Associate Creative Director - Freelance (Remote)

About the Company:Coffee 'n Clothes is looking for an Associate Creative Director with an experiential design background to join our team. This role is remote and will report to our Creative Director. You'll play a key role in developing visually impactful concepts that align with each client's identity and messaging, while collaborating with internal teams and overseeing designers throughout the creative process. We're looking for a strategic thinker with a strong design sensibility and the ability to guide both ideas and execution.This is an exciting opportunity to create for some of the biggest brands in the world-from ideation through execution. We specialize in retail and mobile activations, kits, and immersive experiences of all shapes and sizes.About the Role:As an Associate Creative Director, you will help drive the creative process across experiential, digital, and physical campaigns. You'll support the Creative Director in concept development, client presentations, and team leadership, while also rolling up your sleeves to contribute to deck building, design direction, and brand storytelling. You will be a key creative voice across multiple projects, ensuring work is strategically sound, visually compelling, and flawlessly executed.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the Creative Director to lead concept development and creative strategyTranslate client briefs into innovative and brand-right creative ideasCreate and present decks, moodboards, and design directions for client-facing and internal useLead and mentor a team of designers, freelancers, and copywriters throughout all phases of creative developmentPartner with production, strategy, and client services to align creative with feasibility, timing, and scopeMaintain high standards for creativity, execution, and brand integrity across all touchpointsParticipate in key meetings and presentations, clearly communicating creative thinking and rationaleContribute hands-on to pitch decks, visual design, and storytelling when neededQualifications:5-8+ years of experience in a creative role within an experiential, advertising, or brand agency settingStrong portfolio demonstrating conceptually-driven, visually refined work across live and digital platformsProven ability to lead and inspire creative teams and collaborate across departmentsExcellent communication and presentation skillsStrong understanding of branding, storytelling, and visual design principlesProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and presentation tools (Keynote, Google Slides)Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentNice to Have:Background in fashion, lifestyle, luxury, or tech industriesFamiliarity with experiential production workflows and spatial designHands-on design or art direction experienceCopywriting or scripting skills