Overview We bring together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. MERGE partners with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide, and Morgan Stanley. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles, MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers. Promote Health, Wellness & Happiness We collaborate with purpose-driven clients in healthcare, life science, and consumer products to promote health, wellness and happiness in the world. Our deep vertical expertise stems from decade-long partnerships with top clients. Emerge to the Top of Your Career MERGE aims to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow, think higher, and feel deeper, engaging both mind and heart to do the best work of their careers. Responsibilities Associate Creative Director - Art Collaborate with copy partners to ideate game-changing concepts, craft brands, and execute designs for print and digital communications Develop groundbreaking ideas for brands and organizations to make a meaningful industry impact Act as a creative judge, providing constructive feedback to propel the team forward Deliver engaging presentations to clients, account leads, and creative colleagues Analyze brand goals, positioning, market dynamics, and competitors to gain deep understanding Infuse innovation into practices and inspire the team to explore new approaches Collaborate with production to ensure timely completion and dynamic presentation of work Stay current with industry trends and technology to maintain a creative edge Lead new business pitches from insight-gathering to strategic development, concept creation, and client presentations Qualifications 8-10 years of Art Direction experience within an advertising agency or creative department Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Visual Arts and/or equivalent experience Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite Strong online portfolio demonstrating conceptual work Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role is $88,000 - $105,000 , based on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other factors. The pay range may be modified at any time. MERGE also offers benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, and more, along with Flexible Time off & Holidays. Work Model MERGE offers a hybrid work model. If you live in a city with an office (Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, New York, Boston, Kansas City), you are encouraged to come into the office 2 days a week. Equal Opportunity MERGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or people with abilities. We believe that a diverse team leads to more creative work.

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