Associate Creative Director (Freelancer)

Company Description Near Creative is an agency focused on influencer marketing campaigns that drive measurable sales and brand impact. The team also develops social media strategies and content tailored to clients brand goals and audiences. Since 2017, Near Creative has partnered with more than 200 brands and over 1,000 influencers across diverse industries. The agency combines data-driven insights with creative execution to deliver performance-oriented marketing solutions for clients.

Role Description The Associate Creative Director (Freelancer) will lead creative concept development and execution for influencer and social media campaigns, ensuring all work aligns with client objectives and brand guidelines. This full-time hybrid role is based in Manila, with a mix of in-office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility as project needs require. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing creative strategy, guiding art direction and visual design, and providing feedback to designers, writers, and content creators. The role will involve collaborating closely with account managers, producers, and influencers to develop campaign narratives, social content, and branding assets that drive engagement and business results. The Associate Creative Director will also help present concepts to clients, refine ideas based on feedback, and maintain high standards of quality and consistency across all deliverables.

Qualifications

• Strong creative direction and creative strategy skills, with the ability to translate business objectives into compelling concepts.
• Experience in branding and brand storytelling, including developing and maintaining visual and tonal brand identities.
• Proficiency in art direction and visual communication, guiding the look and feel of campaigns and content.
• Hands-on graphic design skills, with familiarity using industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent).
• Background in social media and influencer marketing, including understanding of platform-specific best practices and trends.
• Ability to lead and mentor creative teams, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable explaining creative rationale to internal teams and clients.
• Relevant experience in agencies or in-house creative teams; a portfolio showcasing digital, social, and branding work.
• Based in or able to work from Manila in a hybrid setup, with reliable internet access for remote collaboration.