Creative Director, Beauty

Join our Creative team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands : OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

Overview

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Position : Creative Director, Beauty

Department : Creative for Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Hot Tools

Work Location : Boston, MA, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule : At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing

The Creative Director drives the creative vision, execution, and design team for Beauty brands (Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, Hot Tools and more). This position requires a leader who can develop differentiated, strategic, and compelling creative solutions that deliver on-brand business goals across all consumer touch points. This leader is responsible for the design direction that supports the overall brand strategy, including new packaging design, pack design for new product launches, point-of-sale collateral, digital executions, and design for special events. As an experienced manager who can inspire and be inspired by others, this person will lead and manage a team of creative experts. The Creative Director will bring a mix of artistic, marketing and business expertise to the position to support our mission to drive growth and develop world class brands.

• Develops and provides creative direction for all brand and marketing expressions (packaging, merchandising, digital assets, etc.).
• Oversees creation and design of visual identity systems and brand guidelines.
• Provides visionary oversight and creative direction for our brands and ensures effective creative development and executional brilliance.
• Partners with Marketing teams to ensure a planned, collaborative, and cohesive design approach across all customer touch points.
• Generates new ideas and innovation for creative execution, customer experience, work process and execution.
• Collaborates with cross-functional team to execute creative strategies.
• Builds partnerships with outside vendors to champion the brand.
• Drives creative brainstorms with cross-functional team to surface new, innovative packaging and asset creation ideas.
• Stays current with the competitive landscape, emerging trends, and customer behavior. Understands marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience across brands.
• Maintains awareness of current trends in design and merchandising (both in-store and online) and completes audits to observe competitive landscape and research trends and materials.
• Builds relationships and manages outside agencies to ensure work supports brand standards and achieves goals.

Leadership to the Creative Team / Department

Skills needed to be successful in this role

Minimum Qualifications

In Massachusetts, the standard base pay range for this role is $130,393.73 - $195,590.60 annually. This base pay range is specific to Massachusetts and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Benefits : Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands. Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you\'re eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June — many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

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