Associate Creative Director (Hybrid) at Cella

Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $155,000 - 172,640 per hourWe are seeking an Associate Creative Director (Concept & Copy), Campaigns to lead development from concept-to-execution for large-scale brand, marketing, and seasonal initiatives. This role requires translating big ideas across the full ecosystem-including paid media, social, digital, email, site, print, and in-store.You are a strategic thinker, a strong conceptual storyteller, and a confident, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Partnering closely with an ACD (Design/Art Direction) and working alongside the Creative Director, you will connect overarching marketing strategy with best-in-class execution, particularly for high-visibility grocery, everyday needs, and service-focused initiatives (like delivery and membership).If you are detail-driven, organized, and ready to make bold creative decisions that inspire both internal teams and external agency partners, we invite you to apply!Responsibilities:Creative Leadership & CollaborationConcept, create, and execute fully integrated 360 campaigns across all owned and paid channels.Work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, integrated strategy, and external agency teams to ensure cohesion across every touchpoint.Build trust and strong partnerships within a large, matrixed organization.Develop high-impact creative leadership and marketing pitch decks to align stakeholders and set teams up for success.Mentor and guide mid- and junior-level creatives, supporting their craft and growth.Demonstrate self-direction, strong critical thinking, and the ability to streamline processes to help the team work smarter and faster.Keep projects on-brief, on-brand, and moving forward by anticipating challenges and managing feedback effectively.Trend Awareness & Creative InsightStay current on culture, consumer behavior, industry trends, and emerging technologies to inform creative decisions and maintain a competitive creative edge.Quality & CraftUphold a high bar for creative excellence from concept through final execution.Attend and oversee production shoots as needed.Write copy for campaigns, assets, and cross-channel storytelling when required.Project OwnershipLead teams and manage high-priority projects from kickoff through delivery, ensuring alignment with strategy, timelines, and quality standards.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in creative writing, advertising, communications, or related field.Exceptional portfolio featuring big campaign ideas across full funnel TV/Video, social, digital, experiential & print-conceptual and innovative thinking.Proficiency in industry-standard creative tools and software including the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Slides, Slack and Figma.Clearly articulates vision and provides contextual feedback.Organized with diligent follow-through on every task.Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.10+ years of professional agency-side copywriting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or management role.A standout portfolio showcasing big campaign thinking across full-funnel channels-TV/video, social, digital, experiential, and print.Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire teams and guide both internal and external partners.ReportingReports to: Creative Director, Campaigns.Why Join UsCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.Opportunities for career growth within a major, fast-moving organization.A collaborative, dynamic, and high-visibility environment where creativity has real impact.The chance to help shape a world-class in-house creative agency and bring bold ideas to a massive audience.If you're a big-idea thinker, a strong storyteller, and a strategic creative leader who consistently raises the bar-let's talk.JOBID: 40 Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Category:Marketing & Biz Dev, Location:Los Angeles, CA-90066