Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Hourglass Cosmetics
Job overview
The Creative Director at Hourglass Cosmetics leads the brand's creative vision, developing a consistent brand platform to drive growth and ensure cohesive visual and messaging strategies across campaigns and product launches.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves translating brand positioning into storytelling and campaigns, partnering with senior marketing on brand strategy, overseeing brand identity and visuals, managing multi-channel campaigns, adapting creative ideas for markets, and collaborating with e-commerce on UX and design.
Compensation and benefits
The base salary ranges from $200,000 to $220,000 annually, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, disability insurance, retirement savings with company match, paid family leave, education programs, paid holidays, and discretionary vacation time.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have at least 15 years in beauty, fashion, or luxury environments, 6 years managing people, a strong portfolio, experience with brand platforms and global toolkits, expertise in luxury art direction and modern media platforms, strong communication, project management skills, and proficiency in design and editing software.
Work environment and culture
Hourglass Cosmetics values diversity, inclusion, and innovation, fostering a collaborative environment focused on luxury brand excellence and employee success.
Company information
Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan, cruelty-free luxury beauty brand founded in 2004, recognized for innovation and available globally, part of Unilever Prestige since 2017.
Team overview
The Creative Director will join the in-house Creative and Content Studio responsible for diverse content production with a focus on video assets and activations.
Job location and travel
The position is based in West Hollywood with a hybrid work model requiring at least 60% onsite presence at the corporate office.
Unique job features
This role offers the opportunity to shape the brand's creative platform and work on high-impact luxury campaigns with a focus on innovation and multi-channel storytelling.
Company overview
Hourglass Cosmetics is a luxury beauty brand renowned for its innovation in high-performance makeup and skincare products. The company generates revenue through the sale of its premium cosmetics, which are often celebrated for their advanced formulations and cruelty-free, vegan ingredients. Founded in 2004 by Carisa Janes, Hourglass has established itself as a pioneer in the beauty industry, particularly with its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Notable products include their Ambient Lighting Collection and Veil Mineral Primer, which have garnered a loyal customer base and critical acclaim.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your extensive experience in creative direction within beauty, fashion, or luxury brands, highlighting your ability to develop cohesive brand platforms and oversee multi-channel campaigns.
Showcase leadership and people management skills, particularly your experience guiding teams and collaborating cross-functionally to maintain brand consistency across video, digital, retail, and social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Apply through multiple channels including Hourglass Cosmetics' official career page, LinkedIn, and relevant luxury beauty job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current creative or marketing team members at Hourglass Cosmetics on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as complimenting recent campaigns, asking about the brand's approach to luxury storytelling, or inquiring how the creative team adapts to evolving digital trends.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'brand platform development,' 'luxury brand storytelling,' 'multi-channel campaigns,' 'creative leadership,' 'video content production,' and 'social media strategy.'
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