Noodles & Company · 16 hours ago
Creative Director
Broomfield, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expNoodles & Company is on a mission to reintroduce the world to noodles as an experience worth craving. The Creative Director will lead creative strategy and execution, overseeing an in-house team and collaborating with external partners to deliver high-quality brand messaging across various channels.
Customer ServiceFood and BeverageRestaurants
Responsibilities
Translate brand direction, objectives, and business goals into compelling creative and communication executions
Support restaurant design, internal, corporate, franchise, and external marketing and branding needs
Lead and oversee an in-house creative team
Use internal and external resources to translate business imperatives into clear, engaging creative output
Direct the development, review, production, and execution of creative work in alignment with brand strategies, standards, and business priorities
Ensure all brand communications adhere to brand, legal, and trademark requirements
Oversee internal and agency processes related to creative development and production
Manage production calendars to ensure prioritization, efficiency, and on-time delivery of marketing materials
Oversee restaurant merchandising strategy and execution
Drive brand creativity across functions
Identify practical, innovative opportunities to strengthen and evolve the brand
Support creative collaboration across departments, including messaging, design, and training
Oversee creative and project budgets
Manage the creative team through coaching, training, prioritization, accountability, and performance management
Optimize creative workflows, systems, and tools to improve efficiency and output
Establish quality benchmarks, review processes, and feedback loops to maintain creative excellence
Leverage insights, testing, and performance data to refine creative strategy and execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
10+ years of experience managing creative teams
Strong leadership and people management skills
Thoughtful leader who can receive, synthesize, and apply input from multiple stakeholders
Proven ability to build, mentor, and motivate creative teams
Strong background in design and creative production
Deep understanding of traditional and digital production processes and design principles
Ability to clearly communicate design rationale, process, and methods across traditional, digital, and AI-enabled formats
Proven ability to manage multiple creative projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Hands-on, collaborative team player
Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated excellence across marketing communications and creative delivery, including branding, promotional collateral, broadcast, print, websites, presentations, event graphics, restaurant design, advertising, social content, AI-enabled creative, and digital campaigns
Strong problem-solving skills with a creative, solutions-oriented mindset
Flexible and open approach to work
Experience across photography, digital design, videography, art direction, copywriting, broadcast production, web design, digital messaging, point-of-sale, and print
Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Figma, and AI-enabled creative tools
This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in our Support Office in Broomfield, Colorado. We're seeking candidates who either reside locally or are open to relocating
Preferred
Experience in a corporate in-house environment, with a mix of agency and corporate experience preferred
Benefits
Eligible for annual performance bonus up to 20%
Flexible paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) and stock purchase discounts
Paid maternity and paternity leaves, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Noodles Resource Groups – inclusive communities that foster belonging, build connections, and support your personal and professional growth
Scholarship opportunities through Noodles Foundation
Monthly technology stipend
Discounts through our gift card program
Company
Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company is a Customer Service company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$31.5MKey Investors
Mill Road Capital
2017-03-14Post Ipo Equity· $31.5M
2013-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Joe Christina
President & CEO
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Michael Hynes
Chief Financial Officer
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