About Ritual

Ritual is a personal health brand that is raising the bar for daily wellness. Known for our best-selling, clinically backed prenatal, we create science-backed supplements with transparency at their core. We believe women deserve products they can trust, backed by real evidence—not just promises.

We started by reinventing the multivitamin with the first visible supply chain of its kind. Today, we’re expanding into new categories with the same high standards that built our reputation. Hundreds of thousands trust Ritual, and we’re growing fast. 

Our team of 120+ scientists, creatives, and skeptics is raising the bar for women’s health. We’re venture-backed, based in sunny Los Angeles, and always looking for people ready to challenge the industry—and do the best work of their careers. 

About the role

We're in search of a Senior Creative Director with a design and advertising background. You will be responsible for leading creative from concept to completion. You'll lead multiple visual disciplines, report to the VP of Creative, and collaborate with scientists, marketers, and multi-disciplinary creatives.

What you'll do

You’re a science and women’s health enthusiast, a lifelong learner, and a player-coach. You take initiative, bringing inventive creativity to life and shaping brands across omnichannel business—from brand storytelling to customer retention and acquisition. With conceptual thinking and wit, you craft impactful brand narratives and experiences.

You stay ahead of cultural and industry trends, and thrive on translating insights into compelling, data-informed creative solutions that align with research, company goals, and high-level strategy. As a steward of the Ritual brand, you’ll be entrusted to grow it forward while fostering a collaborative, enriching, and respectful environment for our Creative team and our internal and external partners.

Above all, you prioritize collective success over individual recognition, showing up with new ideas and fostering innovation to move creative work forward.

Who you are

Lead & Inspire Creative Excellence

• Champion creativity through critical thinking and critique to drive outstanding work that aligns with business objectives and growth KPIs.
• Lead concept development and deliver breakthrough, narrative-driven ideas across media and channels—with a focus on performance creative that connects messages to measurable outcomes.
• Drive continual improvement in creative quality, thinking, and capabilities.
• Ensure that all creative choices directly ladder up to messaging strategy, brand positioning, and performance goals across acquisition and retention efforts.
• Work hands-on as needed to bring ideas to life.

Team Leadership & Development

• Model Ritual values in leadership and collaboration across teams.
• Develop and support the professional growth of Creative team members.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing feedback and recognition when appropriate.
• Advocate for the needs and concerns of the team.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Cultivate positive relationships and resolve matters between teams and individuals.
• Collaborate across all levels of the Ritual team to achieve common goals.
• Partner with PMO and peers on planning, recruiting, and resourcing.
• Operational Excellence & Quality Control
• Develop organizational policies for multiple functional areas and oversee implementation.
• Proof creative work to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency.

What you'll need

• Creative Director experience leading full-funnel advertising and design for consumer brands.
• A portfolio of produced work is required. It must showcase innovation, cultural relevance, and success in building standout brands across channels and consumer touch points: product launches, promos, brand campaigns, social, design systems, photo/video, experiential, and packaging.
• Data-Informed: You use data to guide decisions, while also applying intuition, experience, and stakeholder input.
• Coach & Mentor: You support others through encouragement, feedback, and knowledge-sharing. You help people grow into their potential.
• Conflict Navigator: You address conflict early and with empathy. You guide teams toward productive dialogue and resolution.
• Curious Thinker: You’re naturally inquisitive and always eager to learn more. You ask questions, explore new ideas, and seek to understand the “why.”
• Strategic Operator: You break down complex challenges into actionable plans and know how to balance urgency with long-term thinking.
• Experimental Mindset: You test, learn, and iterate quickly. You view experimentation as essential to progress, including responsible adoption of new technologies like AI.
• Customer-Centric: You prioritize the needs and experiences of our customers. You use empathy and insight to guide your work.

Compensation

Pay Range:  $149,000 - $211,000

Your base salary is one part of your total compensation package. The salary range represents the entire compensation range for this position. Exact compensation will depend on a number of factors, which may include the successful candidate's skills, level, years of experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. This role is also eligible for equity + generous benefits + 401k + unlimited PTO etc - see our list of perks/ benefits below.

What We Offer

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA
• Mental health support via Talkspace
• Pet insurance discount
• 10 Wellness Days per Year (Final Friday of every month)
• Free Ritual subscription during your tenure
• Annual Wellness Stipend
• Monthly wellness activities

Financial & Career Support

• 401(k) Match (up to 4%)
• Equity participation through stock options
• Monthly Technology Stipend
• New Hire Work From Home Stipend

Family & Flexibility

• 5 months of gender-neutral parental leave for eligible team members
• Flex Time for birthing parents
• Family Planning via Maven Clinic
• Monthly Childcare Allowance

Time Off

• Unlimited PTO (with a 10-day minimum to recharge)
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Additional company time off for holidays that fall around a weekend
• Winter Break (Christmas - New Years)
• Holiday Diversity Policy
• 2 Days to volunteer (Days of Action)
• Focus Fridays for self-development and deep work