senior associate creative director, Brand & Design Systems - Global Creative Studio

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Creative Studio is on a mission to build world-class creative from the inside out. We’re an in-house creative studio who care deeply about brand, craft, storytelling, and creating solutions that actually move people. Our mission? To raise the bar on what in-house creative can be—and then raise it again. We’re looking for a senior associate creative director to join the team. Someone who’s equal parts visionary and team-builder. Someone who can lead a team, push the work, and make the creative process feel like a good time. You’ll guide a team of passionate creatives in developing & directing the Starbucks brand expression, design systems, packaging and the associated tools used to educate and guide others. You’ll be part of the team that defines how Starbucks shows up around the world.

Requirements

10+ years of creative experience in design, branding, advertising, or marketing. Agency or in-house—either works, as long as you’ve led teams and made great stuff.
You speak fluent Adobe Creative Suite & Figma, and you’ve got a portfolio that proves it.
You know how to present creative work like a pro—clear rationale, strategic thinking, and just enough flair.
You’re obsessed with details, but never lose sight of the big picture.
You’ve got a sixth sense for design and what makes people feel something.
You’re a natural mentor, a strategic thinker, and a creative soul who knows how to jump in and get things done.
10+ years progressive experience in design/marketing/advertising at an agency or in-house studio
Bachelor’s degree in design, fine arts, advertising or equivalent job-related experience
A multi-faceted portfolio showcasing high quality creative expertise across a variety of mediums and channels within branding, advertising, problem solving / concepting, product / collection curation, packaging, social media, etc.
A comprehensive understanding of omnichannel marketing and cultural/industry trends
Proven experience leading creative teams and managing direct reports
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills
Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite & Figma
Please include a link to your portfolio with your application.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of creatives like a boss (but not like a boss). You’ll mentor, inspire, and help them grow into their best creative selves (including overseeing their day-to-day workload and fostering their professional growth and development).
Make the work better. You’ll guide problem solving, concepting, execution and consultation across brand design, design systems (packaging and signage), brand experiences and more. Provide clear and constructive creative direction and feedback. You will be the architect and also deliver presentations that demonstrate strong strategic foundations to support the creative vision. You’ll keep it on-brand and consistent, but never boring.
Be the glue. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, agency teams, creative production and project managers to make sure everything aligns, sings, and ships on time.
Push boundaries. You’ll help us evolve how Starbucks shows up in the world—visually, emotionally, and experientially --- continuously seeking out and embracing opportunities to enhance the brand.
Be Multifaceted. You will be part of the creative team that spans the entire brand, meaning you are comfortable leveraging your background in graphic design, brand identity, typography, layout, retail experience, art direction, storytelling and ability to craft influential presentations.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
basic and supplemental life insurance
other voluntary insurance benefits
short-term and long-term disability
paid parental leave
family expansion reimbursement
paid vacation from date of hire
sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
eight paid holidays
two personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
incentivized emergency savings
financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
student loan management resources
access to other educational opportunities
backup care
DACA reimbursement