Associate Creative Director/Art Director

Company Description

Wonderful Agency is the full-service, award winning, in-house agency that operates as exclusive creator of marketing communications and brand experiences for such iconic brands as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, Wonderful Halos, JUSTIN, Landmark Wines, Lewis Cellars, Teleflora and more.

We are seeking an Associate Creative Director/Art Director who is dedicated to excelling at their craft and to having a life outside of work. This is an opportunity to work under one the most passionate and people focused CCO’s in the business.  You will have the opportunity to produce award winning creative and mentor/lead a very talented group of Art Directors and Designers. What you won't be doing is wasting time on new business pitches or creating work for testing, since we don't do either. 

This position will report to the Executive Creative Director and will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Job Description

• Work in partnership with other Creatives and at the direction of the CCO to concept and plan execution of integrated campaigns and programs across a wide range of media and platforms, especially social, digital, video, experiences, and content, and much more
• The chance to do the same in support of our extensive philanthropic efforts in health & wellness, education, community development and the arts
• Work in an open and collaborative, "idea-first" environment in which to make culture-driving, brand-building work that gets talked about
• Collab with the very best photographers and directors in the world as well as with tomorrow's up-and-coming production stars
• Own the assignment; ensure quality across all aspects of project deliverables
• Serve as the career mentor for direct reports through development and performance management
• Actively engage in recruitment of new Creatives
• Build and nurture relationships with cross functional teams
• Collaborate, inform and interact with company owners and business presidents on a regular basis
• Always create an environment that is: Collaborative, Dependable, Insightful, Innovative, Memorable, Innovative, Passionate, Agile, Driven, Diverse, Analytical and Deliberate

Qualifications

• The optimism to think bigger, the curiosity to dig deeper and the passion to do better
• A killer portfolio that demonstrates your ability to come up with simple, original ideas and innovative approaches across channels, along with the writing skills and attention to detail to execute superbly in a variety of mediums
• The flexibility to work as part of a team one day, independently the next. You adapt to new ideas, processes and business problems with ease and enthusiasm
• A proven commitment to hard work and collaboration even when under the pressure of tight deadlines or multiple assignments
• A professional attitude and an openness to feedback that commands the respect of supervisors, clients and colleagues
• At least 7 years of experience as an ad agency Art Director working on 360 campaigns

Pay Range: $160,000 - $180,000 and may include a discretionary bonus.  Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Company car, gas card, maintenance card, and technology equipment and support provided
• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We fo