Creative Director, Design
Title: Creative Director, Design
Department: Creative
Location: London
Reporting Relationship: Creative Director, Global Campaigns
Company Description
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
In our Fiscal year 24, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 23 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Position Summary
As the Creative Director, Design you will be responsible for leading the vision and design direction for our digital campaigns and campaign activations. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and global HQ to drive the development of cohesive and innovative designs that resonate with our target market, disrupt norms, and elevate our brand's positioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the overall creative direction for new digital campaigns and market-specific extensions of global brand initiatives, ensuring coherence across all touch points.
- Lead and inspire concepts and design themes that align with the brand's global identity.
- Coordinate with the global visual merchandising team on new product launches to build a cohesive creative approach in local markets.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams internally (brand, global creative, social, PR) and with agency partners to ensure all projects meet the highest standards of creative and brand excellence.
- Provide strong guidance and clear feedback to agency partners to drive creative to meet brand standards.
- Contribute to agency briefs from a creative POV.
- Stay abreast of cultural and market trends as well as connectivity to our community to inform innovation in creative.
Qualifications
- BA or BFA in Graphic Design
- 10+ years of experience in a creative department, either agency or brand side, with a focus on premium brands.
- Demonstrated understanding of craft in typography, colour, hierarchy, and visual language.
- A proactive and collaborative approach to work with clear perspective with equally impactful communication style, both written and verbal.
- Proven track record of success as a creative leader with forward-thinking mindset.
- Passion for disruption, creativity, and cultural trends.
- Autonomous self-starter who is successful at managing multiple projects without swirl, and comfortable with pivots and tight timelines.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a strong sense of innovative creativity and bold design.
- Strong understanding of beauty industry and consumers.
-Proficiency in design software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
If you're an innovative and visionary design leader, e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. has the perfect opportunity for you as the Creative Director, Design in London! In this role, you'll take the reins of our digital campaigns and activations, leading the creative direction that aligns seamlessly with our brand’s commitment to clean and cruelty-free beauty. You'll have the chance to collaborate with talented internal teams and global stakeholders, ensuring that every design resonates with our diverse audience while setting industry trends. Your experience in crafting cohesive and disruptive designs will be crucial as you drive our strategies and bring exciting new products to life. With over ten years of experience under your belt, you'll bring a wealth of knowledge in typography, visual hierarchy, and brand storytelling. Plus, your strong understanding of the beauty industry will make you an invaluable team player. At e.l.f. Beauty, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional compensation, a hybrid work environment, and a culture that supports your growth and creativity. So if you're looking to make your mark in the beauty world, we invite you to join us!
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