Church & Dwight
Design Director, Brand (Hero Cosmetics)
Church & Dwight, New York, New York, us, 10261
A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.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 Are
Hero 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 Conditions
This 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.
Compensation
The 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).#LI-Hybrid#HeroChurch & 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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Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.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 Are
Hero 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 Conditions
This 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.
Compensation
The 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).#LI-Hybrid#HeroChurch & 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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