Job Title Manager – Sr. Graphic Designer

Division: Luxe

Location: 435 Hudson Street

Reports To: Jiyoung Hwang, VP – O+O Art Directions

Who We Are: 

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oréal Luxe our mission is to provide our consumers the best products and brand experience by making it unique. Our portfolio is composed of 21 brands including major brands, highly aspirational and multi-expert, such as Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, and Giorgio Armani.

What You Will Learn:

We're looking for a versatile print, digital Sr. Graphic Design manager to join the Kiehl’s Since 1851 Creative team based in New York City. Our multi-disciplinary team is responsible for setting the creative expression for across the globe. This role would be focused on our point of Key Visual, in-store signages, digital assets, social content creation support for the 360 campaign execution.

Conceptualize and develop innovative designs that maintain Brand consistency Ensure all concepts and innovative design ideas are cutting edge and maintain Brand consistency. Work with the cross-functional teams responding to artwork briefs Liaise with relevant internal and third parties (agencies) to develop artwork. Collate the correct assets from the team; i.e. product copy and product claim. Adhere to all creative timelines and ensure artwork is released in a timely manner. Provide creative input for photo shoots, social media campaigns and PR. Work effectively with agencies to deliver on creative asset requirements.

• Develop and execute creative visual assets for our customer and brand experience– all which are aligned with a creative brief, strategy, Creative Expression and Brand Promise
• Collaborate on projects with a creative team (including other designers, writers, project managers and creative directors) to generate creative signage, Key visual concepts, to meet marketing and business strategies.
• Integrate creative feedback to advance the work. Receives feedback and adapts to change in the spirit of collaboration.
• Concurrently handle multiple projects and campaigns, so should have strong organization and time-management skills.
• Work closely with Digital and social creative to create big idea presentation for product and seasonal campaigns and present at the weekly creative review.
• 360 thinker to support 360 campaign needs.
• Design internal meeting presentations.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Design/Marketing or equivalent job-related experience
• 5-7 years of experience with a design firm, advertising agency or marketing department
• A strong design foundation based in concept development, typography, composition and layout with experience and/or interest in illustration, animation, retail experience
• An innovative problem-solver and strategic thinker who exhibits a relentlessly creative thought process
• Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
• Outstanding communication skills—ability to eloquently and passionately present a creative point of view and design direction
• Strong Organizational skills and Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple small- and large-scale projects and campaigns
• Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, MS powerpoint (Internal creative team will teach PPT if the candidate is not familiar)
• Aftereffects, video editing, iPhone video shooting skillset are optional, but would be preferred.

As an integral part of our culture at L’Oréal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oréal products as well as VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.

Additional Benefits Information As Follows:

Salary Range: $100,400 - $143,000 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)  

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)  
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home) 
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)  
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)  
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)  
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)  
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs   

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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