Senior Creative & VM Lead (Luxury Beauty) Position Available In New York, New York

SENIOR CREATIVE & VM LEAD

(LUXURY BEAUTY)
Contract type
Full-Time
Location
New York, NY
Specialty
Creative
Salary
$115,000/ year

• $125,000/ year
  Remote
  No
  Reference
  487433
  Contact name
  Kate Sweeney Job description
  Senior Creative & VM Lead

• Luxury Beauty Brand Desired Salary:

  $115k

• $125k (Dependent on Experience Level) On Site 1 day/ week in NYC Office Position Overview
  We are seeking a visionary Senior Creative & Visual Merchandising Lead to drive the creative direction and visual storytelling for a luxury hair care brand.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for elevating brand presence across retail environments, digital platforms, and campaign initiatives. You will develop and execute holistic merchandising strategies while leading design projects that inspire and engage both customers and partners.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement innovative visual merchandising solutions for department stores, specialty retailers, and pop-up experiences
Create launch-specific and evergreen merchandising assets including signage, displays, and window installations.
Conduct regular market visits to assess execution quality and uncover new opportunities for brand storytelling.
Lead the creation of print (brochures, packaging), digital (web, social media), and educational collateral that reflects the brand’s luxury positioning.
Develop mood boards, design concepts, and campaign visuals that set creative direction for internal teams and external partners.
Ensure all assets align with rigorous brand guidelines and deliver a cohesive omni-channel experience.
Spearhead creative ideation for marketing campaigns; direct photoshoots with oversight on set design, lighting, composition, and model direction.
Oversee post-production to ensure final assets meet creative objectives.
Manage multiple concurrent projects from concept through completion while maintaining high standards of quality and meeting deadlines.
Liaise with marketing, commercial, copywriting, and agency partners to deliver integrated campaigns.
Present concepts persuasively to leadership; foster a collaborative environment for creative ideation and feedback.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or Advertising/Graphic Design preferred.
8+ years of professional experience in design roles within the fashion, beauty, or luxury sectors.
Portfolio showcasing strong design skills including layout, typography, and conceptual creativity for campaigns.
Expertise in luxury visual merchandising across specialty retail environments.
Proven ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced setting with multiple deadlines.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), PowerPoint, and Acrobat.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate vision and influence stakeholders at all levels. Kate Sweeney
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