Social network you want to login/join with:Freuds creates compelling designs for brands, businesses, public sector institutions, NGOs, products, and campaigns. We focus on building not just beautiful imagery but emotional architecture - Ideas & Identity.We specialise in branding and rebranding, editorial design, digital and motion, website design, art direction, naming and copywriting, and merchandise.The RoleWe are seeking a talented Associate Director to work in our in-house design + identity team. Our integrated team supports clients across the agency producing content for leading global campaigns.The Associate Director - Design will support the Executive Art Director by ensuring that our creative work is of the highest possible standard. The role involves communicating our offering in new ways to existing and new clients to help expand the business. It also includes identifying and nurturing the skillsets of the team to achieve the best product. All these efforts will help the Executive Art Director promote and shape our design and content offerings and assist in building our external client base.The role requires strong client servicing and project management experience and an individual who understands the design-led process.The ideal candidate will have prior management experience, be independent and self-guided, with experience leading workshops and presenting ideas.This candidate should be natural with clients and able to speak convincingly about every project to different stakeholders.Type of projects that the DAD runs:Proposal writing, pitching, and sales-related project activitiesInternal marketing projects: design strategy, development of unique products that can improve the agency’s design outputKnowledge, skills, and attributesStrong influencing, negotiation, and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) — including setting expectations with clients, selling concepts, working with colleagues, asking the right questions, explaining design decisions clearly and persuasively to non-designersStrong knowledge of design processes, management, and project managementProficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft PowerPointKnowledge/understanding of Figma and experience with WordPress and other Content Management Systems (preferred)A passion for our cornerstones of Love & Work, with the ability to persevere; active participation in our values of collaboration, authenticity, sharing perspectives, and mutual supportLove & Work are our cornerstones, intertwined to foster a passionate, purposeful work environment. We work with clients who want to do things differently and build teams passionate about meaningful initiatives.Our employees have opportunities to develop industry firsts, whether through documentaries, activations, or launching new concepts or partnerships.Our alumni have gone on to run top agencies and lead global brands’ marketing efforts. Securing a role with us is a strategic career move.We seek problem solvers, creative minds, and individuals committed to societal change, cultural influence, and boundary-pushing. Our success depends on our employees.We are committed to an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds are rewarded on merit, with opportunities to experience integrated communications and work on unique, connected opportunities. Our culture fosters belonging and values diverse perspectives.Freuds Group is an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and representation. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion, origin, gender, or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr