Paradowski Creative
Associate Creative Director, Design
Paradowski Creative, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
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At Paradowski Creative, we build immersive brand experiences grounded in creative play. We design interactions that spark curiosity, invite participation, and strengthen emotional bonds between people and brands. As an Associate Creative Director, Design, you'll help lead that effort—guiding teams, shaping ideas, and crafting visual systems that feel alive, not manufactured.
You understand that great design is more than just making things “look good”. It's the connective tissue between story, technology, and emotion. You know how to build work that makes people feel something—and makes them want to engage. You'll work closely with writers, strategists, 3D artists, motion designers, and developers to bring playful, thoughtful ideas to life across digital platforms, brand systems, social storytelling, and more.
This is a senior design role for someone with 6+ years of agency experience and a portfolio that showcases sharp thinking, refined craft, and a drive to push creative boundaries.
What You’ll Do
Lead the development of conceptually rich, visually distinctive design
across brand campaigns, digital experiences, social content, and experiential activations Collaborate closely with writers, strategists, and account leads
to ensure creative ideas are cohesive, intentional, and built around real human connection Provide clear creative direction and constructive feedback
that elevates the work and grows the team Present design work internally and externally
with clarity, confidence, and strong creative rationale that connects creative decisions to strategic goals Mentor junior creatives
by shaping team culture through encouragement, candor, and example Help define creative briefs, shape pitch narratives, and inform strategic direction
across projects in partnership with strategy and account leads Champion visual craft and storytelling
through every stage of the process, from initial exploration to final production Partner with 3D artists, motion designers, developers, and production partners
to bring ideas to life across a range of formats and media Design for social with intention
by adapting concepts fluidly across platforms, placements, and audience behaviors Stay curious and explore emerging tools and technologies, including AI
, to help us work smarter and create with more depth—while staying rooted in human perspective What You Bring 6+ years of agency or design studio experience, with at least 2 years in a creative leadership role Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other core design tools A portfolio that shows range, originality, and care—and that connects ideas to emotion across digital, motion, and brand Hands-on experience in visual design and art direction, with the ability to set the tone and elevate the quality of any creative output Comfort working in spatial or environmental design (installations, pop-ups, trade shows, etc.) A collaborative mindset and positive presence in a fast-moving creative environment The ability to connect design decisions to brand strategy, cultural insight, and emotional impact A desire to experiment, play, and push boundaries while maintaining clarity and craft Familiarity or hands-on experience with generative design tools or AI platforms (Midjourney, DALL-E, Runway, etc.) Curiosity about emerging technologies and how they can inform visual storytelling Why Join Us At Paradowski, we design interactions that spark curiosity, invite participation, and create emotional gravity. You’ll join a team that values creative play, sharp thinking, and design that feels real—never manufactured. To Apply Send your resume and portfolio to
jobs@paradowski.com with the subject line “Associate Creative Director, Design.” Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
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across brand campaigns, digital experiences, social content, and experiential activations Collaborate closely with writers, strategists, and account leads
to ensure creative ideas are cohesive, intentional, and built around real human connection Provide clear creative direction and constructive feedback
that elevates the work and grows the team Present design work internally and externally
with clarity, confidence, and strong creative rationale that connects creative decisions to strategic goals Mentor junior creatives
by shaping team culture through encouragement, candor, and example Help define creative briefs, shape pitch narratives, and inform strategic direction
across projects in partnership with strategy and account leads Champion visual craft and storytelling
through every stage of the process, from initial exploration to final production Partner with 3D artists, motion designers, developers, and production partners
to bring ideas to life across a range of formats and media Design for social with intention
by adapting concepts fluidly across platforms, placements, and audience behaviors Stay curious and explore emerging tools and technologies, including AI
, to help us work smarter and create with more depth—while staying rooted in human perspective What You Bring 6+ years of agency or design studio experience, with at least 2 years in a creative leadership role Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other core design tools A portfolio that shows range, originality, and care—and that connects ideas to emotion across digital, motion, and brand Hands-on experience in visual design and art direction, with the ability to set the tone and elevate the quality of any creative output Comfort working in spatial or environmental design (installations, pop-ups, trade shows, etc.) A collaborative mindset and positive presence in a fast-moving creative environment The ability to connect design decisions to brand strategy, cultural insight, and emotional impact A desire to experiment, play, and push boundaries while maintaining clarity and craft Familiarity or hands-on experience with generative design tools or AI platforms (Midjourney, DALL-E, Runway, etc.) Curiosity about emerging technologies and how they can inform visual storytelling Why Join Us At Paradowski, we design interactions that spark curiosity, invite participation, and create emotional gravity. You’ll join a team that values creative play, sharp thinking, and design that feels real—never manufactured. To Apply Send your resume and portfolio to
jobs@paradowski.com with the subject line “Associate Creative Director, Design.” Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Paradowski Creative by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Associate Creative Director” roles.
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