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Associate Creative Director, Corporate Positioning & Insights (CPI)

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$115k–$188k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead high-impact, integrated creative engagements by shaping client narratives, driving creative direction, and translating research into audience-first creative platforms.

Role type

Senior Creative Strategist (Client-facing)

Builds

Integrated campaigns across digital, print, and multimedia channels; new business pitches and proposals.

Domain

Corporate communications, crisis consulting, and brand positioning

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Creative strategy, client leadership, new business development, cross-functional team management, AI-enabled tools integration, executive presentation, strategic storytelling, risk identification, mentoring

Preferred skills

Budget management, UX/IA expertise, conceptual thinking, copywriting, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma

Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, AI-enabled tools

Responsibilities

Lead workshops and executive presentations; drive creative strategy for new business pursuits; mentor junior team members; identify risks and provide strategic guidance; stay ahead of digital trends and platform shifts.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with client leadership