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Associate Creative Director - Design

MERGE · Chicago, IL

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
51 days
MERGE's roles stay open a median of 59 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
82% of MERGE's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at MERGE
high
48 stale, 8 reposted of 62 open
Hiring momentum
82 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MERGE's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MERGE.

About this role

As an Associate Creative Director (Design) at MERGE, you will lead the visual narrative for a major Quick-Service Restaurant account, focusing on both digital and physical design elements. Your role involves crafting high-quality assets, applying design systems, and collaborating with various teams to ensure cohesive and impactful design solutions. You will also guide and inspire a team of designers while managing multiple projects to align with strategic goals.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MERGE as an employer.

What you need

  • 8+ years of design experience within an ad agency, digital shop, or creative studio
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, UI/UX, or equivalent practical experience
  • Proficiency in Figma (auto-layout, components, prototyping)
  • Deep mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proven track record of designing digital and physical experiences using component-based design systems
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, inspire, and direct a team of designers

Nice to have

  • Prior experience with QSR, fast-casual, or high-volume retail brands

What you get

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Time off & Holidays
  • Other benefits and rewards

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided: $88,450 - $129,750, which may change
  • Work authorization required without future visa sponsorship
  • Role involves both high-level creative vision and hands-on execution, which may vary in daily tasks

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Listed by MERGE on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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