VP, Brand Creative

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

About Petco

At Petco we don’t just sell products—we create experiences. Our brand lives at the intersection of imagination and impact. We’re on a mission to redefine retail through bold storytelling, inspiring design, and unforgettable customer moments. Ready to lead the charge? Let’s go.

We’re looking for a visionary Vice President of Brand Creative to lead the development and execution of our brand expression across every channel. From packaging that delights to campaigns that drive culture, you’ll oversee Channel Design, Copywriting, Quality Control, Marketing Operations, Packaging and Brand Portfolio, and our Studio teams. In this role you will be center stage shaping the look, feel, voice, and heart of our brand—and ensure it shows up consistently and powerfully everywhere our customers meet us.

What You'll Do

Creative Leadership

• Define and drive the creative vision for all brand touchpoints—retail, digital, packaging, campaigns, partnerships, and more.

• Lead cross-functional creative teams (Channel Design, Copy, Studio, Packaging) to deliver best-in-class, brand-right work.

• Champion innovation, setting a high bar for creative excellence and constantly pushing the envelope.

Marketing Operations & Quality Control

• Establish operational processes that make creative magic scalable—and sustainable.

• Implement rigorous quality controls to ensure brand consistency and creative excellence across all deliverables.

Packaging & Brand Portfolio Management

• Lead the strategy and execution for all packaging design and development, keeping customer experience and sustainability top of mind.

• Manage brand architecture and visual identity systems across our portfolio, ensuring alignment and distinction across sub-brands.

Studio Management

• Build and mentor a world-class internal studio team; manage workflows, prioritize projects, and foster a thriving creative culture.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product, Digital, Retail Ops, and external partners to bring unified brand experiences to life.

• Align with Finance and Operations on budgets, timelines, and resource planning. What You'll Bring

• 10+ years leading creative in a retail, consumer goods, or lifestyle brand environment; multichannel experience essential.

• Proven leadership of high-performing, multi-disciplinary creative teams. • Deep expertise in brand storytelling, design systems, marketing operations, and packaging design.

• A portfolio that demonstrates bold, creative thinking, strong brand-building, and commercial impact.

• A hands-on leadership style—comfortable in the weeds and at 30,000 feet.

• Killer communication skills and a knack for inspiring teams and executives alike.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field; advanced degree a plus. You Are

• A creative visionary who’s obsessed with the customer journey.

• A strategic thinker who knows how to balance artistry and business impact.

• A relentless innovator who thrives on breaking the status quo. • A builder of cultures, teams, brands—and moments that matter

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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or