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Associate Creative DirectorJackson Family Wines is seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director to help lead and elevate creative work across our portfolio of wine brands. This role is ideal for a highly conceptual, hands-on creative leader who combines strong design expertise with strategic thinking, campaign development, and content creation.The Associate Creative Director will oversee a multidisciplinary team of creatives, ensuring the delivery of world-class work that supports business goals, maintains brand consistency, and elevates our storytelling across every channel. Working closely with marketing and other internal stakeholders, the Associate Creative Director will develop compelling creative concepts, guide brand storytelling, direct photo and video shoots, and ensure exceptional execution across print, packaging, digital, advertising, and experiential channels. They should be confident leading and mentoring creatives while also remaining close to the work itself.Essential Functions/Duties:Develop and lead creative concepts for campaigns, product launches, brand initiatives, and marketing programsPartner with cross-functional teams to develop creative strategy and briefs and deliver high-quality creative solutions that meet strategic goalsProvide creative direction and feedback across design, copywriting, photography, and videoCreate and execute senior-level design work across print, packaging, digital, advertising, and presentation materialsArt direct, execute, and produce photo and video shoots from concept through final deliveryChampion brand consistency while helping evolve visual identity systems and creative standardsLeverage emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance creative development, efficiency, and innovationActively train and mentor direct reports, hold regular check-ins, write/conduct performance evaluations, and provide overall career guidance and directionJob Requirements:10+ years of experience in creative, art direction, or design roles, preferably within an agency, in-house creative team, or premium consumer brand environment3+ years in a creative management role with direct reportsStrong portfolio demonstrating excellence in branding, campaign development, packaging, design, and visual storytellingExperience leading creative development across multiple channels and touchpointsProven experience directing and producing photography and video shootsStrong understanding of brand strategy, campaign development, and consumer-facing communicationsFlexible, adaptable, and able to maintain composure in a fast-paced environmentExcellent presentation, communication, and collaboration skillsProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Figma, After Effects, or related tools is a plusExperience utilizing AI-driven creative tools and workflows is highly desired.Wage Transparency:The annual salary for this role ranges from $110,000 - $135,000. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.Benefits:Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance401k with employer matchGenerous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health timePaid volunteer timeLearning & Development opportunitiesModern Health virtual mental health & coaching visitsWine discounts!Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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