Associate Creative Director - Sullivan : Job Details

Hi there! We're Sullivan.We're a branding and marketing agency that brings big ideas to life and transforms hard-to-understand businesses into easy-to-love brands. Since 1993, we've been proudly independent and women-owned, partnering with some of the world's most iconic names in financial services, technology, and higher education. Fueled by fearless curiosity, our insight-driven campaigns help brands stand out, connect meaningfully with audiences, and drive measurable success. We believe in doing work with consequence—creative that not only makes an impact, but makes a difference.

WHAT YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL LOOK LIKEAs an Associate Creative Director, you'll bring bold ideas to the table and lead teams in developing powerful, cross-channel creative work for brands like American Express, Bank of America, and ADP. You'll take creative ownership from concept through execution, helping teams push the work to its highest potential. Your day-to-day will include:

• Concepting and refining creative ideas—then guiding cross-disciplinary teams to bring them to life across every touchpoint.

• Inspiring teams to find the unexpected—elevating the simplicity and beauty within complex products and services.

• Managing client relationships with confidence and clarity, understanding their needs, and presenting ideas with conviction.

• Serving as the creative through-line, ensuring ideas are brought to life both visually and verbally across every channel.

• Helping grow existing accounts by identifying opportunities for deeper engagement or new assignments.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TEAM

• 6+ years of experience developing integrated creative work (including video), ideally in an agency setting with clients in complex industries.

• A strong foundation in copywriting, with an understanding of how to collaborate with and direct design.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills—with a knack for selling through ideas.

• A collaborative, generous spirit—and a desire to mentor and uplift those around you.

• A curious, can-do mindset when it comes to diving into complex subject matter.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating standout creative thinking across channels; experience in video and integrated campaigns is a plus.

HOW WE'LL SUPPORT YOU

• A close-knit, collaborative team of smart, thoughtful creatives who love what we do.

• The autonomy to work your way—and the trust to take ownership of the work you lead.

• Opportunities to shape ideas, solve challenges, and make work with consequence.

• A hybrid work model, flexible culture, and a calendar full of happy hours, game nights, and creative exchanges.

• Competitive benefits and an entrepreneurial environment where you can grow your path as you grow your portfolio.

Annual compensation range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000 DOE