sweetgreen · 11 hours ago
Creative Director
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expSweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. They are seeking a Creative Director to lead the visual expression of the sweetgreen brand across marketing channels, overseeing concept development, design execution, and art direction while collaborating cross-functionally to elevate the brand.
Food and BeverageOrganic FoodRestaurants
Responsibilities
Lead creative strategy, concepting, and execution for integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, CRM, and emerging channels, spanning multiple U.S. markets
Translate business and marketing objectives into clear creative direction, compelling marketing ideas, distinctly sweetgreen visual narratives, and actionable briefs
Own and elevate the sweetgreen visual identity within marketing and influence the visual identity in the restaurant design, ensuring brand consistency while continuously pushing the work forward
Lead art direction for marketing-owned photo and video shoots, including concept development, shot lists, lighting, styling, composition, and on-set direction
Oversee post-production including editing, color, music direction, and final finishing to ensure high-quality output across all assets
Use data, insights, and performance learnings to inform creative decisions and continuously optimize creative impact
Provide thoughtful, actionable feedback that strengthens ideas and execution while fostering growth and creative excellence
Collaborate closely with Brand, Culinary, Product, Store Development, and other cross-functional partners to align creative work with broader brand and business priorities
Present creative work to senior stakeholders, articulating creative rationale and incorporating feedback while maintaining brand integrity
Qualification
Required
Based in office 4 days per week at the Sweetgreen Support Center in Los Angeles
8-10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, preferably within high-growth consumer brands or agencies
Strong foundation in creative strategy and/or graphic design with a refined eye for typography, color, composition, and visual systems
Proven experience leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels and platforms
Deep understanding of art direction for photography and video from concept through final delivery
Ability to clearly articulate creative ideas, strategy, and rationale to both creative and non-creative audiences
Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring creative teams and freelance partners
Strong balance of creative vision and business acumen, with comfort using data and insights to guide creative execution
Highly collaborative, open-minded, and experimental, with a constant desire to evolve and improve the work
Passion for design, culture, food, sustainability, products, and emerging trends
High standards, strong attention to detail, and pride in delivering exceptional creative work
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with motion design experience considered a plus
Benefits
Three different medical plans to suit your and your family's needs
Dental and Vision insurance
Flexible PTO plan
401k program
Employee HSA and FSA
Complimentary greens
Free sweetgreen swag
Company
sweetgreen
Sweetgreen is a fast casual restaurant chain that serves simple, seasonal, and healthy salads, and grain bowls.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$478.6MKey Investors
FidelityT. Rowe PriceRevolution
2021-11-18IPO
2019-09-19Series I· $150M
2018-11-16Series H· $200M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Neman
Co-Founder and CEO
Nicolas Jammet
Co-Founder & Chief Concept Officer
Recent News
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