Associate Creative Director

Overview

Creative at Headway isn’t just about making things look good, it’s the strategic engine that shapes how we connect with our audiences and drive meaningful business growth. Our focused team of Art Directors, Brand Designers, Copywriters, and Creative Ops has built deep trust through consistent delivery of campaigns that both strengthen the brand and deliver results. As a senior leader of the Creative team, you’re equal parts visionary and doer. You collaborate across teams to develop innovative, emotionally resonant narratives that help more people access the mental health care they deserve. This role blends strategic leadership, oversight of both art and copy, and hands-on execution, ensuring that every creative decision amplifies our mission.

What you'll do :

• Lead and inspire a world-class brand creative team of art directors, writers, and designers to produce exceptional and craft driven work that moves the needle in the mental healthcare space.
• Own the brand foundation : champion the voice and visual identity, and guide how these systems evolve- from templates to brand campaigns.
• Shape the brand’s future : drive the full creative process from ideation through delivery, balancing bold creative thinking with strategic and business goals.
• Translate marketing priorities into actionable creative strategies and executions that land with clarity and emotional impact.
• Be the steward of the brand, providing direction and partnership to other creative leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate closely with Product Design to ensure brand cohesion across key touchpoints.
• Mentor and elevate junior creatives, fostering a culture rooted in craft, curiosity, and collaboration.
• Partner with ops to ensure ideas are executed at the highest level of quality and within the constraints.

What we're looking for :

Compensation & Benefits :

The expected base pay range for this position is $175,100 - $206,000, based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for performance-based variable compensation and an equity grant, depending on the position and level.

We are committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including robust health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, and meaningful ownership opportunities through equity. Compensation decisions are made holistically, ensuring fairness and alignment with market benchmarks while recognizing individual contributions and potential.

Equity compensation

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