Creative Director [71380]

Onward Search is partnering with a clinical skincare brand to find a Creative Director/CD to join their team.

This is a 3 month contract role with potential to extend. This is an onsite position ONLY! Candidate must be willing to work onsite, in an office in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

After 3 months a hybrid schedule may be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and directing the creation of art, photo/video, copy, and layout for creative projects.
• Scouting, contracting and finalizing outsourced creative projects or collaterals.
• Supervising the creation and update of all packaging labels and containers.
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines in all creative deliverables.
• Implementing policies and standards that reinforce the organization’s branding strategy and quality goals.
• Managing the the creative team and partners that may include graphic designers, videographers, copywriters, partners and vendors.
• Evaluates and adopts the most effective tools and techniques for communication and advertising initiatives across all media.
• Leads the development of creative briefs and utilizes design methodologies that meet the business objectives and timelines of the organization and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Portfolio showing Skincare, Cosmetic or Beauty campaigns and design work
• Have in-depth knowledge of brand development and multichannel marketing models in the Skincare/Beauty industry.
• 6-8 years of creative experience.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory/management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or B2B-driven marketing.
• Experience in the skincare or beauty industry strongly preferred.
• A solid understanding of design, copy, and editorial practices
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Brilliant interpersonal and communication skills that will encourage, strengthen and develop a strong creative team while still satisfying the needs of the executive team.
• Must be a creative thinker and strategic planner.
• Must be proficient at setting realistic deadlines and remain flexible when priorities change.
• Ability to ideate and execute on effective creative deliverables while ensuring constant adherence to brand guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, marketing, or equivalent professional experience required.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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