Creative Director

Monster Beverage - Corona, CA

Full-time - Senior

Corona, CA

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Creative Director leads a team responsible for nurturing creative ideas and overseeing the performance of the creative team, which includes Art Directors, Graphic Designers, and Copywriters. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the creative process, ensuring that visuals, messaging, and interactive elements align with the creative vision and brand standards of Monster Energy Company. The Creative Director is also responsible for pitching concepts and communicating effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the structure, processes, staffing, resources, and productivity of the Art Directors.
• Ensure consistency of art direction and design quality by setting design expectations and managing templates.
• Collaboratively establish brand books, logo usage guidelines, templates, design strategy, and creative vision for Monster Energy Company brands.
• Organize, lead, and manage creative and production teams developing artwork for various marketing materials.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the company's internal Art Department supporting global brands.
• Oversee the traffic manager to prioritize workflow and manage designer output for high productivity and quality.
• Act as an in-house agency for various marketing departments by enforcing job requesting requirements and maintaining communication.
• Develop and oversee the entire artwork development process from job submission to file delivery.
• Recruit, train, and develop creative and production personnel to meet Art Department demands.
• Source and manage freelance artists and designers for additional perspectives and peak workloads.
• Attend regular meetings with marketing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as an Art/Creative Director managing an Art Department in relevant industries.
• Direct supervisory experience of creative and production teams with proven coaching abilities.
• Highly creative design abilities for lifestyle brands.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and lead design projects developed by other designers.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to inspire others.
• Minimum of 2 years with the same firm managing an Art Department successfully.
• Proven success in meeting tight deadlines with cross-functional teams.
• Strong sense of urgency and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative team player with decisiveness in enforcing brand standards.
• Bachelor's degree in design, advertising, or marketing.
• Knowledge of print shop operations and various printing processes.
• Experience with digital asset management.
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Mac OS, and ftp sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of USD $120,955.00 to USD $142,300.00.