Sr. Designer

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in the beauty and personal care industry, a company celebrated for its innovative and expressive approach to beauty. This dynamic brand is on a mission to deliver high-performing products that empower self-expression, defy conventional norms, and champion individuality. Join a team dedicated to fostering creativity and allowing everyone to reinvent themselves as they choose.

Are you a visionary designer with a passion for shaping global brand narratives? We are seeking a highly experienced and impactful creative leader to drive the aesthetic direction of our campaigns and product experiences. This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your expertise across digital, print, and packaging, making a tangible difference in how our brand connects with a diverse global audience. You will be instrumental in translating brand vision into stunning visual realities, influencing everything from product launches to major brand moments.

**About the Role:**
In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of our creative endeavors, leading high-level design initiatives that span both print and digital platforms. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of 360 campaigns for new launches and critical brand moments, ensuring every visual touchpoint resonates with our brand's unique identity. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact by guiding projects from initial concept through to flawless execution, collaborating with diverse global teams, and mentoring fellow designers. Your strategic thinking and sharp design eye will elevate our visual standards and contribute directly to the brand's global success.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Lead the creative vision and execution of high-level design and brand campaigns across print and digital channels.
* Oversee the 360 delivery of design assets for product launches and key brand moments, ensuring consistency and impact.
* Manage projects comprehensively from initial concept development through to final execution, incorporating cross-functional feedback and adhering to timelines.
* Collaborate strategically with global teams to identify creative needs and provide essential design support.
* Partner with external agencies to enhance and supplement internal creative capabilities.
* Provide artistic direction for photo shoots and offer expert feedback during post-production processes.
* Mentor and guide a team of designers, fostering their growth and ensuring high-quality output.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* A degree in Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience.
* Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in a design role, ideally within a highly productive creative environment.
* Demonstrated creative leadership and exceptional project management skills.
* A strong portfolio showcasing solutions to business problems through sophisticated design thinking, with a focus on beauty-related projects.
* Expert knowledge of design principles, including typography, color theory, and page layout.
* Proficiency in communicating complex design concepts through visual comps and/or interactive prototypes.
* Proven experience in people management and mentoring design teams.
* Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
* Expert knowledge of Mac/System software, with basic Mac/PC compatibility troubleshooting skills.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Experience within the beauty and/or luxury industry.
* Familiarity with presentation software like Powerpoint and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.

**About Aquent Talent:**
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.