senior associate creative director, Creative Studio (Hybrid – U.S.)

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbucks is looking for a Senior Associate Creative Director for their Creative Studio. This visionary leader will guide the development of innovative creative assets, manage teams, and ensure cohesive brand expression through various marketing channels. The role demands strong leadership and substantial experience in design and advertising.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Tuition coverage for first-time bachelor’s degree

Paid vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive experience in design/marketing/advertising.
• Multi-faceted portfolio showcasing creative expertise.
• Advanced understanding of omnichannel marketing.

Responsibilities

• Shape the creative vision and goals for advertising.
• Lead creative concepting and execution across channels.
• Guide agency partners and internal teams in campaign production.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design, fine arts, advertising or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Now Brewing – senior associate creative director, Creative Studio (Hybrid - U.S.)! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

We are seeking an inspiring and visionary Senior Associate Creative Director (Sr ACD) for our in-house Creative Studio. Leverage your deep background in advertising, art direction and graphic design to bring the Starbucks brand to life in innovative ways. The Sr ACD leads internal teams and external agencies in the development of complex and wide-ranging omni-channel creative executions. The ACD brings an inspiring team-first attitude and is equally comfortable pitching concepts and guiding the ideas of others into brilliant and impactful creative assets.

As a senior associate creative director, you will…

• Help to shape the creative vision and goals for advertising at Starbucks
• Lead creative concepting and execution, ensuring a cohesive and elevated brand expression across channels and platforms.
• Guide the work of agency partners and internal teams in campaign concepting, execution and production
• Provide creative direction and oversight across multiple disciplines—video, animation, copy, graphic design, art direction, digital experiences and more
• Present creative work to internal teams, cross-functional partners, and executives– clearly articulating creative vision and strategic foundations.
• Serve as a leader within our in-house Creative Studio, cultivating a strong team culture, and inspiring creative excellence
• Manage a team of direct reports overseeing their day-to-day workload and guiding their growth and development
  
  

We’d Love To Hear From People With

• 8+ years progressive experience in design/marketing/advertising at an agency or in-house studio
• Bachelor’s degree in design, fine arts, advertising or equivalent job-related experience
• A multi-faceted portfolio showcasing high quality creative expertise across a variety of mediums and channels within branding, advertising, social media, product, corporate comms, etc.
• A comprehensive understanding of omnichannel marketing and cultural/industry trends
• Strong people skills: able to lead and motivate creative individuals and teams
• Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
  
  

Please submit a portfolio as part of your application

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
  
  

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation or 1(888) 611-2258.