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The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company committed to providing high-quality, healthy brands and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate. Ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list and one of Fortune® magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the U.S., The Wonderful Company is continually recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its workforce, their communities, and the planet.

The Associate Creative Director, Art Director leads art direction and is dedicated to excelling at their craft. They support the Chief Creative Officer in guiding and managing the development of creative. They report to the Executive Creative Director and are part of the Wonderful Agency, the in-house agency that operates as creator of marketing communications and brand experiences for FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, Wonderful Halos, JUSTIN and Landmark Wines, and Teleflora.

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.

• Create original concepts and innovative creative solutions for a variety of fun, simple, inspiring and good-for-you brands.
• Partner with Creative Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Producers, and cross-functional teams to develop breakthrough ideas and integrated campaigns across TV/video, social and influencer campaigns, experiential activations, point-of-sale and collateral, print, out-of-home, CRM, branding and PR programs.
• Lead the visual development and execution of campaigns from concept through final production, ensuring work is strategically sound, creatively compelling, and aligned with brand objectives.
• Execute and oversee design work across a wide range of deliverables, ensuring a high level of craft, consistency, and attention to detail throughout the creative process.
• Develop creative work in support of our philanthropic efforts in health and wellness, education, community development and the arts.
• Collaborate closely with producers, project managers, and marketing partners to ensure creative solutions are delivered effectively and efficiently.
• Own projects from briefing through final delivery, balancing multiple assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining creative excellence.
• Build and nurture relationships with cross functional teams.
• Foster an idea-first culture that values collaboration, curiosity, accountability, creative excellence, and a passion for making memorable work.

• At least 7 years’ experience as an ad agency Art Director working on 360 campaigns.
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates the ability to produce simple, original ideas and innovative approaches across channels, along with the art direction skills and attention to detail to execute in a variety of mediums.
• Demonstrated ability to concept and execute original, insight-driven creative ideas that effectively communicate brand strategies and business objectives
• Exceptional art direction, visual storytelling, typography, layout, design, and composition skills, with a keen eye for detail and craft
• Strong understanding of photography, film, content creation, post-production, and emerging visual storytelling formats
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative concepts and rationale to creative leadership, cross-functional partners, senior executives, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build productive working relationships across creative, strategy, marketing, production, and business teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically while maintaining a hands-on approach to creative development and execution
• Exhibits optimism, curiosity, and passion, while remaining flexible and adaptable to evolving ideas, creative processes, and business needs.
• Demonstrates a proven commitment to hard work and collaboration even when under the pressure of tight deadlines or multiple assignments.
• Displays a professional attitude with openness to feedback that commands the respect of supervisors, clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency with relevant Mac-based industry tools.

Pay Range: $145,000 - $185,000 and may include a discretionary bonus.  Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• 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: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Wonderful Agency is the full-service in-house advertising and marketing agency at The Wonderful Company. Dedicated to creative excellence across all media (television, web, print, outdoor, POS, mobile and social media), Wonderful Agency builds consumer awareness and relevance across The Wonderful Company’s brands. This is accomplished by creating effective and innovative campaigns that match the quality of the highest echelon of global firms, while offering an environment that is far more entrepreneurial and fast-paced than a traditional agency. Wonderful Agency is highly integrated in direct brand and product development decisions with company owners, business unit leadership, legal, strategy and other key stakeholders.

The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more about The Wonderful Company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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