Associate Creative Director, Art & Design

dotdotdash is an experience innovation agency leading brands into new spaces. We thrive at the intersection of culture and technology — crafting distinctive, connected and impactful customer experiences across the entire brand ecosystem.

At dotdotdash, we are more than marketers; we are explorers, innovators and creators of what's next. Our name, inspired by morse code — a simple yet revolutionary medium of communication — reflects the core of what we create: multisensory experiences that communicate brand messages people can see, touch, hear and interact with. Narratives that resonate and empower audiences to engage and spread on their own terms.

At the heart of everything we do are the principles that guide how we create and collaborate:

• Play. We embrace curiosity, experimentation and fun in our work and our partnerships.
• Take Risks. We challenge the status quo and take informed risks to push boundaries.
• Stay Humble. We lead through example, listening and learning.
• Adapt. We evolve at the pace of culture and technology.
• Be Diligent. We commit to persistence and details through delivery.

We're seeking to grow our team with individuals who share our passion for tangible creativity, our commitment to pushing boundaries, and our belief in the power of participatory experiences.

As an Associate Creative Director (Art & Design) at dotdotdash, you inspire and lead teams to create inventive work across digital, physical, and immersive spaces. ACD's are both players and coaches — creatives who are hands-on with craft, while guiding teams and shaping a culture of collaboration. You will direct and oversee art direction and design craft across campaigns and experiences, ensuring all touch points deliver impactful storytelling, industry-first innovations and visually-stunning execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative vision for multiple projects, managing teams and setting a high bar for craft and storytelling.
• Inspire and generate innovative, ambitious creative ideas through interdisciplinary collaboration
• Author client-ready narratives, building trust and credibility in every interaction.
• Originate art direction and design concepts for various mediums and platforms.
• Design and architect brand design systems that scale seamlessly across platforms.
• Act as a trusted partner to clients, providing strategic and creative counsel to address brand challenges.
• Mentor and empower art directors and designers across levels, fostering an environment of growth, creativity, and inclusivity.
• Lead by example by staying on top of trends, cultural conversations, and emerging platforms and technologies—continually fueling dotdotdash's culture of creativity and inspiration.
• Balance hands-on design work with leadership responsibilities, making critical decisions to move projects forward.
• Oversee and guide projects from inception to execution—informing team casting, managing creative workflows, and ensuring deadlines and deliverables align with strategic and creative goals.
• Cultivate a culture of curiosity, experimentation and play.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (ACD or equivalent).
• A robust portfolio showcasing award-winning work across multi-channel campaigns, digital platforms, interactive experiences, and projects leveraging emergent technologies.
• Experienced in production and post-production for various creative outputs and deliverables (design systems, content production, 3D pipelines and more)
• Strong expertise in design tools (Figma, Adobe Suite) and an understanding of motion, 3D, and emerging technologies.
• A proven track record of leading and mentoring multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Knowledgeable in leveraging AI tools and platforms to enhance creative ideation, streamline workflows, and elevate execution
• 3D expertise (Cinema 4D) is a plus.

More about dotdotdash

As part of Omnicom Advertising Group, we combine boutique service and craft with the reach and resources of a global network.

Our Pulse.

dotdotdash is where creativity meets reality and ideas take tangible form. We are rooted in making and producing, combining emerging media and technology to take informed risks and create industry firsts. Whether crafting campaigns, digital products or transformative experiences, our joy and passion has always been in the interplay between thinking and doing, between imagining what's possible and then actually making it real.

Our People.

dotdotdash is a home for dreamers, makers, and disruptors who challenge the status quo and collaborate with curiosity and courage. Here, we don't just make a living being creative; we live to create. We don't just deliver work to satisfy scope, we create work that goes beyond, to shift perspectives and influence the future. Our passion drives us to push boundaries, exceed expectations, and build something we and our clients can genuinely be proud of.

Our Purpose.

dotdotash is where innovation matters and is valued if it inspires change. It's not just about what we make; it's about why it's being made. From ephemeral experiences, to permanent products, we are guided to combine art and advertising to create something larger than ourselves — for our clients and their audiences — building connection and leaving a legacy of impact and possibility.