Digital Design Director, Global Creative

New York, NY, United States

OLAPLEX, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX) is an innovative, science-enabled, technology-driven beauty company. We are founded on the principle of delivering effective, patent-protected and proven performance in the categories where we compete. We strive to empower our consumers to look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside. We believe every person deserves to have healthy, beautiful hair, whether they are visiting a salon or caring for their hair at home.

OLAPLEX has been able to achieve phenomenal growth and we continuously seek exceptionally talented individuals who can support our innovation and creativity. Collaboration and flexibility are at the core of our commitment to each other and to the success of OLAPLEX.

About the Role:

As the Digital Design Director you will be a thought leader and strategic partner in the development of our digital flagship and digital touchpoints. You will lead the graphic design direction across various digital channels for brand.com/DTC including website, email, and paid social advertising. Your role will involve collaborating closely with our Global Creative, Ecommerce and Marketing teams to develop and ideate creative concepts that bring all of our marketing stories to life across brand.com while adhering to our campaign and brand guidelines. Ensuring that projects are visually captivating, engaging, and effective within the digital space. We are looking for an enthusiastic strategically minded Design Director who can do hands-on design as well as lead a team of designers.

Create and oversee the production of visual elements, including but not limited to graphic, illustrations, layouts, for DTC website and CRM - ensuring they meet brief requirements and brand guidelines

Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to ensure the delivery of high-quality creative work

Partner closely with our Global Creative Team to ensure campaign guidelines are adhered to and translated properly within the digital space

Guide the creation of engaging digital content, including website design, mobile application, email campaigns, and digital advertising

Bring forward the most innovative creative techniques, design trend, and innovations - driving vision and insights to design and strategy

Collaborate with the UX/UI team to ensure user-friendly designs that are on brand

Utilize the latest design trends, techniques, and technologies to create innovative digital experiences

Improve and manage the creative process, workflow deliverables and team utilization to deliver outstanding visual projects

Collaborate with key stakeholders, including close partnership with Ecommece and Marketing to understand project requirements and objectives

Present concepts and design to internal teams, articulating creative ideas effectively

Help maintain a cohesive visual identity and ensure consistency across channels, partnering closely with Global Creative leads

About You:

Minimum 8+ years of design experience

Experience working in prestige beauty, luxury or fashion industries

2-3 years people management experience

BA or BFA preferred in Graphic Design or Visual Communication Design

Proficient knowledge of Adobe programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign XD and Figma

Mastery of design fundamentals, including strong typographic skills, with strong experience in digital design + motion graphics

Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented; time management skills, ability to juggle priorities

Strong relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate and work with a variety of people in various disciplines

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Knowledge and experience in retail, hair/beauty/fashion and an understanding of current industry trends

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet tight deadlines

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement. What's most important to us is finding authentic and accountable people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. We are looking for someone who will bring all their expertise, learn, and grow with us.

Our Total Rewards:

The annual base pay for this position is $160,000 - $190,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, years of relevant experience, skill level, functional expertise, certificates or other professional licenses held and geographic location.

Competitive compensation

Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules

Wellness:Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account with Company Reimbursement

Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for all new birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for all non-birthing new parents

Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested

Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!

Culture: Our team has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our culture committee and/or DE&I champion team to play a role in building and sustaining our “secret sauce"

Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At OLAPLEX, we support and stand up for our community with our talent, content, messages, and product offering. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a company, unifies our shared commitment to 'do well and do good'. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a stronger and more creative work environment.

OLAPLEX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

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