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Associate Creative Director, Copy
Detroit United States

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About the Role

As an Associate Creative Director, Copy for one of the largest automotive companies in the world, you'll partner with designers, account managers, creative directors, strategists, and other creatives to deliver a variety of compelling materials to ensure cohesive storytelling across all platforms. This role requires a strategic thinker and exceptional wordsmith who can guide creative teams towards excellence while also actively participating in hands-on creative development and production. This pivotal position requires you to navigate multiple responsibilities, serving as both creator and supervisor simultaneously. You bring a progressive creative instinct and positivity, working effectively in teams with a low-ego approach.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with Creative Directors and leadership to elevate client brand expression to achieve creative excellence.
  • Oversee adaptation of copy from English to Spanish across various deliverables—from social content and web copy to display advertising and e-commerce
  • Direct talent in VO sessions
  • Present ideas, build client relationships, and confidently lead creative conversations. 
  • Proactively respond to feedback (both written and verbal), and follow up with creative and account teams throughout each project.
  • Oversee creative development, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand guidelines
  • Guide the team in the creation of high-quality, impactful work across all deliverables from campaigns to assets at scale and experiential work.
  • Provide clear, focused feedback to creative teams regarding work, department, and agency improvements.
  • Mentor junior creatives by offering constructive feedback and promoting best practices.
  • Thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment, effectively prioritizing tasks and maintaining a poised and professional demeanor.

 

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional copywriting experience in advertising and marketing.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design and collaboration software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Slack.
  • Experience with AI processes and tools is a plus. 
  • Fluent in both Spanish and English.
  • Thrive under pressure, adapting to changing priorities and consistently meeting tight deadlines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality work.
  • Experience in the automotive and/or production industries is highly desired.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing a proven track record of excellent work across multiple formats (digital, video, social, etc.) is required.



Your Working Style

  • Exceptionally detail-oriented and organized, with an unwavering commitment to grammatical precision.
  • Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Adept at handling quick turnarounds as part of a dedicated, collaborative team.
  • Constructive, solution-oriented, and client-centric, balancing a strong work ethic with a positive, humble approach, eager to learn from both clients and teammates.
  • Manage projects efficiently, minimizing friction and maximizing productivity.
  • Collaborate effectively, finding compromises without sacrificing brand voice or integrity.
  • Open to feedback, providing clear rationale and alternative solutions while seamlessly transitioning between projects and brands.
  • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
  • Stay ahead of the curve, informed about emerging creative trends, cultures, and technologies.
  • Committed to upholding equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of the role.



Working Conditions

  • The role may involve long hours and tight deadlines, requiring flexibility and a commitment to maintaining high standards under pressure. Collaboration with teams across different locations and time zones is frequently necessary.

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.  

 

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

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What We Offer

Benefits

  • Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
  • Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
  • Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network 
  • A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
  • Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)

 

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

 

Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

 

 

 

Salary Range: $100,000—$110,000 USD

About Monks 

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

 

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

 

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us. 

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