LinkedIn

Technology

AssociateCreativeDirector,Art

$125–195k New York City, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Sunnyvale, California, United States; Mountain View, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Associate Creative Director, Art at LinkedIn. Skills: Art direction, Visual design, Brand marketing. Translate strategy into visual ideas. Translate strategy into campaigns”

Industry & Context.

Technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years experience, BAS degree in design

Nice to Have

Portfolio shows ideas, Portfolio shows execution, Move fluidly between concepting, Move fluidly between hands-on design, Design instincts, Taste, Attention to detail, Clear visual point of view, Experience developing creative for events, Experience developing creative for activations, Experience developing creative for experiential campaigns, Translate ideas into spatial experiences, Translate ideas into environmental experiences, Translate ideas into immersive brand experiences, Experience collaborating with copy, Experience collaborating with strategy, Experience collaborating with marketing, Experience presenting creative work, Experience defending creative work, Experience mentoring designers, Experience guiding designers, High standards for craft

What You'll Do.

Translate strategy into visual ideas

Translate strategy into campaigns

Translate strategy into creative platforms

Co-create ideas with Copy

Co-create ideas with Strategy

Shape briefs with Copy

Shape briefs with Strategy

Develop concepts with Copy

Develop concepts with Strategy

Lead visual direction of projects

Stay hands on in work

Design across channels

Art direct across channels

Push craft and detail

Ensure work is visually compelling

Ensure work is cohesive

Ensure work is fully realized

Collaborate with designers

Collaborate with writers

Collaborate with producers

Collaborate with cross-functional partners

Present work confidently

Raise level of thinking

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional partners; Designers; Writers; Producers

Communication Scope

Present work clearly; Present work confidently; Articulate idea; Articulate execution

Full Job Description

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. This role can be based in our New York City, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, or Mountain View office. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. The Creative team is looking for an Associate Creative Director, Art to help shape how LinkedIn shows up in the world. This is a role for a visual thinker who leads with ideas and is deeply invested in craft. You’re not just guiding the work—you’re in it, designing, shaping, and pushing it forward. You care as much about the strength of the concept as you do about how it comes to life. You have strong taste, a point of view, and the ability to translate ideas into work that feels clear, intentional, and well made. You’re excited by ideas that don’t just live on screens, but come to life through environments, activations, and experiences. You’ll work across brand and marketing from the outset—co-creating ideas and turning insight into creative that connects with real people. Responsibilities: * Translate strategy and insight into strong visual ideas, campaigns, and creative platforms * Partner with Copy and Strategy from the very beginning—co-creating ideas, shaping briefs, and developing concepts together *

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