Associate Creative Director

About the role

TradesApp is seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director to lead its creative function, build a high‑performing team and deliver innovative, commercially effective work across campaigns and platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Own the overall creative vision and direction for client projects, campaigns, pitches and new‑business opportunities.
• Lead development of concepts across digital, print, video, social, experiential and other channels.
• Set creative standards, ensure consistency and sign off work before client presentation.
• Plan and allocate resources, track workload, identify gaps and manage external partners.
• Lead client‑facing presentations, manage feedback and maintain core creative vision.
• Develop and mentor designers, copywriters, art directors and wider creative teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communication Arts, Fine Arts, Marketing or related field.
• 3–5 years in a senior creative leadership role (Creative Group Head, Creative Lead, Creative Director preferred).
• Proven track record of leading integrated campaigns, pitches and client presentations.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating multi‑platform campaigns and commercial success.
• Experience in retail, digital activations, promotional campaigns or events is a plus.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Knowledge of After Effects (plus).