Creative Marketing Director

Huntington Beach, CA (On-site)

$120K/yr – $130K/yrDirector/Executive6+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead 7 Leaves’ brand and product marketing, shaping identity across campaigns, stores, and digital experiences.

  • Own and evolve brand identity and product storytelling across campaigns, stores, and digital channels.
  • Must-have: 6+ years of marketing/brand leadership in F&B/retail with product- or R&D-exposure.
  • Standout: Proven track record building a creative-driven team and aligning brand with operations, IT, and finance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the 7 Leaves brand identity, ensuring consistency across visual design, voice, product, and experience
  • Set the creative direction for campaigns, product storytelling, store experience, and digital platforms
  • Champion a customer-first mindset by integrating real-time insights into brand and creative decisions
  • Partner with Operations and Training to ensure brand standards translate seamlessly into in-store execution
  • Uphold and reinforce Core Values across all brand touchpoints
  • Develop and lead integrated marketing strategies that drive comp cup growth, brand equity, and customer loyalty
  • Oversee the full marketing calendar across campaigns, promotions, product launches, and new store openings
  • Build and lead a high-performing, creative-driven Marketing & Branding team
  • Define and track KPIs across awareness, engagement, conversion, and retention
  • Leverage data and insights to continuously optimize performance and ROI

Requirements

  • Experience and Education: - 6+ years of progressive leadership across marketing, brand, creative, and/or product-ideally within food & beverage, hospitality, or retail
  • Proven success leading both creative direction and business performance outcomes
  • Experience overseeing product or working closely with R&D/product teams
  • Strong background in digital marketing, content, social media, CRM, and loyalty platforms
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools or marketing technology to drive results
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field required; MBA preferred
  • Leadership & Skills - Creative and strategic leader who can bridge vision with execution
  • Strong ownership mindset over the entire brand and product ecosystem
  • Expertise in brand building, storytelling, and omnichannel marketing
  • Data-informed decision maker who translates insights into action
  • Excellent communicator who inspires alignment across teams
  • Highly collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
  • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Passionate about building culture, developing teams, and creating meaningful guest experiences

Benefits

  • - Team Member Discounts - Enjoy your favorite 7 Leaves drinks on and off the clock.
  • - Annual Performance Bonus - Competitive bonus opportunities for eligible team members based on individual and company performance.
  • - Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for eligible team members to support your health and well-being.
  • - Leadership Development Programs - We invest in your growth through hands-on training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  • - Collaborative & Supportive Culture - Be part of a dynamic team where creativity, authenticity, and fun are always on the menu.
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7 Leaves Cafe

4.0 Glassdoor

Established in 2011, our goal is to connect our audiences to authentically and freshly-crafted products. Our mission is to enrich and embrace the human experience through our commitment to serve the very best coffee, tea, and goodness in every cup, every community.

Founded in 2011
Westminster, California, USA
453 employees (12 in marketing)
84% recommend to a friend
92% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
56.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
78%
Direct
16.1%
Referral
4.3%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~453

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (2% of company)