Associate Creative Director, Visual Design

Role Overview

The Associate Creative Director of Visual Design leads the visual expression and differentiation of a portfolio of premium pet brands. This senior role manages an internal design team and external partners to ensure world-class execution across packaging, digital, and print media.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of in-house designers to foster professional growth
• Own the visual identity for each brand to ensure premium market positioning
• Partner with brand and product leaders to define strategic creative direction
• Translate high-level strategies into distinctive visual systems and packaging designs
• Manage external agencies and freelance partners to ensure high-quality output
• Establish efficient workflows and documentation to support brand scaling efforts

Requirements Snapshot

• Ten or more years of experience in visual design or creative leadership
• Four or more years of experience leading in-house or agency design teams
• Proven track record of developing and evolving premium consumer brands
• Bachelor degree in Visual Arts or Graphic Design is required
• Deep expertise in packaging design and photography direction

Expected Impact

You will serve as the visual authority for the brand portfolio, ensuring that all creative work meets high standards of quality and strategic intent. Your leadership will streamline creative operations and elevate the brand's presence in the competitive health and wellness market.