Senior Creative Director, Global

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder and CEO, Nicola Kilner.

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

We’re looking for a Senior Creative Director, Global to join us for a 1 year Full-time contract to lead and manage DECIEM’s Creative Design studio including Graphic Design, Video, Photography, and Retail Design for The Ordinary, DECIEM & NIOD.

• You must submit a portfolio in order to be considered.
  
  

This is a hybrid role based out of our Toronto office.

WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Protect and ensure DECIEM’s design standards are followed inclusive of production, design quality, and brand tone of voice
• Oversee creative strategy for new brands and products, actively engaging in executive decision-making and concept ideation
• Provide organizational oversight for rules and guidelines as they relate to creative branding, material use cases and protocols for content/material creation
• Review and approve design development by the Heads of Design leads, and be the reviewer and approver of key Regional design initiatives
• Improve and protect design quality standards by looking at best-in-class industry examples, re-designing processes, monitoring market trends and recommending changes to Senior Leadership as needed
• Resolve operational issues and identify work process improvements within the Global Creative team
• Oversee strategic planning and development of company initiatives for new product innovation
• Liaise with Directors and DECIEM SLT on key projects with presentations, project and status updates as needed
• Manage and oversee Global Creative budget, allocating necessary resources for Brand initiatives
• Act as a mentor and coach for Global Creative team in understanding and developing cost-effective creative productions
• Ensure the voice for design at DECIEM is upheld, and be an ambassador for the creative team’s objectives for the DECIEM DNA, vision and culture.
  
  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• 10+ years of experience in Creative Design/Creative Direction
• 8+ years of people management and /or leadership experience is required
• Passion for creativity & visual design and ability to conceptualize out-of-the box ideas
• Understanding of design strategy, materials engineering, and assembly
• Solid organization and time management skills, detail oriented and ability to focus and work efficiently in a demanding, fast-paced team environment
  
  

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…

• Do the right thing
• Create impact
• Respect small things
• Care too much
• Be the future
  
  

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

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