St. Louis, MO, 63112, USA
3 days ago
Associate Creative Director
**About Us** We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! We’re looking for an experienced **Associate Creative Director (ACD)** to help lead our in-house creative efforts — someone with a sharp eye, conceptual range, and the confidence to guide projects from idea to execution. This role blends **hands-on creative work** with **leadership, art direction, and strategy** , and requires someone who can balance high-level thinking with roll-up-your-sleeves execution. The ACD will report to the Creative Director and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to shape Copeland’s brand across print, digital, social, motion, and environmental media. This person must be comfortable both pitching bold ideas and getting into the details of production — including being heavily involved with photo/video shoots and ensuring top-quality creative delivery. **As an Associate Creative Director, You Will:** + Concept, design, and direct creative work across all channels: digital, motion, video, web, social, print, and experiential + Lead visual storytelling for marketing campaigns, product launches, brand moments, and corporate initiatives + Partner with the Creative Director to evolve and uphold brand standards across divisions and platforms + Oversee internal and external photo/video shoots — from pre-production planning to on-set creative direction and post-production review + Collaborate cross-functionally with marketers, content creators, business leads, and vendors + Provide mentorship and creative guidance to designers and junior team members + Present creative work to internal stakeholders and effectively translate feedback into actionable revisions + Help shape team workflows and foster a collaborative, high-performance creative culture + Occasional travel will be necessary **REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. + 8+ years of experience in graphic design, branding, or visual communications — including at least 2 years in a senior or lead creative role + A compelling portfolio that shows high-level thinking, integrated campaigns, and a refined design aesthetic + Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) + Strong experience with visual storytelling across social, web, and motion platforms + Solid understanding of video production and post workflows (from concept through editing) + Working knowledge of UX principles and tools (Figma, CMS platforms, etc.) + Excellent leadership, presentation, and collaboration skills + Ability to work independently and manage multiple fast-moving projects in a hybrid work environment + This role occasionally involves hands-on work at photo and video shoots. Candidates must be able to assist with setting up lighting, video, or camera equipment, some of which may be **heavy or bulky (25–50 lbs)** . The role may require standing for extended periods or working in varied environments (indoor, outdoor, commercial, or industrial settings) during production days + Legal work authorization in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role **PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:** + Experience with photo and video art direction, including lighting and composition + Familiarity with B2B marketing, technical products or complex industries + Experience guiding or mentoring other designers or working in a leadership capacity **Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:** This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers. **Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri** Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work. **About Our Location** Our location is the host of Copeland’s corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses. \#LI-Hybrid #LI-AB2 **Our Commitment to Our People** Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.  Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team! **Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging** At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland. **Work Authorization** Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.
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