Starbucks

Now Brewing – Sr. Associate Creative Director, Merchandise, Global Creative Studio

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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.

The Senior Associate Creative Director leads internal teams and external agencies in the development of merchandise collections, creation of product and art direct concepts across a wide-range of channels and markets. 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. They will leverage their deep background in trend, form / product design, graphic & brand design, and retail experience, to bring the Starbucks brand to life in innovative ways, while ensuring we show up consistently and effectively for our customers.

As a Senior Associate Creative Director of Merchandise, you will…

• Lead creative concepting, art direction and execution, ensuring a cohesive and elevated brand expression across channels and platforms, specifically for merchandise design
• Provide clear and constructive creative direction, delivering feedback to strengthen the work and inspire creative teams and agencies
• Architect and delivers impactful presentations that demonstrate strong strategic foundations and creative vision.
• Present creative work to internal teams, cross-functional partners, and executives– clearly articulating creative rationale
• Work with project managers to co-create a strategic approach for optimal concepting and execution that ensures schedules are accurate, realistic and deadlines are met.
• Continuously seeks out and embraces the opportunity to enhance the brand.
• Collaborates with peers Creative Studio leadership to define new processes and optimize ways of working.
• 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:

• 10+ 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 with a focus on merchandise design, problem solving / concepting, product / collection curation, branding, packaging, social media, 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
  • In addition to minimum skills:
    • working knowledge of 3D rendering programs (adobe)
    • Understanding of form and industrial design, a plus
    • Understanding of fashion and its seasonal cadence, a plus

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.

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.

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