sr associate creative director Job at Starbucks in Seattle

Overview This range is provided by Starbucks. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $130,300.00 / yr - $217,400.00 / yr

Now Brewing – sr associate creative director! From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. We’re not just brewing coffee. We’re brewing culture. Starbucks Creative Studio is on a mission to build world-class creative from the inside out. We’re an in-house crew of creatives who care deeply about craft, storytelling, and making work that actually moves people. Our mission? To raise the bar on what internal creative can be—and then raise it again.

Now we’re looking for a sr associate creative director to join the squad. Someone who’s equal parts visionary and team-builder. Someone who can lead with heart, push the work, and make the creative process feel like a good time. You’ll guide a team of passionate creatives in developing seasonal campaigns, product drops, in-store experiences and whatever else we dream up next.

Responsibilities Lead a team of creatives like a boss (but not like a boss). You’ll mentor, inspire, and help them grow into their best creative selves.

Make the work better. You’ll guide concepting and execution across seasonal signage, in-store creative, packaging, cards and more. You’ll keep it on-brand, but never boring.

Be the glue. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, agency teams, creative production and project managers to make sure everything aligns, sings, and ships on time.

Push boundaries. You’ll help us evolve how Starbucks shows up in the world—visually, emotionally, and experientially.

Art direct large-scale shoots and lead product shoots; drive innovation in photography, motion and digital menu design—bringing storytelling and strategy together in fresh, unexpected ways.

Qualifications You’ve got 10+ years of creative experience in design, branding, advertising, or marketing. Agency or in-house—either works, as long as you’ve led teams and made great stuff.

You speak fluent Adobe Creative Suite & Figma, and you’ve got a portfolio that proves it.

You know how to present creative work like a pro—clear rationale, strategic thinking, and just enough flair.

You’re obsessed with details, but never lose sight of the big picture.

You’ve got a sixth sense for experiential design and what makes people feel something.

You’re a natural mentor, a strategic thinker, and a creative soul who knows how to jump in and get things done.

Additional information This role is based in Seattle. We’re in-office, in the mix, and in it together.

You’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what in-house creative can be.

We care about our people. We treat each other with respect, kindness, and a shared commitment to doing great work.

If you read all this and thought, “This sounds like my kind of gig,” then we want to hear from you.

Please include a link to your portfolio with your application.

Benefits and disclosures As a Starbucks partner, you will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers a 401(k) plan with employer match, stock program, educational benefits, and other well-being resources. Starbucks will comply with applicable laws regarding employee leave benefits. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations with certified bargaining representatives. For more information, visit starbucksbenefits.com.

Vacation accrual varies by state. The actual base pay offered will be based on factors including but not limited to knowledge / skills, experience, location, and internal equity. We typically do not hire at the high end of the range for a given role, and compensation decisions are position- and candidate-specific. We believe we do our best work when we’re together, which is why we’re onsite four days a week.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Starbucks is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation or 1(888) 611-2258.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full-time

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