Assistant Vice President, Global Brand Creative,Thayers & essie DMI

Responsibilities

• Build brand platforms and bring them to life across all consumer touchpoints.
• Lead packaging design for both brands.
• Own retail vision and execution for both brands.
• Create and implement the social content process. Oversee shoots from concept through delivery, including pre- and post-production.
• Manage and mentor a team of five direct reports.
• Manage the relationship with Global Zones. Identify creative needs and provide support.
• Work with outside agencies on campaigns, e-commerce and social product shoots, and campaign video post-production.
• Support market launches with playbooks, training, and activation guidance.
• Work closely with the Creative team to set creative direction and keep brand identity and visual language consistent.
• Brief the Creative team clearly and review work against strategy.

Requirements

• Degree in Graphic Design, or equivalent experience.
• Ideally 10+ years in a highly productive creative environment.
• Beauty and/or luxury industry experience preferred.
• Proven people management experience, including mentoring a team of designers.
• Strong portfolio showing design solutions to business problems, with retail-focused design thinking.
• Sharp eye for design, typography, color, page layout, and detail.
• Strong video storytelling skills.
• Experience in art direction of photo shoots, with the ability to give feedback in post-production.
• Ability to communicate concepts through visual comps and/or interactive prototypes.
• Consumer-centered design approach and awareness of beauty trends.

Benefits

• Salary range: $147,100 – $213,300 (based on work experience, education, and skill level)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within L'Oréal