Associate Creative Director Job at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc in New York

Hi, we’re Supergoop! Since 2005, we’ve been changing the way the world thinks about sunscreen. Today, we’re as committed as ever to creating feel-good sunscreen that you’ll really want to wear. Because protecting your skin’s health is what we’re all about. Every. Single. Day.

Who you are:

A proven innovative creative leader with a strong passion for breakthrough concepts and cutting-edge visual storytelling. With expertise in crafting compelling narratives globally across brand marketing and design, packaging visual merchandising and social media, you have a deep understanding of how to engage modern audiences. You possess a keen eye for aesthetics, trends, and consumer behavior, combined with strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring you can effectively drive the brand's creative direction. You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and are deeply motivated by creating memorable, meaningful experiences for customers. The ideal candidate has previous experience in the beauty industry and within the prestige market.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Chief Marketing Officer to evolve and execute Supergoop!’s visual identity across packaging, retail, merchandising, digital and social.
• Lead the creative development and execution of campaigns, product launches, and promotional content, ensuring alignment with the brand’s aesthetic, tone, and messaging.
• Manage and mentor creative team, providing guidance in concept development, design execution, and professional growth while fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with Supergoop!’s visual identity and voice, maintaining consistency across retail, digital and social channels.
• Work closely with other departments, including brand marketing, product marketing and development, and digital teams, to develop compelling visuals that reflect the brand’s mission and resonate with the target audience.
• Lead the design process with a holistic mindset, ensuring content is optimized for retail and eCommerce and social platforms.
• Stay current with best practices in digital design, UX/UI, and mobile experiences.
• Assist in creating in-house content, including photography, video, and graphics, for social media campaigns, product shoots, and other digital initiatives.
• Lead concepting for photoshoots, videos, and campaigns to ensure the visual direction meets brand standards and creative vision.
• Creating pre and post production decks to guide teams.
• Experience being on set and leading a photo/video shoot.
• Stay updated with trends in the beauty, skincare, and digital space, bringing new ideas and concepts to keep the brand at the forefront of visual storytelling.
• Oversee the execution of multiple creative projects, ensuring deadlines are met and creative deliverables are executed with precision and attention to detail.
• Present creative concepts to internal stakeholders and address feedback by providing solution-oriented, creative adjustments to concepts or designs.
• Partner with external agency partners to create the most compelling campaigns possible.

Qualifications/Experience

• Position requires 8+ years professional experience in a creative environment
• Degree in Creative Arts, Art Director, Design or related field a +
• Previous experience in the beauty industry and has a global mindset
• Must be aware of current beauty and lifestyle trends and has awareness of emerging technologies
• Creative integration across all media/sales channels
• Excellent written and verbal communications, strong presentation skills, ability to personally organize and set priorities
• Must be able to interface with Brand Marketing, Retail, Digital and Product Development departments
• Must have substantial knowledge of print production including retouching, pre-press, proofing
• Proficiency in InDesign, PhotoShop, and Illustrator a +
• Must be capable of handling numerous projects in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment

Salary range based on candidate skills and experience: $200,000 - $230,000/year

Supergoop! shines bright for you and offers US based full-time employees:

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• 401k with Company Match
• Product Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Company and Team Off-Sites

EEO Statement:

Supergoop! is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability.

Health and Safety Statement:

The health and safety of you and the Supergoop! Team is important to us. Covid-19 vaccination will be required to work in our office.

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