Manager, Creative

KeHE Distributors; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is seeking a Creative Manager to define and deliver a cohesive creative vision across a multi-brand portfolio, ensuring all brand touchpoints — from packaging to trade shows — are on strategy and on brand. The role emphasizes brand stewardship, storytelling, and leading a small creative team with external partners.

Responsibilities include overseeing packaging, collaborating with Product Development, Operations, Sales, and Marketing, and driving commercial outcomes through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience, including 1+ years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall creative vision across brand touchpoints (packaging, digital, print, retail, trade shows, experiential).
• Translate business objectives into compelling brand storytelling and high-impact creative strategies.
• Ensure visual and messaging consistency across a multi-brand portfolio.
• Present creative strategies and performance insights to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Lead a small internal creative team and manage external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Brand strategy

Creative direction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Pay Range: $97,350.00/Yr. - $142,659.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $97,350.00/Yr. - $142,659.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we are obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we are committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you will be embarking on a career that is moving forward. When you join KeHE, you are becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Creative Manager is responsible for defining and delivering a cohesive, compelling creative vision across a multi-brand portfolio, ensuring all brand touchpoints for KEHE's CADIA (www.mycadia.com) and Wild Oats (wildoats.com) brands—from packaging and product branding to trade shows, sales materials, and experiential marketing—are on strategy, on brand, and driving commercial results. This role serves as the steward of brand standards and creative quality, translating business objectives into impactful storytelling and design while leading a high-performing creative team and external partners. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creative Leadership & Brand Stewardship

• Define and drive the overall creative vision across all brand touchpoints, including packaging, digital, print, retail, trade shows, and experiential.
• Translate business objectives into compelling brand storytelling and high-impact creative strategies.
• Ensure visual and messaging consistency across a multi-brand portfolio.
• Present creative strategies, campaigns, and performance insights to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Serve as the guardian of brand standards and creative quality.

Packaging & Product Branding

• Oversee packaging design and development for Exclusive Brands, from concept through production.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to deliver packaging that drives both consumer appeal and commercial success.

Trade Shows & Experiential

• Lead creative strategy and execution for major trade shows and events (approximately two large-scale events annually).
• Ensure immersive, memorable brand experiences that drive engagement and business outcomes.
• Oversee booth design, environmental graphics, collateral, and on-site experience.

Team & Vendor Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small internal creative team.
• Manage relationships with agencies, freelancers, photographers, printers, and production partners.

Sales Enablement & Commercial Support

• Partner closely with Sales and Marketing teams to develop compelling materials that support retailer presentations, line reviews, and new item sell-in.
• Lead the creative development of sales assets including sell sheets, pitch decks, product launch materials, digital catalogs, and customer-facing presentations.

Innovation & Market Awareness

• Stay ahead of trends in design, consumer behavior, retail, and the natural/organic food space.
• Introduce new tools, technologies, and creative approaches to elevate brand impact.
• Bring fresh thinking to how private-label brands can differentiate in a competitive landscape.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to set direction and guide creative work that supports brand goals and business priorities.
• Working knowledge of design and production processes across multiple channels, including packaging, print, and digital.
• Ability to plan and execute creative initiatives that deliver engaging and effective brand experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members and manage external partners.
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners to support shared business objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, balance priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of how creative work supports sales, marketing, and customer-facing efforts.
• Ability to stay informed on industry trends and apply new ideas to improve brand impact.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience, including 1+ years in a leadership role

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to view a computer screen for long periods.
• Ability to move about the office occasionally to access files, equipment, or attend meetings.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally (e.g., office files, laptop, small office equipment).

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.