DESIGN DIRECTOR, BRAND (HERO COSMETICS)
Company: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Design Director, Brand (Hero Cosmetics)A collective energy and
ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.
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We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our
products, our consumers and the environment.Our unique, informal
culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing
we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the
freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared
passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.United by the
belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While
we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we
can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to
Win.Who We AreHero Cosmetics is a functional skin solution brand
focused on acne-prone skin and part of the Church & Dwight family
of power brands. We develop products such as the Might Patch,
Rescue Balm, and Lighting Wand to address the full lifecycle of
acne. Acne-prone skin is human, and it can often feel entirely out
of our control. We're here to help put the power back in our
consumers' hands. Whether they're looking to prevent, treat, or
repair - we create gentle, effective solutions that help their skin
fight back; so everyone can open up, not cover up. The true heroes
are not the products we make, but the people we serve.Working
conditionsThis is a Hybrid role with flexibility to work remotely
and in our NYC office at 407 Broome St, New York, NY. Will need to
be commutable to NYC office for onsite requirements and business
needs.What you'll do:Creative
- Guide the overall design direction and execution of assets with
a 360 approach across all communication channels-digital to
print.
- Work closely with departments such as marketing and content to
ensure cohesive brand storytelling and design execution.
- Lead design reviews to ensure team-wide participation and
alignment internally before presenting creative work, reviewing to
verify the accuracy of information, ensure alignment with our
brand, maintain quality standards, and optimize design
efforts.
- Educate stakeholders on design decisions and the impact of
design on user experience and business outcomes.
- Work with Creative Ops to estimate hours and assign creative
team members best suited for each project based on ability and
workload and manage workloads to maximize productivity.
- Keep abreast of the latest photography, video, and social media
trends to create engaging and relevant content.
- Leverage strong skills in campaign strategy and a keen eye for
art direction, design, type, and layout to inspire and guide the
team to deliver exceptional creative work.Collaboration
- Engage with clients, vendors, or external partners to
understand requirements and ensure design solutions meet their
needs.
- Foster a strong link between art direction and copywriting,
setting high storytelling standards visually and verbally.
- Encourage collaboration among designers, illustrators, UX/UI
designers, and other creatives to share ideas, and collectively
solve design challenges.
- Present work and develop collaborative cross-functional
relationships of value and respect.
- Create a feedback culture of offering constructive feedback to
designers, helping them refine their work and align it with project
goals. Stay open to feedback from team members and stakeholders to
continuously improve designs and processes.Team
- Manage and mentor designers and art directors. Foster an
environment that encourages growth, learning, and curiosity.
- Provide written and face-to-face feedback for performance
reviews and ongoing feedback throughout the year.
- Set the tone for the team by being supportive and approachable.
Acknowledge and celebrate both individual and team successes.Who
you are:
- Multifaceted background with 10+ years of agency and/or
in-house experience.
- BFA or BA in graphic design, advertising, fine arts, or a
relevant field preferred.
- Substantial knowledge of pre and post-production-including
retouching, pre-press, proofing.
- Proficiency in Figma, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and
an understanding of e-commerce best practices.
- A leadership style characterized by compassion and empathy,
prioritizing a team-centric approach, and maintaining a humble,
ego-free demeanor.
- Demonstrate the ability to create and execute 360-degree
campaigns, including various assets like print materials, in-store
visuals, digital content, and social media initiatives. Proactively
make recommendations on process improvement and new ways of
working.
- Experience working cross-functionally, balancing the needs of
stakeholders, and breaking down complex narratives or marketing
strategies into simple but compelling ideas and executions.
- Tackles ambiguous problems and shapes them into clear
goals.
- Strong leadership skills and can organize, motivate, and
improve the creative output of those around you.
- Strong relationship-building skills; ability to work with a
variety of people in various disciplines; cross-functional
collaborator.
- Strong portfolio to demonstrate originality and
innovation.
- Ability to sell creative ideas to senior leaders and
management.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent attention to detail and very organized, a time
management expert.
- Discerning eye for design with a deep knowledge of beauty space
and branding.
- Takes work seriously but maintains a sense of fun and
creativity.CompensationThe US base salary range for this full-time
position is $121,600 - $190,000. This position is also eligible for
a bonus.As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and your family)
will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance,
paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S.
employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and
vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending
on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k
retirement plan (with company match).Church & Dwight is proud to be
an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities.For more information on our company, our brands and
our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/
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