Creative Director, Art Director

The Wonderful Company • Los Angeles, CA

19h • $190,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wonderful Agency is the full-service, award winning, in-house agency that operates as the exclusive creator of marketing communications and brand experiences for iconic brands such as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, Wonderful Halos, JUSTIN, Lewis Cellars, Landmark Wines, Teleflora and more. The Creative Director, Art Director develops culture-driving ideas and brings them to life through their exceptional understanding and execution of their craft. They collaborate with skilled storytellers and makers in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment to produce work of the highest-quality. They manage teams and projects to create innovative and memorable cross-channel work that ensures the company’s healthy brands are leaders in their categories. This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience creating 360° content with specific expertise in brand launches, brand marketing, and campaign creation, or 10+ years of experience as an agency Art Director.
• Experience providing direction on strategy and 360° marketing initiatives from concepts through production and beyond.
• Experience balancing the needs of an organization, leadership, teams, and clients cross-functionally.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to develop simple, original ideas and innovative approaches across channels, along with the visual skills and attention to detail to execute superbly in a variety of mediums.
• The flexibility to work as part of a team one day, independently the next. You adapt to new ideas, processes and business problems with ease and enthusiasm.
• Proficiency with Mac-based creative tools such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, and Keynote.
• Strong skills in concept development, comping, storyboarding, designing layouts, and presenting.
• Ability to break down complex ideas, concepts, and narratives into simple, thoughtful, compelling ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong understanding of the current media and culture landscape, and knowledge of relevant trends, technologies, and platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI-powered design tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects and ensure all deliverables are met through ensuring adherence to budget boundaries, brand guidelines, business and strategic objectives, and quality standards.
• Manage high-profile accounts and deliver solutions that put these accounts and the Agency into positions of industry excellence and recognition.
• Create comps, storyboards, graphic concepts, and final deliverables as required from project concept through development.
• Actively develop and model the Company and the Agency’s culture and standards of quality, creative excellence, accountability, accuracy, and error-free execution of creative materials.
• Provide guidance to junior creatives by providing constructive feedback, instilling confidence, and fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients, partners, photographers, production companies, additional talent, and other vendors, and work with them to identify strategic opportunities for the Company’s brands.
• Partner with the marketing, strategy, and creative teams to optimize creative executions and ensure efficiency of production operations.
• Maintain an expert knowledge of industry, consumer, and competitive landscape to inform insightful ideas.
• Proactively ideate and sell innovative campaigns, concepts, and strategies to clients in collaboration with strategy, planning, and the Agency leadership.

Benefits

• Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 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
• Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• 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.
• Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Make a difference with Wonderful Giving , allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director