PitchMeAI Jobs
MERGE

Associate Creative Director - Design

MERGE · Raliegh, NC

Posted about 2 months ago

or apply directly on MERGE's site. We never take the application ourselves.

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, creating compelling designs across digital and physical platforms. Your role involves setting creative vision, implementing design systems, and ensuring cohesive execution while collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality assets. You will also mentor other designers and articulate the strategic rationale behind design projects.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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
  • Portfolio showcasing strong digital, responsive, and cross-channel work
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, UI/UX, or equivalent practical experience
  • Proficiency in Figma and 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 while managing multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously

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 is $88,450 - $129,750, which may change
  • No remote work mentioned, but hybrid work is indicated
  • Requires work authorization in the US without sponsorship

Summarised from MERGE's posting. Read the full original.

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

More roles at MERGE

All 62 open roles at MERGE →