Kao USA, Inc.
Technical Content Manager (Salon)
Kao USA, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
Oribe Hair Care has set the standard for professional hair care within the prestige market. Blending innovative formulations, top-performing products, award-winning packaging and unparalleled education, Oribe has become a renowned beauty authority for experienced stylists and taste-driven consumers alike. These are the products of the hair-obsessed.The role:The Technical Content Manager is responsible for the conceptualization and formalization of professional (salon) content development, to inspire and inform hairdressers and increase engagement with the Oribe brand. They will work closely with the Executive Director of Education, Associate Director of Education Content Strategy, and a creative team of Global Artists, to produce content for various live and digital educational formats, including:
- Global Events- Educational Classes for Salons- Brand Artist Trainings- Trade & Retail Partnership Events and E-Commerce
The ideal candidate will have a background in hairdressing/cosmetics or the beauty industry, enabling them to make informed contributions to content sessions and ensure quality output. Additionally, global experience within a brand is preferred, in order to support regions in localization of content.At Kao, we offer an amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match, etc.), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $77,000 - $102,000.What you will do:Creative Conceptualization & ProductionDevelopment of curriculum to serve various educational formats, including in-salon and academy classes, special events, product knowledge exercises, and artist trainingsSpearhead new content and refresh existing content to be strategically deployed and adapted to different audiences and geographical regionsConceptualize event content to be performed by global creative teamCreate supportive technical content for various NPD initiatives and cross-functional projectsDevelop content to be performed during live and digital trade and retail partner events
Content Development SessionsLead content development sessions with artists to bring creative, technical concepts to lifeDevelop and drive project management timeline for the content development processProvide insight and feedback on technical conceptsServe as expert on industry developments, creative trends, and culturally relevant moments to push forward educational efforts with speed and efficiency
Global Artist ManagementManage Global Artists' calendars - liaise with Global, Regional and Local teams to schedule Artists in markets for various classes and events. Approve and track expense reports for related events and communicate expenses to teams as necessary.Photo Shoot BriefingsLead creative briefings with artists and producer in preparation for shooting new contentLead planning and production of high-level shoots for global events and select curriculum
What you will need:6+ years experience professional experiencePrior beauty brand/industry experience requiredCreative and knowledgeable professional experienced in creating highly optimized, industry informational, and creative materialPrior experience with writing and conceptualizing technical beauty contentBrand experience at the global level preferredBachelor's degree or cosmetology licenseMac proficient and familiarity with MS Suite, Adobe CS, Slack, Asana (preferred) and general comfort with new programs
How we work:
Having been selected among the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.What we offer:
A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.Hiring Process:
Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.Want to learn more:
If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).EOE, including disability/vets#BP-1#LI-HYBRIDOribe is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the Worlds Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.How we work: Having been selected among the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.Hiring Process:
Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.Want to learn more:
If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/).https://www.kao.com/emea/en/privacy/
- Global Events- Educational Classes for Salons- Brand Artist Trainings- Trade & Retail Partnership Events and E-Commerce
The ideal candidate will have a background in hairdressing/cosmetics or the beauty industry, enabling them to make informed contributions to content sessions and ensure quality output. Additionally, global experience within a brand is preferred, in order to support regions in localization of content.At Kao, we offer an amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match, etc.), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $77,000 - $102,000.What you will do:Creative Conceptualization & ProductionDevelopment of curriculum to serve various educational formats, including in-salon and academy classes, special events, product knowledge exercises, and artist trainingsSpearhead new content and refresh existing content to be strategically deployed and adapted to different audiences and geographical regionsConceptualize event content to be performed by global creative teamCreate supportive technical content for various NPD initiatives and cross-functional projectsDevelop content to be performed during live and digital trade and retail partner events
Content Development SessionsLead content development sessions with artists to bring creative, technical concepts to lifeDevelop and drive project management timeline for the content development processProvide insight and feedback on technical conceptsServe as expert on industry developments, creative trends, and culturally relevant moments to push forward educational efforts with speed and efficiency
Global Artist ManagementManage Global Artists' calendars - liaise with Global, Regional and Local teams to schedule Artists in markets for various classes and events. Approve and track expense reports for related events and communicate expenses to teams as necessary.Photo Shoot BriefingsLead creative briefings with artists and producer in preparation for shooting new contentLead planning and production of high-level shoots for global events and select curriculum
What you will need:6+ years experience professional experiencePrior beauty brand/industry experience requiredCreative and knowledgeable professional experienced in creating highly optimized, industry informational, and creative materialPrior experience with writing and conceptualizing technical beauty contentBrand experience at the global level preferredBachelor's degree or cosmetology licenseMac proficient and familiarity with MS Suite, Adobe CS, Slack, Asana (preferred) and general comfort with new programs
How we work:
Having been selected among the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.What we offer:
A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.Hiring Process:
Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.Want to learn more:
If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).EOE, including disability/vets#BP-1#LI-HYBRIDOribe is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the Worlds Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.How we work: Having been selected among the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.Hiring Process:
Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.Want to learn more:
If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/).https://www.kao.com/emea/en/privacy/