Senior Art Director, Makeup [AQ-13963]

About the Role

Step into a pivotal creative leadership role where your vision will directly influence the success of marketing campaigns within a dynamic product category. You will lead the concept, asset design, and delivery of best-in-class creative, propelling category growth and achieving ambitious sales targets. This role demands an experienced creative leader with a deep understanding of 360 campaigns, encompassing digital content, targeted paid media, immersive retail experiences, and national advertising. You will balance a big-picture creative vision with meticulous attention to detail, providing clear direction and ensuring all creative work is elevated, on-brand, and highly relevant to clients. Your contributions will be central to shaping how clients engage with the brand and driving significant business impact.

Responsibilities

• Translate marketing objectives, product insights, and audience behaviors into clear, compelling creative concepts, leading art direction from initial concept through final execution.
• Ensure all creative output meets the highest standards of craft and detail.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including content development, production, marketing, and project management, to bring campaigns to life from concept through final delivery.
• Mentor and inspire more junior team members, fostering their growth and development.
• Assist or lead video and photography shoots, ensuring creative vision is captured effectively.
• Confidently present creative concepts and campaign strategies to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 10+ years of design experience, with 5-8+ years of creative leadership experience, preferably within the beauty, retail, or agency sectors.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing experience in conceptual campaign and design work, with a strong emphasis on paid media and motion graphics.
• Expertise in creative and content development across both retail and digital spaces.
• Deep knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and visual systems, with a keen eye for visual craft and detail.
• Proven experience working across photography and motion, with the ability to art direct photo and video shoots effectively.
• A solutions-oriented mindset, capable of managing ambiguity and navigating shifting priorities with agility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor others while also being willing to engage in hands-on creative work.
• Highly collaborative with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in giving precise retouching direction for beauty, product, and color correction.
• Current knowledge of beauty, fashion, and design trends.
• Understanding of the social ecosystem and paid media trends.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and productivity software.

Benefits

Eligible talent get access to amazing benefits including:

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.