Associate Creative Director

Santa Rosa, CA (On-site)

$110K/yr – $135K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Lead and own the end-to-end creative process for campaigns and brand initiatives, directing strategy, multi-channel execution, and senior-level design and production while mentoring teams and advancing brand systems with emerging tools.

  • Own creative strategy and briefs across campaigns, launches, and programs
  • Direct and review design, photography, and video work
  • Mentor teams and evolve brand standards using new tools

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead creative concepts for campaigns, product launches, brand initiatives, and marketing programs
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop creative strategy and briefs and deliver high-quality creative solutions that meet strategic goals
  • Provide creative direction and feedback across design, copywriting, photography, and video
  • Create and execute senior-level design work across print, packaging, digital, advertising, and presentation materials
  • Art direct, execute, and produce photo and video shoots from concept through final delivery
  • Champion brand consistency while helping evolve visual identity systems and creative standards
  • Leverage emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance creative development, efficiency, and innovation
  • Actively train and mentor direct reports, hold regular check-ins, write/conduct performance evaluations, and provide overall career guidance and direction

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in creative, art direction, or design roles, preferably within an agency, in-house creative team, or premium consumer brand environment
  • 3+ years in a creative management role with direct reports
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in branding, campaign development, packaging, design, and visual storytelling
  • Experience leading creative development across multiple channels and touchpoints
  • Proven experience directing and producing photography and video shoots
  • Strong understanding of brand strategy, campaign development, and consumer-facing communications
  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Figma, After Effects, or related tools is a plus
  • Experience utilizing AI-driven creative tools and workflows is highly desired.

Benefits

  • Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
  • Wine discounts!
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Jackson Family Wines

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Jackson Family Wines, based in Sonoma County – in the heart of California’s wine country – is one of the few family-owned and operated winery groups of its kind. Founded in 1983 with a focus on artisanal wines of distinct character and quality, Jackson Family Wines’ portfolio of wineries includes Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Freemark Abbey, Murphy-Goode, Stonestreet, Matanzas Creek and Cambria (plus many more!), as well as a collection of luxury wineries such as Cardinale, Lokoya and Verite. Today, the Jackson family carries the formidable legacy of founder Jess Jackson forward to the next generation. We continue to embed our core values of land stewardship, inspired winemaking and a respect for wine at the table into the company’s local and worldwide practices. All of JFW’s wineries reflect a unique quality story steeped in extraordinary vineyards, remarkable artisan winemaking and the dedication of hard working, talented individuals. This philosophy is often called sustainability, but for us it’s all about providing environmental, social and economic benefits that our family, employees and community can all share – now and in the future.2015 North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work Winner!

Founded in 1982
Santa Rosa, California, USA
1.3K employees (116 in marketing)
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