_ **Set Creative Vision & Steer the Brand** · Steer a holistic creative vision that spans **brand identity, design, & advertising** · Act as a steward of the Starbucks brand, ensuring consistency, quality, and creative excellence across all touchpoints · Elevate design systems, visual language, and storytelling frameworks to support long-term brand building and near-term business needs **Lead Multi-disciplinary Creative Work** · Guide the development of **integrated creative initiatives** , from design systems to advertising campaigns and digital-first storytelling · Provide creative direction across multiple disciplines, including graphic design, art direction, copy, video, animation, digital experiences, and emerging platforms · Ensure all creative output is thoughtfully crafted, strategically grounded, and audience-centric · Architect and deliver impactful presentations that clearly articulate creative strategy, design rationale, and holistic storytelling **Lead & Develop Teams** · Lead, mentor, and grow a team of creative leaders and individual contributors across disciplines · Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, curiosity, and creative rigor within the Creative Studio · Manage resourcing, priorities, and workflows to ensure teams are set up for success **_We'd love to hear from people with:_** · 10+ years progressive experience in advertising/design/marketing at an agency or in-house studio · Bachelor's degree in advertising, design, fine arts or equivalent job-related experience · A multi-faceted portfolio showcasing deep creative expertise across mediums and channels within advertising, social media, branding, product, packaging, etc. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.