directors to ensure cohesive campaign execution.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and account teams to develop innovative and effective campaign ideas.
• Review and provide feedback on creative work to maintain high standards of quality, brand alignment, and strategic impact.
• Present creative concepts and campaign strategies to internal teams and clients with clear rationale.
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously while ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Contribute to the evolution of creative strategy, campaign innovation, and best practices within the organization.
• Stay current on creative trends, nonprofit fundraising strategies, digital marketing, and emerging AI capabilities.
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