Creative Director

The Creative Director at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants will be a visionary leader responsible for overseeing the creative direction and brand identity of the company. This role will ensure that all marketing materials, campaigns, and brand initiatives align with the company’s values, drive engagement, and create a consistent brand image across all platforms. The Creative Director will work closely within the Marketing team, as well as with other cross-functional groups, to innovate and produce high-quality creative content, ensuring that the Cooper’s Hawk narrative resonates with both new and existing guests.What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage the overall creative strategy and execution for Cooper’s Hawk, ensuring consistency across digital, print, and in-restaurant campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across various departments including marketing, operations, and human resources development, to deliver cohesive and innovative brand messaging that achieves our business objectives.
• Develop and oversee all visual and creative elements, including email, digital content, social media, Wine Club campaigns, product launches, website design, and print materials.
• Facilitate creative project kick-offs with clear briefing and implement brainstorming sessions with internal creative team while ensuring consistency with brand standards
• Provide guidance, leadership and mentorship to the creative services team by managing performance and developing team members, both professionally and personally. 
• Stay ahead of industry trends and competitive activity, continually updating the creative strategy to stay current and engaging.
• Oversee the production of high-quality content for seasonal and ongoing marketing initiatives, including photography, videography, and graphic design.
• Manage the creative budget and resources efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of projects within set parameters.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment including creation of work plans and budgets, management of timelines and building a culture of accountability.
• Foster an environment of creative innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging team collaboration and professional development. 

What You’ll Need: 

• Must represent Cooper’s Hawk Values
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, or a related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in the restaurant, hospitality, retail or lifestyle sectors; at least 2 years of experience directly managing a team
• Collaborative leader with excellent communication skills
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative leadership, branding, and campaign execution.
• Excellent organization and presentation skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to juggle several projects at one time
• In-depth knowledge of branding, graphic design, and marketing principles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, video editing tools, and other creative software, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling through visual and written content.

Competencies:

• Communicate Effectively
• Collaborate
• Drive Results
• Ensure Accountability
• Develop Others
• Brand Ambassador

What You’ll Get:  

• Incredible Discounts:
• Monthly Dining Allowance
• 50% Dining and Carryout
• 40% Retail Wine
• 20% Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two 
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account 
• Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards  
• Paid Time Off 
• Milestones Recognition Program
• Complimentary Gym Membership in RSC Building
• Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)

 Cooper’s Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper’s Hawk.       Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.       The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply. 

About Us

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was created with the inspiration of bringing the Napa Valley experience to all of America, by combining an elegant tasting room with a polished casual restaurant and scratch kitchen. Cooper's Hawk wines have won hundreds of awards and are the Official Wines of the Screen Actors Guild® Awards. We are built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge a COMMUNITY, and with the world's largest wine club membership, we are paving the way to democratizing the good life!