Sr Director, Brand & Creative at PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. | USA | $188K/yr – $311K/yr

Sr Director, Brand & Creative

USA (On-site)

$188K/yr – $311K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and guide the Petco brand and Creative Services by setting direction, leading the team, and ensuring strategies align with business goals across channels.

Lead and mentor the Creative Services team to deliver innovative, on-brand work.
Translate client objectives into impactful creative strategies across platforms.
Manage client relationships, budgets, and workflows to ensure timely, high-quality results.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership for the Petco brand and to the Creative Services team, defining the creative direction, and promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure creative strategies align with business objectives.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a primary contact for creative services.
Understand client objectives and translate them into creative strategies that drive results and exceed expectations.
Develop and execute creative strategies across all platforms and media types.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technology to continually enhance creative offerings.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creative professionals, supporting their growth and development.
Manage the department's workflow to meet deadlines and allocate resources effectively.
Ensure all creative deliverables meet high-quality standards, consistency, and brand guidelines.
Oversee the review process to ensure accuracy and excellence in all creative materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Design, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
A proven track record of at least 12 years in a leadership role within a creative agency or marketing environment.
Demonstrated experience in retail, digital advertising, or media services is highly desirable.
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate client goals into creative solutions.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
A deep understanding of design principles, copywriting, multimedia production, and emerging creative technologies.
Proficiency with industry-standard software and tools.
Strong project management skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
An innovative mindset with a passion for staying current with industry trends.

Preferred

An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits