Principal Associate, ACD, Copywriter – Brand Creative

Capital One

Associate Creative Director for Capital One crafting engaging messaging across various channels. Collaborating with teams to ensure brand alignment and optimize customer experience.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,800 - $137,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write headlines to translating legalese into user-friendly language
Brainstorm big concepts one day and tackle detail-oriented projects the next
Influence, collaborate, and lead with a lot of smart people
Manage projects from start to finish, being equally comfortable doing the work yourself or leading peers, contractors, and external agencies
Create marketing that cuts through the noise
Use strategy to inform your creative decisions
Approach each project through a creative testing lens, seeking to optimize your work through use of our testing tools
Present your work in a compelling way to create support across different audiences.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of copywriting or creative writing experience in a professional setting
At least 1 year of experience using tools like Figma to collaborate directly with designers
Bachelor’s degree or military experience
At least 1 year working as an Associate Creative Director or leading creative work
Experience using AI tools and emerging technology in creative development
Experience in one or more of the following marketing areas: B2B, Experiential, Performance, or Direct Response
Experience in the financial services industry.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

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Hard Skills & Tools

copywritingcreative writingproject managementcreative directionmarketing strategycreative testingAI toolsemerging technology

Soft Skills

collaborationinfluenceleadershipcommunicationcreativitydetail-oriented

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreemilitary experience