Associate Creative Director

Description

The Associate Creative Director position at Jackson Family Wines is seeking an experienced leader to oversee creative work across the company's wine brands. This role requires a strong conceptual designer with strategic thinking, campaign development, and content creation skills.

Essential Functions/Duties

• 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

Job 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
• Proven experience leading creative development across multiple channels and touchpoints
• 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!

Wage Transparency

The annual salary for this role ranges from $110,000 - $135,000. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.