Associate Creative Director, Art

gupta Open · verified Sep 29, 2026

Boston Full-time Director Creative

At a glance

Leadership Creative role at gupta. Boston · full-time · $105,000–$125,000 base.

SalaryStated by gupta

$105,000 – $125,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from guptaOur estimate for the market: $115,000–$175,000Median $142,500

Below the market median of $142,500 for lead creative roles in Boston.

Worked out from 9 postings that stated pay, median $142,500. Last updated Sep 26, 2026.

RoleCreative

SeniorityDirector

LocationBoston

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$105,000–$125,000

PostedSep 25, 2026 · 4d ago

Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Set the visual direction for campaigns across social, digital, and integrated work
Guide art direction from initial concept through final delivery, giving teams practical feedback
Work with copy, strategy, editors, media, and clients to shape ideas and their visual expression
Present creative reasoning clearly while supporting new business and client growth
Coach designers and help raise the quality and consistency of creative output

What you bring

At least seven years in creative work, including three or more years in senior art direction or creative leadership
A portfolio showing art direction, visual systems, and strong digital and social executions
Experience overseeing visual work across several projects without losing consistency or quality
Strong presentation and communication skills, plus a record of mentoring designers
Comfort working to tight timelines in a fast-moving agency setting

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you lead through visual thinking while staying hands-on with design, layout, motion, and emerging visual trends. The job is office-first in Boston and requires US work authorization for at least three years. The listed base salary is $105,000 to $125,000, with eligibility for an annual bonus plan.

From the employer

We are Gupta Media. For the past 25 years, we’ve driven performance marketing for the biggest brands in the world — Disney, Amazon, and Sony Music, to name a few.

We’re 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, you’ll help shape the visual direction of Gupta’s creative work, lead art direction across campaigns, and mentor designers to consistently raise the bar. You’ll 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 work initially focused on the entertainment industry, specifically live events and recorded music (SXSW, Sony Music, Universal Music, and Disney Music Group are all clients). We have grown to include global brands (Amazon, Sophia Learning), major sports franchises (X Games, Florida Panthers, Washington Commanders, Cleveland Cavaliers, Women’s Tennis Association), as well as public sector institutions (City of Boston, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism).

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.