Associate Creative Director - Copy Job at Dollar Shave Club in Durham

Overview

In 2011, we disrupted the shaving industry with a viral video that set the standard for humor in advertising. Our direct-to-consumer model challenged established giants, establishing Dollar Shave Club as a force to be reckoned with. We craft products and experiences that remove unnecessary friction, continuing to innovate with our range of men’s grooming solutions and beyond. As we expand internationally, we remain committed to our disruptive DNA and irreverent humor, growing our presence in tens of thousands of retail locations.

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Role Summary

As Lead Copywriter, you’ll build on Dollar Shave Club’s heritage brand tone and edge and solidify how we show up in the written word across every consumer touchpoint—campaigns, packaging, retail, digital, and beyond. You’ll work with freelance partners as needed, ensuring that our work is smart, strategic, and always on brand.

This role isn’t just about writing headlines; it’s about thinking strategically across the entire funnel and crafting copy that connects with consumers from awareness to conversion. You’ll concept and execute omni-channel ideas that tie into broader business goals, ensuring our words work as hard as our creative. You’ll collaborate closely with the Associate Creative Director and other creative partners to ensure our work isn’t just good—it’s the kind of work people remember.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker who can set the standard for our copy, bring clarity to complex briefs, and keep the bar high without losing the edge that makes us, us .

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the brand voice, making sure it’s clear, consistent, and impossible to ignore
• Develop omni-channel campaigns and full-funnel activations that move consumers from awareness to loyalty
• Concept, write, and edit copy across every touchpoint : 360 campaigns, packaging, retail, digital, social, CRM, and beyond
• Manage and mentor freelance talent, ensuring the work is strategic, on brief, and on brand
• Review and refine all copy to make sure it’s smart, clear, and consumer-first
• Partner with designers, marketers, and product teams to turn briefs into big ideas
• Collaborate closely with leadership to align messaging with business strategy and creative vision
• Build scalable writing guidelines and processes so the brand sounds like “us” no matter who’s writing
• Push creative standards higher—whether it’s a two-word headline or a 360° campaign

Requirements

Position Type

This is a full-time exempt position.

Work Environment

This position is in-office, working out of our HQ in Durham, North Carolina 4x a week.

Salary

$110,000-$125,000 + Bonus

Benefits

Application Process

All applications must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System, Greenhouse. If selected, you’ll be invited to an initial phone screening interview with a recruiter before meeting with team members. The position will remain open and we’ll be accepting applications until the role is filled. Dollar Shave Club is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Dollar Shave Club does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact accommodations@dollarshaveclub.com.

Dollar Shave Club participates in the E-Verify program.

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