Creative Director

Company Overview:

We are hiring on the behalf of a rapidly growing clean Hair and Skincare Company based in New York City and focuses on providing high-quality, natural and sustainable products directly to consumers. Their mission is to revolutionize the hair and skincare industry by creating products that are not only effective, but also environmentally conscious and ethically produced. We are seeking a Creative Director who shares their vision and can help them build a brand that stands out in a crowded market.

Position Overview:

As the Creative Director, you will be responsible for leading the creative direction and execution of our brand across all channels, including digital, social media, packaging, and advertising. You will work closely with Marketing to develop campaigns that resonate with our target audience, as well as collaborate with Product development to ensure that brand identity is consistent across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative vision and direction for the brand, ensuring that all creative output aligns with our brand identity and values.
• Develop and oversee the execution of all creative assets, including digital ads, social media content, email campaigns, packaging design, and in-store displays.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness, engagement, and sales.
• Work closely with Product development to ensure that our brand identity is reflected in all product packaging and labelling.
• Source Videographers, photographers, models and external designers when necessary, providing guidance and direction to ensure that all creative output is of the highest quality
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, incorporating new ideas and techniques into our creative strategy as appropriate.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, with a focus on brand building and storytelling
• Strong portfolio of work that demonstrates exceptional design skills, strategic thinking, and creativity
• Proven track record of developing successful campaigns that drive brand awareness, engagement, and sales
• Experience managing a team of designers, copywriters, and photographers
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts and ideas to both internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with the hair and skincare industry is a plus

Culture Fit:

Our ideal candidate is a creative, strategic, and collaborative leader who is passionate about building a brand that makes a difference. They are committed to creating products that are not only effective, but also sustainable and ethical. They are comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up style environment and thrive on bringing new ideas to the table. They are a natural problem solver who can think creatively and strategically to overcome challenges.

Compensation:

They offer a competitive salary, equity, health benefits, and a flexible work schedule. Company culture is focused on teamwork, personal growth, inclusivity and making a positive impact on the world.

If you are a talented Creative Director with a passion for building brands and making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and a link to your portfolio.

Appleton Finn