Associate Creative Director in Palo Alto, CA

Law Firm

Palo Alto, CA

Associate Creative Director in Palo Alto, CA

Law Firm Non Legal Department

4-8 yrs required

No

All employees are encouraged to take advantage of our voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, critical care insurance and legal insurance.

The Associate Creative Director at Cooley is responsible for developing and enhancing the firm's global brand and leading creative initiatives for various firm projects. This position requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in branding, design, advertising or other creative marketing fields, with at least 4 years of management experience. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in design or a related field, as well as a thorough working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, HTML/CSS, or similar tools. Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is preferred.

Position Responsibilities:

- Develop creative concepts to express the firm's brand and communicate them to internal stakeholders
- Establish and maintain brand standards and propose enhancements to the firm's brand center
- Work closely with internal clients to understand their needs and create branded materials for various media
- Manage and mentor in-house creative personnel and advise on the need for external resources
- Monitor current designs and suggest new approaches to ensure the firm's brand stands out in the market
- Provide day-to-day supervision and mentorship to direct reports
- Participate in hiring, performance appraisals, and other employee lifecycle events
- Serve as a champion for the firm's brand and inspire internal clients with its potential

Skills and Experience:

- 8+ years of relevant experience, including 4 years of management experience
- Bachelor's degree in design or a related field
- Thorough working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, HTML/CSS, or similar tools
- Experience managing and motivating design teams
- Advanced understanding of branding, design, copywriting, and video production principles

Competencies:

- Ability to work independently in a highly collaborative environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong project management and multi-tasking abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Assertive, but flexible in style
- Ability to develop professional relationships both internally and externally
- High energy and genuine enthusiasm for law firm branding
- Experience earning the trust and respect of senior professionals
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism
- Reliable and punctual

Salary Information:

- Expected annual pay range of $195,000 - $220,000
- Final offer amount dependent on geographic location, experience, and skillset

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive elective benefits
- Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short term medical benefits
- 25 days of Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
- Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, critical care insurance, and legal insurance

Join Cooley as an Associate Creative Director and help shape the firm's global brand. With locations in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Palo Alto, Washington DC, Boston, and Colorado, you can choose the location that best fits your needs. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Apply now and be a part of our dynamic team!