Associate Creative Director

About Us

At Tag, we bring big ideas to life as an integrated creative, content and channel activation partner to brands all over the globe. We help our clients to stand out and sell more by providing end-to-end marketing solutions that see our teams originate, craft, amplify and reimagine content across all channels and platforms.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join one of Tag's fasted growing regions globally. Our teams based across Sydney and Melbourne pride ourselves on our core values of integrity, innovation, trust, sustainability, growth, and accountability.

We realise these are easy to say but below is a snapshot of what this looks like each day here at Tag:

• 50% of our leadership team is female.
• 14% of our team have grown their careers from internship positions.
• 86% team retention over the past twelve months
• Strong career growth opportunities with twenty-five promotions in the past twelve months
• 3x official charity partners we have donated $30,000 in money and time
• DE&I Council organises regular events and social activities.

What we offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• An inclusive parental leave policy
• Investment in internal and external training opportunities
• A structured global mentoring program

Role Overview:

The Associate Creative Director role is for those who thrives on storytelling and rapid ideation, with experience leading and designing the overall look and feel of a campaign, able to bring to life design and brand principles across complex multi-channel projects. This role is perfect for someone who can generate bold, shareable ideas quickly, bring them to life visually, and stay hands-on throughout the creative process.

You'll work closely with the Creative Director and project management team, taking ownership of the visual style and imagery for a range of clients, managing the process from initial mock-ups through to final delivery ensuring outputs are aligned to the client brand and overall vision. You'll thrive in collaborative environments and is comfortable on set, working with the wider team leadership to deliver high-impact, social-led campaigns that resonate with audiences and drive engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept and execute social-first creative ideas across video, still, and emerging formats.
• Develop compelling narratives and visual storytelling that align with brand strategy and cultural trends.
• Meet client expectations through high-quality visual outputs aligned with brand messaging.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to translate client needs into an overall brand and design vision.
• Conceptualise and produce online and offline collateral aligned with client goals.
• Push creative boundaries of the client brand through innovation.
• Educate clients on the strategy and approach behind a chosen creative approach.
• Ensure brand consistency while offering a fresh look and feel.
• Active involvement in new business and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure smooth workflow, while they handle timelines and budgets.
• Be available for on-site and location shoots (video and still), providing creative direction and ensuring the vision is executed flawlessly.
• Stay ahead of social media trends, platform updates, and audience behaviours to keep work fresh and relevant.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years in creative roles (agency or in-house), with strong experience in social-first campaigns.
• A portfolio showcasing storytelling, rapid ideation, and social-led content.
• Proficiency in Adobe CC; familiarity with video editing and motion tools a bonus.
• Strong understanding of social platforms, formats, and best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pivot quickly when needed.

This job description outlines the duties and responsibilities of the role and the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform them as of the date it was created. Tag accepts that this job description may change as the role evolves and the individual may be asked to support other duties as required.

How to apply

If the above sounds right for you, simply click on "Easy Apply" and provide us with your full resume and
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Don't let self-doubt get in the way of what could be a great opportunity. We know from research that many women and people from diverse backgrounds may not put themselves forward unless they believe they tick every box.

If this job description doesn't quite fit your experience, but you have an appetite to be part of Tag, please do still get in touch. We are always keen to meet with talented individuals from across our industry.

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