The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Dr.Jart+ is not a doctor. Dr.Jart+ is a philosophy. It stands for doctor joins art. We take skincare’s best ingredients and innovations (that’s the Dr.) and join them with artful experiences to create high-performance derma skincare with a playful twist that brings a smile to your face.
The Associate Art Direct for Dr.Jart+ will work in direct partnership with our Seoul- based global team to bring the brand to life in North America. The AAD will oversee art direction and design for the brand across all digital content, paid and owned content and ensure consistency across all consumer touch points.
DESCRIPTION:
The Associate Art Director collaborates with copywriters, marketers and other cross-functional team members to ensure all visual assets align with the brand's identity and project goals. The ideal candidate will possess an ability to understand and refine on a strong brand vision, excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills, thorough attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, while working both independently and in a team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee art direction and design for paid and organic social content, digital and email/CRM, print mailers and out of home OOH, launches and key brand moments
• Design and produce high-quality visual assets for print, digital, social media, and marketing campaigns.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines and project objectives
• Protect and steward the Dr.Jart+ Global brand vision and voice, while also leveraging and interpreting the global toolkit for North America regional needs.
• Concept and design email marketing campaigns
• Possess strong knowledge of all interactive technologies and tools to ensure feasibility and delivery of design projects.
• Design, execute & be able to give direction on certain elements of the site to include: promotional updates, headers, small graphics and seasonal corporate imagery
• Collaborate daily with cross-functional team to ensure that the needs of the group are being communicated clearly, that content fits within the design parameters and supports the project goals, and all deadlines are met
• Manage monthly regional product editorial photo shoot and associated budget
• Effectively present initial creative concepts and communicate functionality
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree (or comparable work experience)
• 5+ years of design experience
• Strong knowledge of latest web and traditional design standards
• Ability to stay on top of trends and new social platforms/trends
• Advanced knowledge of: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma.
• Knowledge of CMS, JavaScript, CSS protocol preferred
• Experience working for a retail or fashion brand is preferred
• Good understanding of email marketing standards, interactive design principles, usability and online branding issues
• Skillfully handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities (quickly and efficiently) with tight deadlines
Pay Range:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $87,550.00 to $143,800.00 . Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.
Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
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