Associate Creative Director

Chicago, Illinois

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Remote

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Contract to hire

|Job ID 70381|Posted May 22, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as an Associate Creative Director, where you'll lead visual design and experience strategy for a major client. This remote role offers the opportunity to collaborate with in-house and cross-functional teams to create innovative digital experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of visual design and experience strategy for a large client.
  • Collaborate closely with client teams and internal design groups to enhance website design and marketing efforts.
  • Act as a client-facing consultant, conducting market research and developing creative solutions.
  • Deliver strong information architecture and user-centered design work.

Skills

  • Proven background in visual design with a holistic approach to UX and product ecosystems.
  • Confident in client interactions and strategic consulting.
  • Experience in UX, content strategy, and digital experience design.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in the convenient store industry is a plus.
  • Background in agency work is beneficial.
 

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $31 - $64 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.