Senior Manager, Art & Design, NIOD & DECIEM - Global

Job summary

Lead creative execution and concept development for NIOD and DECIEM projects, including product launches, campaigns, partnerships, and brand initiatives. Manage and mentor designers, review creative work, coordinate cross-functional partners and project delivery, and contribute hands-on design expertise.

Job details

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM? We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty. Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere. We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company. We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us! WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR The Senior Manager, Art & Design – NIOD & DECIEM – Global will be a key member of the DECIEM and NIOD Design team leading the design, concept ideation and validation for new projects. They will work alongside the NIOD Brand team and other departments to understand the DECIEM and NIOD to bring the NIOD’s brand vision to life. This is a three day in office hybrid role, based out of our Liberty Village office. You must submit a portfolio link in order to be considered. PAY RANGE The anticipated base salary for this position is $115,000 - $125,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE Lead the day-to-day creative execution for NIOD and DECIEM, bringing brand briefs and business objectives to life through strong, elevated design concepts Partner closely with the Creative/Art Director, Brand teams, copywriters, photographers and videographers to brainstorm and develop creative concepts for campaigns, launches and brand moments Translate creative ideas into compelling mood boards, mockups, presentations and creative decks that clearly communicate the vision to stakeholders and support project approvals Lead the execution of a diverse range of projects, including new product launches, partnership campaigns, Sephora initiatives, holiday and promotional campaigns, and brand awareness moments Manage and mentor a team of graphic designers, providing hands-on creative guidance, feedback and support throughout the design and execution process. Work closely with designers and creative partners to break down large, complex projects into manageable plans, timelines and deliverables, while balancing multiple projects at once Review and approve creative work to ensure it meets NIOD and DECIEM’s visual standards, creative objectives and quality expectations Proactively identify creative, operational or project challenges, develop practical solutions and efficiencies, and confidently flag issues or opportunities to keep work moving forward Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand, Retail Design and other key teams to ensure creative objectives, timelines and execution remain aligned from concept through completion Stay hands-on in the creative process, contributing your own design expertise and ideas while rolling up your sleeves to support the team and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE Creative leadership & people management: Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing creative teams, with a collaborative, approachable leadership style and the confidence to provide clear direction and feedback 7+ years of graphic/creative design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality conceptual and executional work; proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Ability to turn briefs and business objectives into compelling creative concepts, visual stories and presentations, with strong knowledge of brand identity and visual design. Project management & problem-solving: Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple overlapping projects, prioritize competing deadlines, identify challenges and find effective solutions in a fast-paced environment Communication & collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence, challenge and communicate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders; comfortable working hands-on with designers, photographers and videographers. WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order… Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more. 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders). Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year. A hybrid work model (for applicable roles). Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles). A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with). Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more. Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning. A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends. BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD We are a People first company that lives by our core values to… ✨ Defy Convention. ✨ Make it real. ✨ Play in the grey. ✨ Build Bridges. ✨ Be the rabbit. These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing! SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth. Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation. In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events. CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, " DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know. WANT TO JOIN US? Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3 #SP

What you’ll do

Lead creative execution and concept development for NIOD and DECIEM projects, including product launches, campaigns, partnerships, and brand initiatives. Manage and mentor designers, review creative work, coordinate cross-functional partners and project delivery, and contribute hands-on design expertise.

Requirements

Requires 7+ years of graphic or creative design experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud. Candidates should have experience leading and developing creative teams, translating briefs into compelling concepts, managing multiple projects, and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Generous Vacation And Personal Days
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Time Off For Voting
• Paid Time Off For Peaceful Protesting
• Birthday Time Off
• Six Months Of Paid Parental Leave
• Work From Anywhere For Four Weeks Per Year
• Hybrid Work Model
• Summer Fridays
• Dog-Friendly Office
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Support
• Mindfulness Programs
• Development Grants
• LinkedIn Learning Membership
• Employee Product Discount

Listed skills

• Graphic Design · Preferred
• Visual Design · Preferred
• Visual Storytelling · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
• Creative Direction · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Creative Leadership
• People Management
• Graphic Design
• Creative Design
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Concept Development
• Brand Identity
• Visual Design
• Visual Storytelling
• Presentation Skills
• Project Management
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Creative Direction
• Team Mentoring

Job areas

• Art & Design
• Creative & Media
• Management & Leadership
• Marketing

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