Associate Creative Director Columbus, OH

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About Abbott

Abbott Nutrition develops sciencebased nutrition products for people of all agesfrom supporting healthy growth in infants and children to helping adults stay strong and active. Millions of people worldwide rely on our trusted brands includingSimilac PediaSure Pedialyte Ensure Glucerna and Juven to get the nutrients they need to live healthier lives.

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

Associate Creative Director Internal Agency

Role Overview
TheAssociate Creative Director (ACD)reports to the Head of Creative Standards within Abbott Nutritions internal agencyCreative Digital Services (CDS). This role is responsible for concepting and delivering highquality strategically grounded
creative across all marketing channels including Digital Print Shopper OOH HCP and CRM. The ACD provides handson creative leadership to copywriters and visual designers from ideation through production ensuring all work aligns with brandstrategy campaign objectives and Abbott brand standards. This role partners closely with Strategic Planning brand teams and external agencies to develop integrated campaigns and promotional programs that drive impact and consistency.

Core Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Direction

• Lead the development and delivery ofbestinclass creative concepts and executionsacross channels.
• Translate brand strategies and business objectives into compelling creative approaches.
• Set the creative vision for assignments and guide work from concept through final delivery.
• Ensure creative solutions align with briefs timelines and strategic goals.
• Provide clear creative direction feedback and problemsolving throughout the process.

Creative Team Leadership

• Manage and direct a multidisciplinary creative team including visual designers copywriters and contract resources.
• Mentor inspire and develop creative talent to elevate quality and performance.
• Evaluate team performance and identify development opportunities.
• Proactively communicate progress risks and key creative decisions to the Head of Creative Standards.
• Support resource planning by helping assess staffing needs workflows and processes.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Strategic Planning to align creative teams with insights objectives and briefs.
• Contribute to the development of clear executable creative briefs.
• Build strong trusted relationships with crossfunctional partners to drive effective collaboration and outcomes.

Client Partnership & Presentation

• Understand brand partner goals and translate them into impactful creative solutions.
• Actively participate in shaping new opportunities for the internal agency and expanding client partnerships.
• Lead presentations of creative strategies concepts and work in progress to stakeholders.
• Facilitate and contribute to brainstorming sessions that generate innovative communication ideas.

Design Execution & Quality Control

• Apply and evolve brand identity systems including typography photography color and visual language.
• Ensure consistency craft and production excellence across all platforms and deliverables.
• Conduct rigorous quality control to ensure work meets creative brand and production standards.
• Educate partners and team members on brand standards and creative best practices.

Brand Stewardship & Culture

• Serve as abrand identity championfor both product and corporate branding.
• Contribute to a strong Creative Services culture rooted in excellence collaboration and accountability.
• Balance strategic thinking with artistic sensibility to deliver differentiated effective creative.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in graphic design marketing communications or a related field.
• 8 yearsof experience in an inhouse or agency creative environment.
• 3 yearsof experience managing anddirectingcreative teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating integrated creative work across channels
  (Digital Shopper OOH Video/Motion Print Social CRM etc.).
• Proficiency with industrystandard creative tools including Adobe Creative Suite
  (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Premiere Pro).
• Strong visual design skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Excellent presentation communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fastpaced environment.
• Proactive collaborative mindset with a passion for storytelling and brand building.

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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