Shape the Future of Suja Life – a portfolio of better-for-you beverage brands – as our first Creative Director hire. Are you a visionary creative leader ready to steer Suja Life toward unprecedented success? Suja Life, a trailblazer in the health and wellness industry, is seeking an exceptional Creative Director to elevate our brands’ look, feel and vision while leading a team of passionate professionals. If you're driven by the desire to make a transformative impact, possess a proven track record of creative leadership, and want to be an integral part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing health and wellness, we want to meet you. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design and be a prolific generator of dynamic ideas that connect with our target audiences.
About the company
Suja Life is an organization dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of individuals and communities. We believe that clean, organic, and natural ingredients have the power to enrich lives. Our products are more than beverages; they represent a commitment to vibrant, healthy living. With your strategic leadership, Suja Life aims to become truly industry leading, and this role will be the visionary for the creative ideas that bring our brands (Suja Organic, Vive Organic and more to come!) to life.
REQUIREMENTS
Eight or more years as a creative director in an agency or corporate setting
Experience in creating marketing/advertising campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging platform to overseeing production on time and within budget
Proven ability to develop successful, strategic concepts from industry leading brands with integrated content across all channels
Experience in consumer products, epically those with an innovative creative approach
Proficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives and agencies
Strong creative vision, with an eye on business objectives
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in marketing, design, or business
The Person: Beyond the above qualifications, candidates must possess the following personal attributes:
Organization and Multi-Tasking Skills. The position has primary responsibility for efficient organization. This person must be effective in working under deadlines, prioritize issues and manage concurrent projects.
People Skills. We are authentic and approachable. An ability to build positive, pleasant, and productive relationships with customers, partners and team members is essential.
Grit, Determination, and a Passion to Win.
Continuous Improvement
We are a passionate group and dedicated team members committed to the highest level of personal integrity. This enthusiasm and confidence fuels our competitive advantage.
Positive, Fun and Optimistic Environment. We bring our own selves to work each and every day, learn from our mistakes and improve and pick each other back up.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead brand vision including identity and big ideas our portfolio brands including brand identify, campaign creative, product launches and always-on content
Ensure all creative is on-brand, manage a team of best-in-class creatives and agencies, leading and review the work of the creative teams for all digital, print, and digital marketing collateral
Continuously strive to elevate our performance with a viral content
Inspire and mentor our creative team to think big and strive for excellence
Partner with other leaders on the marketing team to develop brand strategy, product strategy and campaign strategy
Supervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social-media content experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messaging and deliverables
Prioritize work and resources across engagements, based on short- and long-term needs, and develop schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production artists
Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic thinking to develop innovative and actionable initiatives
Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectively
Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling piece of content
Oversee the presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables
Meet budget requirements by forecasting and managing expenses
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