Associate Creative Director - Social Projects

Cheil Dallas / Creative / Organic Social
Associate Creative Director - Social Projects

About us
Join us in a place where creativity meets grounded innovation, where you don't just react, but instead spearhead the future of brand narratives. Here, your curiosity unlocks doors, your insights pave paths, and world-class campaigns follow the north star you chart. Welcome to Cheil.

Cheil Worldwide, a global titan from Seoul, stands proud as the world's 11th-largest creative agency. Founded by Samsung in 1973 to grow its global business, our journey has attracted a constellation of iconic brands, from Adidas and Coca-Cola to PayPal and Starbucks.

Our Cheil Dallas office, strategically positioned at Legacy Central in Plano, Texas, has over 200 creative problem-solvers working together to shape insight-fueled, culture-leading, tech-empowered ideas.

And that brings us to you...or rather you to us.

About you
Who you are is just as important as what you can do.

• You lead by example, inspiring creativity and pushing boundaries, especially on fast-moving, high-impact projects.
• You're quick on your feet and adapt easily, handling the fast pace of social media with agility and precision.
• You have a deep knowledge of social media trends and know how to leverage them to create innovative social activations.
• You're highly skilled at managing multiple priorities, moving quickly to execute high-impact social activations and one-off strategic initiatives.
• You have a deep understanding and passion for social platforms, trends, and formats, with the ability to quickly translate insights into compelling content.
• You're skilled in both strategy and production, from concept through execution, to ensure high-quality, impactful social content.
• You balance hands-on work with guiding your team to deliver creative solutions.
• You're a visual creative by trade but always have a few great lines up your sleeve.
• You're insatiably curious about art, culture, music, sports, and tech and how they intersect with social media.
• You bring a positive, solution-oriented approach to work every day, motivating those around you.
• You know how to bring bold ideas to life, and you recognize when an idea has the potential to break through the clutter.
• You love the theater of a presentation and can communicate your ideas with confidence and clarity.
• You don't have an ego. We admire humility and good vibes.

About the role
Like you, this job is multidimensional. Every aspect is crucial to creating culturally relevant, impactful social work.

• Lead the development of engaging social content that aligns with brand strategy and is crafted with speed, quality, and effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with designers, copywriters, and strategists to produce cohesive social campaigns that deliver both strategic and creative impact.
• Stay on top of social media trends, applying insights to enhance engagement and elevate the brand's presence through special projects.
• Create and present bold, insight-driven concepts that push the boundaries of social media creativity and deliver measurable results.
• Continuously monitor and refine creative approaches based on data-driven insights, ensuring content resonates with the audience and achieves KPIs.
• Ensure visuals meet brand guidelines, and that all content is accurate, engaging, and consistent with the client's brand voice and messaging.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues, effectively communicating, presenting, and advocating for creative concepts and strategies.
• Use each project as a stepping stone for continuous improvement and innovation.

About the requirements
You've got to check the boxes before you can think outside of them.

• A bachelor's degree in a creative or design-related field preferred.
• 8+ years of creative experience (agency or in-house) with a proven track record of delivering impactful work across various projects, clients, and platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator), Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Preferred experience in production (video, CGI, physical, etc.)
• Experience with, or an openness to learning, AI software like Midjourney, ChatGPT, etc.
• Bonus points for experience in copywriting, illustration, photo compositing, UX/UI, or spatial design.
• Flexibility for travel, extended hours, and weekend work as needed.
• Exceptional conceptual skills with a strategic mindset for translating client goals into creative solutions.

About the perks
Because we know they matter.

• Hybrid work schedule (in office 2x per week).
• Potential for relocation to the Dallas area.
• Two annual bonus opportunities based on performance and eligibility.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k match and more.
• Enjoy up to four weeks of paid time off per calendar year, prorated based on your start date and eligibility.
• A newly designed office with a full coffee bar, snacks, and everything you need to stay caffeinated.
• Access to on-campus amenities: LC Fit gym and discounts at LC Kitchen, a food hall style cafe.