<p>Job Title: Associate Creative Director, Art - Ninja Brand</p> <p>Location: Needham, MA</p> <p>Department: Creative</p> <p>Reports to: Creative Director</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>We're looking for an Associate Creative Director, Art to help shape the next generation of Ninja products through bold storytelling and sharp design. This is a highly hands-on role for a conceptual thinker and design expert who thrives in a fast-paced, consumer-first environment.</p> <p>You'll be part of a passionate, collaborative team that's both consumer-centric and product-led. You'll bring products to life from the ground up, partnering with copywriters, designers, and cross-functional teams to lead breakthrough work across packaging, digital, social, experiential, and more.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Creative Leadership & Execution</p> <ul> <li>Lead concept development and execution for product launches and brand campaigns </li><li>Create 360 platforms that bring Ninja innovations to life across packaging, digital, retail, Amazon, and experiential </li><li>Deliver original concept and design work yourself - this is a maker role, not just a manager one </li></ul> <p>Social Concepting & Content</p> <ul> <li>Generate platform-native ideas for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging channels </li><li>Collaborate with copywriters and strategists to develop scroll-stopping content </li><li>Art direct both studio and creator-driven content </li><li>Respond to performance insights with smart creative pivots </li></ul> <p>Cross-Functional Collaboration</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with product, insights, marketing, and engineering to align creative with business goals </li><li>Present work to stakeholders and execs with clarity and confidence </li></ul> <p>Team Mentorship & Direction</p> <ul> <li>Guide and elevate designers and junior creatives </li><li>Lead shoots and reviews with a sharp eye for detail and craft </li><li>Set the creative bar through high-quality, idea-driven execution </li></ul> <p>Design & Delivery</p> <ul> <li>Build visual identities, logos, and design systems for new products and sub-brands </li><li>Ensure design excellence across TV, social, print, and packaging </li><li>Juggle multiple projects without sacrificing quality or intent </li><li>Embrace feedback and iteration to push the work forward </li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For</p> <ul> <li>7+ years in a creative role, with 2-3 years in a leadership position </li><li>A portfolio of standout concept and design work across brand, product, and social </li><li>Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma </li><li>Solid understanding of typography, layout, composition, and photo direction </li><li>Comfortable working fast, presenting confidently, and collaborating deeply </li><li>A passion for storytelling, innovation, and hands-on execution </li></ul> <p>You'll Thrive Here If You</p> <ul> <li></li><li>Love turning insights into big, clear ideas </li><li>Care as much about execution as concept </li><li>Are energized by ambiguity and iteration </li><li>Collaborate naturally and lead with clarity </li><li>Set a high bar and help others reach it </li></ul>