Associate Creative Director

The Associate Creative Director, Video is a senior creative leader responsible for the ownership of video creative across campaigns, programs, and accounts. This role combines high-level concepting and hands‑on oversight of production with leadership, mentorship, and strategic collaboration, with a strong emphasis on scalable, high-quality video storytelling. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in concepting video for complex, highly regulated industries, and can translate business and audience insights into emotionally resonant, consumer‑friendly stories. The ideal candidate is never content with simple talking‑head videos, and instead is constantly seeking fresh, creative new ways to bring brands and brand stories to life, in formats from short‑form social‑first videos to CTV to long‑form and beyond. CREATIVE & STORYTELLING EXPERTISE Develop compelling, video‑first narrative frameworks and treatments that translate complex topics into clear, emotionally engaging stories. Lead creative execution for video across formats including long‑form, short‑form, social, broadcast, and digital. Ensure storytelling consistency and quality across all video deliverables within a campaign or account. Contribute to concept development while also guiding teams through execution and refinement. VIDEO PRODUCTION & SCALABLE CONTENT SYSTEMS Support the development and execution of modular, adaptable video content systems that scale across audiences, channels, and markets. Apply repeatable storytelling frameworks, templates, and production models to support efficient, high‑volume video output. Partner with production, motion, and content teams to maintain quality while meeting speed and scale requirements. Lead concepts that scale according to budget and schedule, from lean two‑person shoots to full‑scale productions. INDUSTRY & BRAND EXPERIENCE Experience developing creative within regulated industries such as financial services, fintech, insurance, or adjacent categories. Working knowledge of compliance, regulatory, and brand‑safety considerations and how they impact video storytelling. Ability to ensure all creative adheres to brand guidelines while still pushing for strong, differentiated work. LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION Manage and mentor Senior Art Directors and video‑focused creatives, providing clear, constructive feedback. Lead ideation and brainstorming sessions with cross‑disciplinary teams. Collaborate closely with account, strategy, media, production, and client partners to align creative output with business objectives. Present creative work internally and externally, articulating both the creative idea and the strategic rationale behind it. Serve as proxy for the Creative Director in select internal and client meetings when needed. STRATEGIC THINKING Translate strategic insights, customer data, and business objectives into effective video‑led creative solutions. Clearly articulate the “strategic why” behind creative decisions and how the work meets defined goals and KPIs. Balance creative ambition with practical execution, timelines, and budget considerations. PROJECT & PROCESS MANAGEMENT Oversee the day‑to‑day production of video and integrated creative work across multiple initiatives. Partner with Project Management to inform creative hour estimates, timelines, and prioritization. Help optimize creative workflows and production processes to improve efficiency and consistency. Coordinate with Creative Resourcing to support balanced workloads and cross‑pollination of talent. TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION Working knowledge of modern video production tools and workflows, including motion design, post‑production, and emerging technologies. Familiarity with AI‑enabled content creation, automation workflows, and evolving production methods. Comfortable evaluating and adopting new tools that improve storytelling quality or production efficiency. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Film, Media Arts, or a related field. Experience: 7‑10 years of experience in a video‑ or art‑focused creative role within a fast‑paced agency or in‑house environment. Demonstrated experience leading video‑heavy creative work for large‑scale brands or enterprise‑level clients. SKILLS Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities. Deep understanding of audience needs across channels and platforms. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high creative standards. Proficiency in industry‑standard tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, PowerPoint, and related video and motion tools. Familiarity with asset management systems and scalable content production environments. WHAT WE OFFER The salary for this position will range from $82,000-$90,000 depending on experience, education, geographical location, and other factors. A full suite of benefits is available following one full month of employment including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, and other ancillary benefits. We even have a Life Balanced Account where you can get reimbursed for things like groceries or a haircut (yes, really). PTO: Vacation, Recharge, Safe & Sick Time, Flexible Holidays + 10 standard paid holidays and a paid Day of Service Free financial wellness and planning and a robust EAP Additional fun perks like free tickets to the NC Zoo, Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball games, Greensboro Gargoyles hockey games, food trucks, and more ABOUT PACE Pace is a leading content marketing agency & digital storytelling powerhouse. We specialize in brand storytelling and deliver results by continually creating better customer and employee experiences for our clients. We connect the dots across an integrated marketing ecosystem using our six key service areas: strategy, creative, media, social, technology, and analytics. WeCreate With Heart. We believe everyone is part of creating something wonderful every day. We lead with purpose and empathy. We cultivate a sense of belonging and celebrate diversity in both mind and experience. And we succeed through collaboration. At Pace, everyone has a seat at the table, and unique perspectives are welcomed. Everyone’s voice carries the same tenor, and inclusivity is in our DNA. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr