Associate Creative Director

rEvolution is a leading global sports marketing agency. Founded in 2001 with a focus on representing brands in sports, we provide our clients with a full-service marketing approach, including sponsorship consulting, media planning and buying, creative production and design, experiential marketing, hospitality, public relations, social media and data & insights.

At rEvolution, we pride ourselves on delivering award-winning business-building marketing, strategic consulting and media programs for our brand clients that are widely recognized throughout the global sports industry.

rEvolution is on the hunt for a talented, driven Associate Creative Director – a big thinker, savvy conceptor, vivid writer, cultural connector, and inspiring creator. In this role, reporting to the Sr. Creative Director, you’ll oversee the work of Art Directors and Copywriters, interpret briefs, lead creative kickoffs and spearhead brainstorms. You’ll be tasked with developing and presenting creative work to clients, and work to collaboratively push rEvolution’s creative work to a higher aesthetic.

You Will

• Partner with the Creative Directors and broader team to concept and refine ideas across media
• Review the work of Art Directors and Copywriters to direct and improve their efforts
• Interpret briefs to discover insights and foundations for creative development
• Lead creative kick-off meetings with account and strategy partners; provide direction to the team on roles and deliverables; drive inspiration and clarity
• Spearhead creative brainstorms and provide input on concepting ideas based on knowledge of current trends, pop culture, and brand goals
• Generate original ideas, deliver constructive critique, and foster a culture of collaboration and team building
• Develop and present creative work with confidence
• Work collaboratively to push creative work to a higher aesthetic
• Professionally represents rEvolution in the marketplace

You Have

• 7-10 years of experience working full-time within marketing at a creative agency
• Portfolio of produced work: concept write-ups, campaigns, broadcast and video scripts, experiential activations, social media, and beyond
• Comfort, confidence, and experience presenting creative work
• Passion for sports and/or sponsorship marketing
• Willingness to travel on occasion

This hybrid role is based in our fabulous Chicago office, but has a global reach

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $100-130K, and includes the potential for a discretionary, annual bonus. 

Compensation packages are based on unique factors for each specific candidate including skillset, depth of experience, business needs, parity with other team members, and applicable certifications, among other job-related considerations. rEvolution offers a robust benefits package, highlighted below. For more information, visit our career page. 

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical (BCBS)/Dental (Lincoln)/Vision insurance (VSP)
• 401k w/ Company Match
• Flexible time off policy
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage

rEvolution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.