amika

we’re amika. a friend to hair, hairstylists, her, him, them and you. 10 collections created for every hair type, texture and style – all hair is welcome.

we were kind and clean before it was a thing. Cruelty-free, Vegan and free from harsh chemicals like sulfates, parabens, dea, mit, mcit and over 1,300 ingredients on our “no list”. Going greener is top of mind, so we’ve partnered with Terracycle to recycle the unrecyclable and began producing only PCR plastic bottles in 2022. amika is a Climate Neutral Certified organization, Leaping Bunny Certified and Certified Vegan.

founded in Brooklyn, we’re a collective of creatives, hair stylists, chemists and product enthusiasts. we create the style, products and packaging; take our own photographs and make our own films.

we love what we do.

Job overview:

the position, Product Development Assistant supports the execution of strategies set by the amika Director of Product Development and Eva NYC Director of Product Development. this dual reporting role supports the brands’ innovation and product development efforts with testing, administrative and R+D responsibilities.

Location: brooklyn, NY (this role will require being onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

Testing

• Test incoming product samples upon receipt and communicate detailed feedback.
• Responsible for the organization and execution of all internal testing and documentation of testing feedback.
• Own distribution of product samples to broader team.
• Track and maintain feedback from stylists, salons, internal/external employees, and brand partners and communicate testing results to PD team.
• Recruit new testers, both professional and consumers, for future testing.
• Maintain vendor raw material and product sample submission log. Notify team when a new product arrives.
• Assist in the creation, and organization of consumer product testing in Survey Monkey.

Research and Development

• Assist in research/reporting competitive product launches, new technologies, ingredients, and textures through daily beauty blogs, monthly magazine subscriptions and industry journals. Integrate relevant information into monthly Competitive Product Reviews and Product Alerts.
• Understand and remain current on the competitive landscape by analyzing social media commentary and ratings.
• Create mood boards to support PD trends/development proposals.
• Responsible for the coordination of PD “Patterning Days” to look for new innovations.

Admin

• Catalog concepts, raw materials, data sheets, products and packaging that are good candidates for new product development.
• Responsible for the coordination and organization of production samples, lab standards and product retains.
• Assist team with reports where needed: i.e.; trends, competitive product trackers, data entry, meeting planning.
• Track and update new product launch ratings and reviews for team.
• Coordinate the creation of all new product comps and samples for sales and PR as requested.
• Coordinate vendor visits and research new suppliers.
• Receive/send submissions and packages to manufacturers or testing facilities.
• Maintain up-to-date records and storage of development samples, pilot samples, and production samples from R&D or vendors.
• Update and maintain inventory and organization of PD closet

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of industry trends and technology
• Exceptional organization and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on projects with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills, highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• Must be already located in New York City area. No relocation

Additional job requirement: This job position requires in-person work as stated above, and therefore as company policy, you must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Proof of vaccination will be requested before your first in-person work assignment.

Ready to apply?

Please click the link that will bring you to our careers page through Greenhouse. Submit a cover letter describing yourself and why you’d be the perfect fit along with your resume.

amika

we’re amika. a friend to hair, hairstylists, her, him, them and you. 10 collections created for every hair type, texture and style – all hair is welcome.

We were kind and clean before it was a thing. Cruelty-free, Vegan and free from harsh chemicals like sulfates, parabens, dea, mit, mcit and over 1,300 ingredients on our “no list”. Going greener is top of mind, so we’ve partnered with Terracycle to recycle the unrecyclable and began producing only PCR plastic bottles in 2022. amika is a Climate Neutral Certified organization, Leaping Bunny Certified and Certified Vegan.

Founded in Brooklyn, we’re a collective of creatives, hair stylists, chemists and product enthusiasts. We create the style, products and packaging; take our own photographs and make our own films.

We love what we do.

Job overview:

as the Creative Director you will be responsible for guiding all projects as well as the overall quality of work produced by the creative department. You will be responsible for leading the design team, developing creative guidelines and directing creative work both internally and externally.

Location: brooklyn, NY (Hybrid in-office/work from home schedule, with 3-4 mandatory trips per year to HQ in Brooklyn, NY which are paid by company) you will be required to be onsite for photoshoots.

Salary: $200,000 + benefits

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the SVP Marketing, Brand President and CCO to develop thoughtful, innovative omnichannel creative content and campaigns in line with brand strategy and business objectives
• Build the creative strategy and lead development of innovative creative content for a brand that stands for fun, effective, inclusivity and clean
• Effectively balance creative strategy and execution with a hand-on approach to concepting, art direct pre-production & content capture in order to deliver compelling creative storytelling across all omnichannel platforms.
• Partner closely with Marketing to understand creative needs to support overall brand strategy and activation from new launches to evergreen campaigns.
• Ensure a high level of excellence in concept, design, photographic art direction, supervision of retouching, supervision of production, and campaign execution to ensure consistency and cohesiveness.
• Lead the Creative Ideation and Development of Campaign concepts from briefing to final release, supporting a full consistent 360 activation lens for every new product launch and promotion (Digital, Print, Point of Sale, Experiential, Out of Home)
• Oversee vendors including photographers, directors, illustrators, animators and external agencies to help bring all new campaigns to life
• Be hands on in talent resourcing, development and relationships/communications with outside agencies that we partner with
• Collaborate with the Creative Operations Director & Senior Creative Producer to ensure all creative deliverables are executed on time & in budget
• Maintain brand differentiation by staying true to the brand values and strategy yet staying up to date and infusing the work with beauty, fashion, music, art and other cultural movements – in other words, know who we are but keep it fresh
• Optimize amika’s Brand Guidelines and work with the team to ensure all ongoing projects remain consistent to the approved look and feel; partner with in-house design team & outside agency partners to maintain a high level of design and creative excellence and consistency across all brand touchpoints from digital to in-store
• Lead and mentor the in-house creative design team while closely partnering with marketing and e-comm teams to create content that proves to be effective and engaging
• Create content with an understanding of the marketing funnel; ability to leverage existing data, metrics, and campaign learnings to inform the creative work and pivot when needed; partner with marketing team to continually optimize content and align with key stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Stay on top of consumer and industry insights as well as market intelligence
• Develop direct reports: challenge them to create their best work, motivate, mentor, assist in goal setting, provide development opportunities and performance feedback
• Lead with positivity; continually uphold our culture of teamwork and collaboration

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ Years Beauty / fashion experience is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of digital-first creative content best practices across the entire consumer journey
• Must have proven track record of building & driving 360 creative content across DTC, Social & Retail Point of Sale & leading Creative teams in a fast-paced environment
• Diversified portfolio demonstrating a unique/differentiated/elevated/boutique point of view
• Keen aesthetic sensibilities and a talent for building desire around a brand or product through creative content, especially through motion video
• Expert knowledge of brand systems, typography, layout. A rich cultural library both current and historical from which to draw inspiration and to teach and inspire a young team of Creatives
• Proven experience creating compelling content and storytelling on social media
• An audience-first mindset. Ability to translate consumer research and insights into effective creative strategies and designs
• Must genuinely enjoy working with & teaching young designers & mentoring them
• Proven history of building, leading and motivating a team to create their best work by nurturing, inspiring and challenging

Additional job requirement: This job position requires in-person work as stated above, and therefore as company policy, you must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Proof of vaccination will be requested before your first in-person work assignment.

Ready to apply?

Please click the link that will bring you to our careers page through Greenhouse. Submit a cover letter describing yourself and why you’d be the perfect fit along with your resume.

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