Associate Creative Director

We are…

Stept Studios is an award-winning creative and production studio known for work that features real-life characters, celebrity athletes, and breathtaking visuals. Our in-house creative as well as our progressive roster of directors represents the next generation of storytellers, working across sports, comedy, and documentary genres. 

Our growing team includes full in-house creative agency services, strategy, production and a post house including Visual Effects, CGI, and Sound.  

You are…

Stept is looking for an Associate Creative Director – Copy to join the Stept Creative team who lives at the intersection of live action, design, brand, and culture to oversee creative direction and execution across our portfolio of top- tier brand clients. We are looking for a practiced team leader and first-rate overall creative with big picture thinking and passion for pushing the envelope when it comes to dreaming up cutting-edge creative concepts. The ideal candidate is a multimedia creative and content expert, has a true understanding of how the industry shapes culture, and can connect to our communities by telling relevant, authentic and emotional stories. 

You’ll do…

• Conceive, craft, script and help oversee best-in-class creative and content ideas on brand, on strategy, on time, and on budget – from inception to production, through post & delivery.
• Assist in managing, motivating and creatively direct our internal teams, developing and executing the most attention grabbing creative and content to accomplish business objectives. 
• Drive best practices across all creative including conceptual thinking, copywriting, art direction, and production.
• Create and interpret creative client briefs to conduct brainstorms and articulate concepts and executions in writing with rationale. Go above and beyond the original brief to push what’s possible on both a creative and technical level.
• Act as a key thought partner to Sales, Account and Production, ensuring that we are meeting or exceeding briefs.

You’ll be…

• 5-7 years of developing strategic creative for top tier brands at reputable agencies. 
• Experience leading, managing and mentoring creatives across a range of personalities and experience levels.
• Experience reviewing and giving feedback to a team of Creatives. 
• Expert ability creating beautiful presentations that express conceptual thinking and big ideas in Keynote and Google Slides.
• Superior presentation and communication skills, people skills, and ability to thrive in a collaborative agency environment.
• Understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier and After Effects.
• Understanding of production equipment including cameras, lights and audio is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgets and scope which are reflected in creativity.
• Passionate about culture whether that’s music, entertainment, technology, or sport.
• Diverse portfolio including 360 campaigns demonstrating innovative thinking

You’ll enjoy…

• Unlimited PTO (Manager Approved)
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company 401(k)
• Cell Phone, Wellness & Internet Reimbursement 
• Hybrid Working

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