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Wavemaker

Associate Creative Director

Location: Warsaw, Poland · Category: Product & Design · Seniority: Director · Posted: October 15, 2026 · Verified: Nov 2, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Associate Creative Director role sets the creative direction for projects and campaigns, develops the creative team, and builds partner relationships with clients. The role combines strategic thinking with creativity, translating client needs into engaging concepts and effective communication solutions across digital, social, ATL, TV, and outdoor channels. It requires at least 7 years of experience in advertising, including 3 years in a senior creative role, and strong presentation and negotiation skills.
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