Overview Robert Half's marketing & creative client is seeking an Associate Creative Director for a long-term contract. This remote, 20 - 40-hour-per-week opportunity requires candidates to work eastern (EST) hours. The client is seeking a highly skilled and client-facing Associate Creative Director with strong skills in experiential, tradeshow, or large-scale event design. Interested candidates must submit a portfolio showcasing relevant experiential design samples to be considered. The Associate Creative Director will oversee creative development for experiential projects with a focus on blending design vision with strategic marketing execution. This role will lead creative presentations, manage team outputs, and ensure deliverables meet high standards of aesthetic and functional impact. Location: Burlington, MA Salary range: $140,000 - $150,000 per year

Key Responsibilities Act as the primary creative lead for client-facing engagements, including feedback loops with marketing and creative stakeholders Package and pitch creative outputs to ensure alignment with client brand standards and project objectives Establish a clear cadence for creative reviews, milestone tracking, and feedback sessions Facilitate day-to-day creative syncs to maintain momentum across the team Provide direction rooted in modern and innovative design aesthetic sensibilities Oversee the development of practical, production-ready creative assets for experiential environments Maintain consistency and design quality across all deliverables, adhering to established brand guidelines

Requirements 5+ years of experience as a creative leader, specializing in experiential, tradeshow, or large-scale event design or environmental branding Portfolio of relevant design samples Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven track record of interfacing with clients and stakeholders Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional creative teams and manage complex timelines in fast-paced environments Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator Solid understanding of design aesthetics such as minimalism, Scandinavian, and mid-century modern with a contemporary twist Experience collaborating with diverse teams, including graphic designers, engineers, and 3D production specialists High attention to detail

Portfolio Candidates must share a portfolio showcasing their prior experience in tradeshow, large-scale installations, or experiential events. Work samples should highlight typography, large-scale design, and an understanding of environmental application.

Company Information & Benefits Robert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you\'re agreeing to Robert Half\'s Terms of Use.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Software Development

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