Creative Director, Art Director

The Wonderful Company LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work schedule

Career advancement opportunities

Extensive learning resources

Wellness programs

Job summary

A creative marketing agency in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Creative Director, Art Director to lead innovative campaigns and brand experiences. The role demands extensive experience in brand marketing and creative direction alongside strong leadership skills. You will manage cross-functional teams to create quality visuals and concepts, while promoting a collaborative work culture in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate has a compelling portfolio and adept knowledge of industry tools. Competitive salary offered with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an Art Director or equivalent in marketing.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating innovative approaches across channels.
• Experience in managing high-profile accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects and ensure adherence to budget and quality standards.
• Manage high-profile accounts and deliver industry-leading solutions.
• Provide guidance to junior creatives and foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

Creative direction

Brand marketing

Storyboarding

Concept development

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere

After Effects

Job description

Creative Director, Art Director|Wonderful Agency# Creative Director, Art DirectorWonderful Agency | Los Angeles, CA | Creative/public relations | Director | Full-time | Job ID: REF6846NShare* Email## Company DescriptionWonderful 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.## Job Description* 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.## Qualifications* 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. Experience with AI-powered design tools is a plus.* 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.Pay Range: $190,000 - $200,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.Wonderful Agency is the full-service in-house advertising and marketing agency at The Wonderful Company. Dedicated to creative excellence across all media (television, web, print, outdoor, POS, mobile and social media), Wonderful Agency builds consumer awareness and relevance across The Wonderful Company’s brands. This is accomplished by creating effective and innovative campaigns that match the quality of the highest echelon of global firms, while offering an environment that is far more entrepreneurial and fast-paced than a traditional agency. Wonderful Agency is highly integrated in direct brand and product development decisions with company owners, business unit leadership, legal, strategy and other key stakeholders.The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit , or follow The Wonderful Company on , , , and . To learn more about The Wonderful Company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit .The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.EEO is the law -* **Career Advancement Opportunities:** Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.* **Focused Learning and Development:** 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.* **Empowering Mentorship Program:** Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.* **Continuous Improvement Training:** Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.* **Building a Healthy Society:**To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit .* **Giving Back to the Community:** Make a difference with , 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.- **Thriving Wellness Community:** Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility