Associate Creative Director

POSITION SUMMARY:
Jackson 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 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:
Essential Skills, Experience, and Education
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
Experience leading creative development across multiple channels and touchpoints
Proven experience directing and producing photography and video shoots
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.
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 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!
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.