Lead Creative Director, Brand Systems & Experiences

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Bean Stock

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a Senior Associate Creative Director, Brand & Design Systems to shape the brand globally. This onsite Seattle role blends creative leadership with rigorous brand stewardship to keep work on-brand, timely, and impactful.

You'll lead teams, mentor creatives, and contribute craft—from strategy-driven presentations to evolving brand systems across packaging, signage, and experiences—driving cohesive, omnichannel storytelling.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of creative experience in design, branding, or advertising (

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of creatives, including mentoring, overseeing day-to-day workload, and supporting professional growth.
• Guide problem solving, concepting, execution, and consultation across brand design, design systems (including packaging and signage), brand experiences, and related work.
• Provide clear, constructive creative direction and feedback to strengthen outcomes.
• Serve as both an architect and an active contributor by delivering presentations that reflect strong strategic foundations for the creative vision.
• Maintain on-brand consistency while keeping the brand expression fresh and engaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, agency partners, creative production, and project managers to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Help evolve how Starbucks shows up visually, emotionally, and experientially by continuously seeking opportunities to enhance the brand.
• Apply expertise in graphic design, brand identity, typography, layout, retail experience, art direction, storytelling, and presentation craft.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand strategy

Presentation skills

Portfolio review

Team mentorship

Strategic thinking

Industry trend awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Starbucks is seeking a Senior Associate Creative Director, Brand & Design Systems to shape the brand globally. This onsite Seattle role blends creative leadership with rigorous brand stewardship to keep work on-brand, timely, and impactful.

You'll lead teams, mentor creatives, and contribute craft—from strategy-driven presentations to evolving brand systems across packaging, signage, and experiences—driving cohesive, omnichannel storytelling.