Manager, Art Direction - Digital eCom & Social (PPD)

Responsibilities

• Bring a deep understanding of the beauty industry, with experience creating impactful design solutions across haircolor and care categories.
• Translate global brand guidelines into localized creative that resonates with U.S. audiences while maintaining brand integrity
• Lead conceptual development and design execution across print, in-store merchandising and digital channels.
• Partner cross-functionally to influence decisions, drive projects forward, and proactively anticipate and resolve challenges.
• Oversee print production processes, including file preparation, vendor coordination, proofing, and press checks as needed.
• Guide photography, video, content, design and other campaign execution across internal and external teams.
• Lead and creatively direct agencies, freelancers and specialist partners supporting high-volume execution, adaptation and production.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in design or art direction, with a strong portfolio in beauty industry.
• Strong graphic design foundation with demonstrated ability to move between campaign development, art direction, design systems, presentations, digital, social and retail.
• Hands-on experience designing for print, beauty retail environment (Sephora, Ulta + Salon Centric) environments.
• Experience working within global brand guidelines and localizing for regional markets and maintain a high level of detail and accuracy across all deliverables.
• Strong color-matching skills, with the ability to evaluate and match color across swatches, proofs, photography, digital and print applications, and final creative output.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate creative vision and execution clearly across disciplines.
• Demonstrated proficiency with generative AI tools and emerging creative technologies.
• Portfolio required. Candidates must provide relevant work samples demonstrating integrated campaign development, art direction, design systems, digital and social creative, retailer execution and the translation of a core creative idea across multiple channels and formats.

Benefits

• Salary Range: Salary Range: $98,400 - $140,200 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home) [*please keep only if applicable*]
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs