Associate Creative Director, Hybrid

About the role

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger; we work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data‑driven insights and best‑in‑class capabilities. Recently acquired by EAB, Hybrid is a globally recognized, award‑winning agency that operates as a full‑service marketing partner for the education sector, connecting universities with students worldwide. Hybrid, a division of EAB, is seeking an Associate Creative Director to help lead and grow our U.S. creative offering. Working closely with the Executive Creative Director and Art Director, you will develop creative strategies, deliver high‑quality brand and campaign work, and support the growth of our Philadelphia creative team. This client‑facing role combines strategic creative leadership with new business development. You will pitch alongside the team, build client relationships, and collaborate with global creative colleagues to deliver compelling work for higher education partners.

Responsibilities

• Help win and deliver U.S. creative work for higher education partners, presenting ideas and participating in new business pitches.
• Partner with the Executive Creative Director to develop Hybrid’s U.S. creative offering and support the growth of the Philadelphia team.
• Provide strategic creative direction across brands and campaigns, guiding projects from initial concept through completion.
• Collaborate with the global creative team to deliver high-quality work and build a collaborative creative culture in Philadelphia.
• Manage, motivate, and support creative team members, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Work with account and creative leadership to prioritize workloads, coordinate resources, and oversee project delivery.
• Review and approve creative work for design quality, accuracy, attention to detail, and production feasibility.
• Partner with the Executive Creative Director and Director of Accounts to cultivate and maintain key client relationships.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in the creative industry.
• Strong graphic design skills and in-depth knowledge of branding, design, typography, and creative problem‑solving.
• Experience developing creative work across brands and campaigns.
• Experience leading creative teams and overseeing projects from concept through completion.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain creative ideas and