Associate Creative Director (Art)

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Cincinnati, OH, USA
In-Office
110K-165K Annually
Senior level
AdTech • Beauty • Marketing Tech • Retail • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Lead and mentor creative teams to produce award-caliber short-form and long-form advertising across TV, print, digital, social, radio, OOH and activations. Drive concept development, oversee production, collaborate with clients, manage projects and resources, and pioneer AI-driven content creation using prompting and modern creative tools.
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Job Location

Cincinnati

Job Description

Co-Ho (Content House) is the internal advertising agency inside the Beauty division within P&G. We are seeking an Associate Creative Director (Art or Copy) with strong conceptual skills to create effective and award-winning short-form advertising for some of the most loved brands. We are looking for an "idea machine" who knows a bad brief when they see it and can help fix it.

This role is for someone who loves advertising, knows its history, and has extensive agency experience working on a variety of diverse brands. You will be tasked with leading advertising campaign work for some of the biggest brands, well-versed in production and how to bring ideas to life.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading big brands and creative teams. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to drive creative excellence across TV, print, digital, social, radio, OOH, and activations. Strong presentation skills are required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Work with the latest tools to be on the forefront of new ideas and new means of producing them. Prompting skills are a must.
  • Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of creative projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Creative Direction: Provide strategic and creative direction for all projects. Review and approve campaign work, ensuring it aligns with client objectives and brand guidelines.
  • Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to understand their needs and objectives. Present creative concepts and solutions that meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate resources, manage workloads, and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines. Identify and resolve any workflow issues.

Why COHO? Why P&G?

You'll get the creative freedom of a startup with the resources and brand portfolio of P&G's Personal Care division. COHO gives you:

  • High-Impact Work: Your AI-powered content will reach millions of people across some of the world's most recognized beauty and personal care brands
  • Pioneer a New Discipline: Be part of the team defining what AI-driven content creation looks like at scale for a Fortune 500 company
  • Creative Ownership: Shape how COHO uses AI and prove its value through real results on real brands
  • Cutting-Edge Tools: Access to the latest AI platforms, creative software, and the budget to experiment with emerging technologies
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented DPs, editors, CG artists, and Creative Directors who are eager to integrate AI into their workflows
  • Volume & Variety: Work across multiple brands, platforms, and content types. You'll never be bored.
  • Brand Portfolio: Work across Secret, Olay, Native, Gillette, Ivory, Safeguard, Herbal Essences, and more

Job Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in art direction or copywriting with at least 3 years in a leadership role at the Associate Creative Director level in an agency.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Ability and experience being a "player coach." Proven ability to lead and inspire a team of creative professionals.
  • Portfolio: Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative projects and design skills.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Work Environment: Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Relationship Building: Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Advertising Fundamentals: Deep understanding of advertising fundamentals including positioning, target audience psychology, the buyer's journey, and conversion-focused messaging. You should know the difference between awareness, consideration, and decision-stage copy—and how to write effectively for each.
  • Channel Expertise: Experience writing for both digital and traditional channels with platform-specific expertise. Understanding of SEO principles, character limits, accessibility best practices, and how copy performs differently across social media platforms, email, paid search, and display advertising.
  • Conceptual Thinking: Strong conceptual thinking ability—you're not just a wordsmith but a creative problem-solver who can develop big ideas that work across entire campaigns. Experience collaborating with art directors and contributing to concept development is essential.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.  Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000154400

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$110,000.00 - $165,300.00 / year

Skills Required

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in art direction or copywriting with at least 3 years in a leadership role at Associate Creative Director level in an agency.
  • Ability and experience leading and mentoring creative teams (player-coach).
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative projects and design skills.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software.
  • Prompting skills and experience with AI platforms/tools to produce content.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience across TV, print, digital, social, radio, OOH, and activations and production knowledge.
  • Deep understanding of advertising fundamentals, positioning, buyer psychology, and conversion-focused messaging.
  • Experience writing for digital and traditional channels; understanding of SEO principles, character limits, and accessibility best practices.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Procter & Gamble Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Procter & Gamble and has not been reviewed or approved by Procter & Gamble.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision offerings alongside life and disability options. Mental-health and practical support are reinforced through an EAP that includes confidential counseling and other advisory services.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is strengthened through profit sharing and retirement-plan access, creating a longer-term wealth-building component beyond base pay. Stock-related programs (such as share purchase and matching structures) further contribute to perceived retirement and savings value.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is described as generous, including fully paid leave for new parents and additional recovery time for birth mothers. Family-oriented time-off options and caregiving supports add to the sense of comprehensive support across life stages.

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The Company
HQ: Cincinnati, OH
117,512 Employees

What We Do

Procter & Gamble Company is an American multi-national consumer goods corporation. P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands, including Always®, Charmin®, Braun®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Oral B®, Pantene®, Pampers®, Tide®, and Vicks®. The design, development, growth and success of these products—and many more—is thanks to the innovative and insightful minds of our people. From Day 1, you’ll help make everyday life easier for our 5 billion consumers through billion dollar brands. With our large global footprint, there are many opportunities to work with P&G in multiple locations. We offer opportunities in approximately 70 countries and continually aim to attract, reward and advance the finest people in the world. As a "build from within"​ organization, we see 95% of our people start at an entry level and progress through the organization. Here, we want you to get your career off to a fast start. That's why we don't have any rotational development programs or gradual ramping-up periods: you’ll be able—and encouraged—to dive right in from day 1. Join us and help make life better through meaningful work that makes an impact from Day 1.

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