Associate Creative Director

Right Side Up Open · verified Aug 22, 2026

Remote Austin Director Creative

Leadership Creative role at Right Side Up. Remote, United States · no salary stated · we estimate $144,000–$185,000.

Estimated pay

Right Side Up has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$144,000 – $185,000

What the middle half of lead creative roles in Austin paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $175,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Set the visual direction for campaigns, events, editorial, product, and social work
Build unified concepts with writers, designers, motion artists, and strategists
Coach junior designers through reviews and actionable feedback
Protect quality and brand consistency across every creative deliverable
Present creative clearly while helping scale visual identity and design systems

What you bring

At least seven years in design and art direction, including three years leading creative work
A portfolio covering branding, campaigns, product, and event design
Strong command of brand systems, visual storytelling, and cross-channel delivery
Experience mentoring creative teams in collaborative settings
Product marketing experience and a record of explaining complex products visually

Who this fits

You’ll suit a contract role that combines hands-on visual leadership with mentoring and stakeholder presentations. The work spans marketing, product, events, editorial, and social initiatives, with collaboration across several creative disciplines. The role is remote in Austin, United States. Financial services and in-product design experience are listed as bonuses.

From the employer

About the Job Right Side Up is a collective of premium marketing talent—with all of the marketing chops and none of the agency fluff. We’re trusted by the most buzzed-about early stage ventures, the fastest-growing tech companies, and well-established Fortune 500 teams to do one thing better: GROWTH. Some of our clients include Stitch Fix, Sephora, Yelp, Sun Basket, Crunchbase, DoorDash, and Calm, among many others. We’re seeking a seasoned Associate Creative Director, Visual for a contract engagement to lead the visual direction and execution of marketing, product, events, and social initiatives for our client. In this role, you'll help shape and expand the brand through compelling visual storytelling and strategic design leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead visual design and art direction across integrated campaigns, events, editorial, and social projects
Collaborate cross-functionally with writers, designers, motion artists, and strategists to develop cohesive creative concepts- Mentor and guide junior designers through feedback and reviews
Ensure consistency, quality, and attention to detail across all creative output
Present work to internal stakeholders and leadership with clarity and confidence
Help evolve and scale the brand’s visual identity and design systems
Partner with producers and project managers to manage timelines and creative resources

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in design and art direction, including 3+ years in a creative leadership role
Strong portfolio showcasing success across branding, campaigns, product, and event design
Deep understanding of brand systems, visual storytelling, and cross-channel execution
Proven ability to mentor creative teams and thrive in a collaborative environment
Experience in product marketing and building visuals that clearly communicate complex product stories

Bonus

Experience in financial services and/or in-product design