Associate Creative Director/Art Director

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$145K/yr – $185K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the art direction backbone for multi-channel campaigns and lead concept-to-delivery across brand, social, and philanthropic initiatives.

  • Creative Development: Own original concepts and lead cross-functional ideation across TV/video, social, experiential, POS, print, OOH, CRM and PR to deliver integrated campaigns.
  • Campaign Execution: Manage visual development and production from concept through final output with strong craft and brand alignment.
  • Team Collaboration and Delivery: Build partnerships with producers, marketers and creative leadership to ensure timely, high-quality outputs and an idea-first culture.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create original concepts and innovative creative solutions for a variety of fun, simple, inspiring and good-for-you brands.
  • Partner with Creative Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Producers, and cross-functional teams to develop breakthrough ideas and integrated campaigns across TV/video, social and influencer campaigns, experiential activations, point-of-sale and collateral, print, out-of-home, CRM, branding and PR programs.
  • Lead the visual development and execution of campaigns from concept through final production, ensuring work is strategically sound, creatively compelling, and aligned with brand objectives.
  • Execute and oversee design work across a wide range of deliverables, ensuring a high level of craft, consistency, and attention to detail throughout the creative process.
  • Develop creative work in support of our philanthropic efforts in health and wellness, education, community development and the arts.
  • Collaborate closely with producers, project managers, and marketing partners to ensure creative solutions are delivered effectively and efficiently.
  • Own projects from briefing through final delivery, balancing multiple assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining creative excellence.
  • Build and nurture relationships with cross functional teams.
  • Foster an idea-first culture that values collaboration, curiosity, accountability, creative excellence, and a passion for making memorable work.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years’ experience as an ad agency Art Director working on 360 campaigns.
  • Strong portfolio that demonstrates the ability to produce simple, original ideas and innovative approaches across channels, along with the art direction skills and attention to detail to execute in a variety of mediums.
  • Demonstrated ability to concept and execute original, insight-driven creative ideas that effectively communicate brand strategies and business objectives
  • Exceptional art direction, visual storytelling, typography, layout, design, and composition skills, with a keen eye for detail and craft
  • Strong understanding of photography, film, content creation, post-production, and emerging visual storytelling formats
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative concepts and rationale to creative leadership, cross-functional partners, senior executives, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build productive working relationships across creative, strategy, marketing, production, and business teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically while maintaining a hands-on approach to creative development and execution
  • Exhibits optimism, curiosity, and passion, while remaining flexible and adaptable to evolving ideas, creative processes, and business needs.

Preferred

  • Proficiency with relevant Mac-based industry tools.

Benefits

  • Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: csr.wonderful.com
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
  • Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
  • Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
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The Wonderful Company

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley.To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. To view its Corporate Social Responsibility website, visit www.csr.wonderful.com.

Founded in 1979
Los Angeles, California, USA
5.5K employees (383 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
65.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45%
Direct
45.9%
Referral
7.1%
Social
1.3%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
282 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
11.5 years
Median Tenure
4.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

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