Associate Creative Director (ACD) (San Francisco)

Our SF-based Global Beauty companys Skincare Marketing team is a fast-paced, collaborative group of creatives and strategists focused on growing the skincare category through innovative, client-centric campaigns. We translate business goals and category priorities into compelling creative that spans paid media, social, digital, in-store, and brand partnerships. We champion inclusive storytelling, visual excellence, and strategic thinking to deepen client connection and reinforce our authority in skincare. Our team thrives on agility, curiosity, and partnershipand were always pushing to deliver bold ideas that drive engagement and results.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director (ACD) to provide maternity leave coverage on our Skincare Design team. This role will lead the creative vision and execution of 360 marketing campaigns across digital, social, paid media, and in-store channels. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and hands-on creative leader who excels in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ACD will oversee a team of art directors and designers, guiding concept development, campaign execution, and on-set direction. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders, the ACD will ensure creative work meets the highest standards while aligning with business goals and brand strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative strategy, concepting, and execution of skincare campaigns across paid media, social, digital, and in-store channels.
• Partner cross-functionally to align campaign strategy, presenting creative work to senior and executive stakeholders.
• Mentor and manage a team of art directors and designers, providing clear direction, actionable feedback, and career development support.
• Oversee photo and video shoots, providing strong on-set creative direction to ensure alignment with campaign vision.
• Review and approve work across all phases of the campaign process to maintain creative excellence and brand standards.
• Collaborate with Editorial, Production, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing teams to deliver best-in-class 360 campaigns.
• Manage team capacity, delegate assignments effectively, and balance workload based on project needs and team strengths.
• Foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and creative problem solving, driving fresh ideas and collaborative approaches.
• Translate business goals into thoughtful, strategic creative solutions that drive measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of creative direction experience, preferably in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle.
• Proven success leading large-scale, 360 campaigns and directing high-profile photo/video shoots.
• Strong portfolio showcasing strategic thinking and compelling creative execution.
• Demonstrated people management experience with the ability to mentor and grow creative talent.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Figma is a plus.
• Exceptional communicator with strong presentation and feedback skills.
• Background working in fast-paced, matrixed organizations, with the agility to adapt quickly.
• A collaborative leader who thrives on problem solving and creative innovation.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $62.00 67.00/hran hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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