Trinchero Family Estates ยท 17 hours ago
Creative Director
Napa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expTrinchero Family Estates is a wine and spirits company seeking a Creative Director to elevate the creative expression of their portfolio. This role involves leading a team of designers to deliver impactful creative solutions that align with brand strategies and drive business results.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Set and maintain a high bar for creative quality across all channels including packaging, point-of-sale (POS), advertising campaigns, video production, corporate communications and digital assets
Drive the evolution of brand identities, design systems, and innovation pipelines for a diverse portfolio of wine and spirits brands
Translate brand and commercial strategies into visually compelling creative concepts that connect with target consumers and drive sales
Partner closely with brand, trade marketing, sales, and innovation teams to deliver creative solutions that meet business objectives
Serve as a creative thought partner to senior leadership, advocating for the value of design as a driver of brand equity and business growth
Present and defend creative concepts with clarity and confidence, incorporating stakeholder feedback while maintaining design integrity
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of designers and art directors, cultivating a culture of creative curiosity, accountability, and excellence
Guide talent development through regular coaching, clear feedback, and growth opportunities
Foster cross-functional collaboration, continuous learning, and creative experimentation
Oversee the execution and delivery of creative projects to ensure they are on-brand, on-time, and on-budget, including work lead by internal teams and outside contractors and design agencies
Maintain operational efficiency across the team, optimizing workflow and resource allocation
Manage department budgets including T&E, contractors and training spends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (BFA preferred)
8+ years of progressive creative/design leadership experience, preferably in wine, spirits, or premium consumer goods
Proven track record of delivering breakthrough creative that fuels commercial performance
Exceptional design fundamentals in typography, layout, composition, and color
Deep understanding of packaging and print production, with working knowledge of structural design and materials
Strong digital fluency and ability to guide creative for eCommerce, social, and experiential channels
Experience managing and inspiring a team of diverse creative talent
Comfortable and effective presentation to executive stakeholders and cross-functional partners
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex projects
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
PTO
Wellness programs
Fertility and family building benefits
401(k) plan where TFE may make a discretionary profit-sharing contribution
Company
Trinchero Family Estates
Brings passion and commitment to every bottle and glass.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Bob Torkelson
President and C.E.O.
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