Creative Director, Beauty [74677]

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Creative Director for a Fortune 500 global retail beauty brand. Teams are very collaborative and have a passion for creating cutting edge digital experiences.

You’ll join the Brand team to interact with stakeholders to drive global brand refresh. This is an 8 – month contract + extension opportunity. The team is located in Skillman, NJ and is hybrid on-site 2-3 days/week. There is a shuttle bus from Manhattan to Skillman office (1 hour 15 minutes).

Creative Director Responsibilities:

• Role split: 50% (Strategic Leadership), 20% (Hands-on Design), 20% (Overall Management of Portfolio) and 10% (Senior Leadership)
• 1-2 times per week this role will have 9-10m ET meetings with Singapore team
• Manage 1 direct report (Brand Designer)
• Develops Strategic Initiatives: Proposes project and program goals and tactics, assisting in defining objectives for both team and individual achievement.
• Manages Global Brand Consistency: Ensures brand consistency while strategically adapting for local markets.
• Drives Consumer Engagement: Helps define and build consumer profiles to inform strategic communication.
• Champions Sustainable Design: Advocates for, implements, and executes environmentally sustainable and low-impact design solutions.
• Forges Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develops and maintains strong partnerships across departments
• Leverages Design Expertise: Utilizes extensive knowledge of design thinking and trends to guide solutions, with a commitment to continuous learning in both design and business disciplines.
• Manages Project Portfolios: Oversees multiple projects with critical deadlines, including timeline management, resource allocation, and meeting participation.
• Drives Process Improvement: Delivers innovation by streamlining processes and methodologies
• Deliverables include: mock ups, Package design, Brand equity guideline, Brand block, Digital / space toolkits

Creative Director Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field is required.
• Demonstrate strong visual, written and oral communications skills to execute project briefs.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop…)
• Understand brand guidelines and create solutions that are on brand Excellent typography skills and comprehension of grid systems
• Partner with the Global team to create holistic design experience that meets user and business needs
• Has a eye for beauty
• Help building an inspiring and collaborative environment
• Able to work under minimal supervision in an international context
• Able to package and present solutions to the wider business team
• A flexible and open team player with a positive working attitude Ability to work quickly and prioritize competing work streams

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Creative Director opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

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