Associate Creative Director

TL;DR

Associate Creative Director: Leading brand creative vision for toy brands with an accent on executional craft across diverse deliverables and translating marketing strategies into compelling brand ideas. Focus on directing cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and staying abreast of emerging trends in tech and creative expression.

Location: Hybrid, requiring onsite presence Tuesday – Thursday at hirify.global’s new HQ in Boston, MA, or in the interim, at hirify.global’s HQ in Pawtucket, RI.

Salary: $107,300–$160,900

Company

hirify.global is a company focused on entertaining and connecting generations of fans through storytelling and play, with a diverse team and a 100-year history.

What you will do

• Develop a creative vision for toy brands, focusing on executional craft across packaging, retail, e-commerce, marketing, events, and social media.
• Partner with marketing, commercial, and product teams to translate strategies into inspiring brand ideas.
• Lead brand creative projects from concept to execution, directing cross-functional global teams.
• Mentor and provide leadership to a team of art directors and graphic designers.
• Inspire internal and external stakeholders through persuasive presentation of creative ideas.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in tech, AI, and creative expression, becoming an expert in brands and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising or design (BFA in graphic design preferred).
• 8+ years of creative agency or brand-side experience.
• A proven portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, not just styling.
• Fluency across digital, physical, and cultural storytelling channels.
• Curiosity about new developments in tech, AI, and creative expression.
• A positive, proactive mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience in CPG, toys, or brands that exist in both retail and culture.

Culture & Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match.
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave.
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs.
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement and Product Discounts.