Associate Creative Director, Art

Company: Gupta Media
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: We are Gupta Media. For the past 25 years, weve driven performance marketing for the biggest brands in the world Disney, Fender, Amazon, and Sony Music, to name a few. Were looking for an Associate Creative Director, a strong visual leader who brings ideas to life through design, art direction, and craft. This role is for someone who thinks strategically but leads visually, partnering closely with copy, strategy, and client teams to create work that performs and stands out. In this role, youll help shape the visual direction of Guptas creative work, lead art direction across campaigns, and mentor designers to consistently raise the bar. Youll also support new business efforts and client growth by bringing sharp visual thinking, strong presentation skills, and a collaborative mindset to every engagement. You are A visually driven and conceptual creative leader with a strong point of view on design, layout, motion, and emerging visual trends, with the ability to push work from good to great. A digital-first art director who creates compelling visual systems and executions across social, digital, and integrated campaigns. A hands-on leader who guides creative teams from concept through delivery, offering clear visual direction and practical feedback. A strong collaborator who partners naturally with copywriters, editors, strategists, and media to shape ideas and own their visual expression. A confident communicator who can clearly explain visual decisions and creative rationale to internal teams and clients. Your background and qualifications: 7 years of experience in the creative field, with 3 years in a senior art direction or creative leadership role, particularly within digital and social. A strong portfolio demonstrating art direction, visual systems, and high-quality digital and social work. Experience leading visual execution across multiple projects while maintaining consistency and quality. Strong presentation and communication skills. Proven ability to mentor designers and elevate creative output. Detail-oriented with a high bar for craft and execution. Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment with tight timelines. Actively engaged in shaping creative culture and visual standards. A bit more about us: Gupta Media was founded over 25 years ago on the idea that advertising could create huge leverage in our clients' businesses. Our early work was focused on the entertainment industry, specifically live events (Boston Calling, among others) and recorded music (Sony Music, Universal Music & Disney are all clients). We have dramatically grown our work with big brands (Amazon, Fender) and sports brands (Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Commanders, Florida Panthers). We have a global client base with a growing local roster across B2B and B2C brands for campaign, content, and branding assignments. Work Environment Gupta Media is an office-first organization. Our Commitment At Gupta Media, we work hard every day to be better at all that we do and that includes fostering a diverse and inclusive community that encourages and respects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Compensation At Gupta Media, base salary is one component of our total compensation and benefits package. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $105,000 - 125,000, depending on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. This role is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan, which is based on the company's performance. We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance; Flexible and Dependent Care Savings Accounts; a 401(k) with up to 5% Safe Harbor contributions; paid time off; paid family leave; commuting and wellness stipends; and opportunities for professional development and career growth. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US for at least 3 years. To apply, please submit a resume, your portfolio, and a quick note sharing your interest.

Keywords: Gupta Media, Boston , Associate Creative Director, Art, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Boston, Massachusetts