Associate Creative Director or Creative Director – Copy

Location: Bethesda, MD HQ- (Flexible/Hybrid)

RP3 Agency is an independent creative agency. We’re seeking an ACD or CD – Copy who thinks strategically, writes fearlessly, loves coming up with fresh ideas, and leads with purpose. This is a hands-on, high-impact role on a small, tightly connected team. Your proactively entrepreneurial spirit is welcome.

You know what great award-winning ideas and campaigns look like and how to get there. You will help shape the voice of brands, mentor rising talent, and lead campaign development from concept to execution. You’ll also play a key role in weaving emerging tech, especially AI, into how we think, work, and create. 

At RP3, we’re clear on one thing: there’s no ROI in boring. We’re looking for someone who brings that same belief to every brief, brainstorm, and client meeting. Someone to show up daily with curiosity, courage, collaboration, kindness, humility and fun. 

What You’ll Do

• Lead creative development from concept to execution, with a focus on writing and storytelling
• Share your craft of writing, but also have a strong visual sensibility and appreciation for design
• Continuously champion and improve the creative quality of the work
• Mentor and manage a lean, high-performing creative team
• Push the work forward with conceptual clarity and strategic relevance
• Integrate AI tools and emerging technology to enhance creative thinking and efficiency
• Partner with account, strategy, media, and production teams for integrated campaigns
• Build strong client relationships and lead presentations that sell the work
• Drive creative contributions in new business efforts
• Stay current on marketing and creative technologies, including advancements in AI
• Help manage external contractors, freelancers, and production resources
  

• Support RP3’s goal to grow by 20% annually and attract higher-profile brands
• Help lead a culture of creativity and spread creative vision agency-wide and inspire others to rally around it
  

What You Bring

• 8+ years of agency experience in creative roles with a standout portfolio across brands and industries
• Award-winning campaigns or notable brand and agency experience
• Proven copywriting expertise with the ability to shift tones and formats fluidly
• The love of storytelling
• Experience managing small creative teams
• Comfort and curiosity with AI (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Sora, etc.) as a creative tool
• Strategic mindset and strong presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
• Low ego, high standards, and a drive to create work that makes a mark
  

• Strength across brand development, customer experience, and performance marketing
• Production savvy—film, video, experiential, and digital experience
  

• Entrepreneurial spirit

Core Competencies

• Creativity
  
• Accountability
  
• Problem Solving
  
• Communication
  
• Detail Orientation
  
• Teamwork

Technical Competencies

• Conceptual Ideation
  
• Creative Execution (Writing Focus)

Why RP3?

We’re an independent creative agency whose mission is to help ambitious brands grow through original, results-driven work –– because there’s no ROI in boring.  Here’s what we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Inclusive, best-in-class family leave policy – We support all kinds of families with care and flexibility
• Summer Fridays – We shut down at 2 PM every Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Generous PTO – Take the time you need, guilt-free
• Karma Days – Paid time off to volunteer and give back
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance- Because your safety net should be a given, not an add-on
• Life insurance and critical illness coverage
• Pet insurance – Because your furry family deserves care too
• Hybrid flexibility – Work where you work best, with meaningful occasional in-person collaboration
  
  Supervisor Responsibilities
  The ACD or CD — Copy will help lead and manage the creative team alongside other Creative Directors.Salary Range: $115,000 – $160,000

  Position & Hours
  This is a full-time position. While the pace is manageable, occasional long hours and some weekend work may be required depending on project demands.

If you’re ready to create work that earns attention and delivers results without ever being boring…we want to hear from you.

RP3 Agency is always seeking good talent. If you are passionate and creative and you are genuinely kind, then we want to hear from you!