Creative Director of Art & Design — Packaging & Brand

Wunderman Thompson; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Passport Brand Design, a VML company, seeks a forward-thinking Creative Director of Art & Design to lead a large-scale team across packaging, print, OOH, and direct mail. You will drive conceptual vision in a structured production environment, upholding a Human First philosophy within the WPP network.

You will mentor diverse creatives, champion craft, and collaborate with global stakeholders. Occasional travel and a hybrid work model are expected in this tobacco-focused role.

Qualifications

• Proven Creative Director experience within an agency environment.
• Deep expertise and a strong portfolio in packaging design across print, OOH, and direct mail.
• Experience thriving in a structured, production-heavy environment with long-term schedules and established workflows.
• Exceptional presentation skills to articulate strategic context, craft rationale, and case studies to stakeholders.
• Comfort and willingness to work on tobacco industry accounts.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of art directors, designers, and copywriters, fostering creative excellence and growth.
• Drive conceptual excellence across packaging design, print, OOH, and direct mail founded on a strong idea.
• Navigate a production-forward environment with long timelines and calendars to ensure on-time delivery.
• Present compelling portfolio and case studies clearly articulating creative rationale to leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration and occasionally travel to align with core stakeholders across locations.

Skills

Packaging design

Leadership

Presentation skills

Job description

Passport Brand Design, a VML company, seeks a forward-thinking Creative Director of Art & Design to lead a large-scale team across packaging, print, OOH, and direct mail. You will drive conceptual vision in a structured production environment, upholding a Human First philosophy within the WPP network.

You will mentor diverse creatives, champion craft, and collaborate with global stakeholders. Occasional travel and a hybrid work model are expected in this tobacco-focused role.