Sr Director, Brand & Creative

Sr Director Of Brand Creative

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.

Pet First Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.

Foster the Fun Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.

Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco:

We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Job Summary: As the Sr Director of Brand Creative you will be responsible for shaping the creative direction of Petco's master brand. You will lead a skilled team of creative professionals, collaborating with our clients and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative, visually striking, and effective branding solutions. Your strategic vision, creativity, and leadership skills will be crucial in advancing our brand, exceeding client expectations, and driving the Petco brand growth forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership for the Petco brand and to the Creative Services team, defining the creative direction, and promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure creative strategies align with business objectives.

Client Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a primary contact for creative services.
• Understand client objectives and translate them into creative strategies that drive results and exceed expectations.

Creative Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and execute creative strategies across all platforms and media types.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technology to continually enhance creative offerings.

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creative professionals, supporting their growth and development.
• Manage the department's workflow to meet deadlines and allocate resources effectively.

Quality Control:

• Ensure all creative deliverables meet high-quality standards, consistency, and brand guidelines.
• Oversee the review process to ensure accuracy and excellence in all creative materials.

Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the Creative Services budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation to meet project needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Design, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• A proven track record of at least 12 years in a leadership role within a creative agency or marketing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in retail, digital advertising, or media services is highly desirable.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate client goals into creative solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• A deep understanding of design principles, copywriting, multimedia production, and emerging creative technologies.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software and tools.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• An innovative mindset with a passion for staying current with industry trends.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for creativity and a desire to shape the future of retail media advertising, we invite you to apply for the role of Sr Director, Creative Services at Petco Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming the retail media landscape.

Salary Range: $187,700.00 - $310,900.00

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 any other protected classification.

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