Director, Visual & Digital Storytelling

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Direction & Brand Vision
• Develop the visual identity and storytelling approach for each brand in our portfolio
• Partner closely with Art Directors to align on creative vision and execution across all touchpoints
• Translate brand strategy into compelling digital-first content across channels
• Conceptualize and execute innovative campaigns, product storytelling, and social content
• Build clear, differentiated visual directions tailored to each brand’s audience
• Content Production (Hands-On Leadership)
• Lead end-to-end content creation: concepting, storyboarding, shooting, and editing
• Lead shoot photography and video content—from high-production campaigns to agile, scrappy social assets
• Help direct on-set production, ensuring creative vision is executed to the highest standard and that the content can be used as we see fit.
• Maintain a balance between polished brand campaigns and fast-paced digital content
• Team Leadership & Studio Management
• Manage and mentor a team of photographer/videographer, video editor
• Set clear creative expectations, workflows, and standards across the Studio
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and creatively inspiring environment
• Allocate resources efficiently and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Art Directors, Marketing, Brand, and Social teams to ensure alignment across campaigns and content initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business objectives into compelling creative output
• Serve as a key creative partner in campaign development and execution

Qualifications and Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in digital content creation, with a strong background in photo and video production and video editing
• Proven experience leading creative teams in an in-house studio, agency, or brand environment (beauty/fashion preferred)
• Experience working closely with Art Directors and cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of AI tools and creative technologies and how they apply to content creation and production workflows
• Expert-level understanding of production—from large-scale shoots to scrappy, real-time content creation
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both high-end campaigns and social-first content
• Deep knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and performance-driven content
• Exceptional storytelling skills with the ability to create compelling visual narratives
• Experience with editing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One, etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Pay Range

$110,000/yr - $125,000/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Perks and Benefits

Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off and a hybrid office setup, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees.

Our Commitment to You

At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline. We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the “new” without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

EVP

Maesa is the next-gen beauty company, where bold ideas become beautiful brands. We ignite the dreamer and doer in each of us. We move at the speed of culture to push boundaries and redefine possibilities unleashing #maesamagic everyday. By fostering a start-up spirit, we equip everyone to lead with accountability & execute with excellence. We champion each voice and empower every journey, creating an environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking, calculated risk taking, and cutting-edge innovation. Growth is personal, intentional, and limitless.