Senior Designer, Image, MAC

Estée Lauder Companies • New York, NY

11d • $75,150 - $109,200

About The Position

The primary focus of this position is to provide support to the VP, Global Creative with concept, design and execution of several concurrently running programs from inception through completion. A Senior Designer is a visually driven storyteller, with an exceptional eye for art direction and elevated graphic design and typography skils.
This role will be responsible all creative initiatives across product categories as well as special brand moments, collaboration programs and brand design considerations reporting into the VP, Global Creative.
Bring creative innovation and excellence to M·A·C s global programs with a special focus on design language and art direction.
Responsible for supporting the conceptualization of thoughtful, strategic 360 campaigns, inclusive of campaign concept, design language development including logo lockup, layout, and overall project art direction from creative project concept through post-production.
In concert with Executive Director and/or Director, Image this role works through creative development of project concepts to answer brand, business, demographic, and strategic objectives in partnership with creative counterparts in Editorial (copy), Digital Design, Social, Visual Merchandising (VM), Experiential Design and Creative Operations and Production.
In concert with Creative Operations and Production, support in talent research, art direction and design needs in pre-production/shoot and retouching, design considerations and edit in post-production to produce an end product that effectively aligns with approved creative direction for each project
Support the conceptualization and execution of brand design initiatives to a high standard.
Work closely with creative counterparts to maintain visual and conceptual consistency across all channels in pre-and-post production – digital and IRL – inclusive of in-store, digital, social and experiential; maintain awareness of future programs and initiatives and how they relate to overall creative strategy.
Organize and coordinate a large volume of incoming creative requests by keeping track of deadlines and assets.
Can both work independently to execute programs as well as effectively take direction to support design functions.

Requirements

• BA or BFA preferred
• At least 4 Years of design experience
• Fluent in computer programs including, Adobe Creative Suite with a special emphasis on Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, as well as Keynote and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with a variety of people in various disciplines
• 360 program development experience – working across print, digital and experiential
• Experience with on-set Art Direction, pre-through-post production planning and design
• Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Understanding of current fashion, beauty, and design trends

Nice To Haves

• Category, Adjacent Category and Creative Agency experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Bring creative innovation and excellence to M·A·C s global programs with a special focus on design language and art direction.
• Responsible for supporting the conceptualization of thoughtful, strategic 360 campaigns, inclusive of campaign concept, design language development including logo lockup, layout, and overall project art direction from creative project concept through post-production.
• In concert with Executive Director and/or Director, Image this role works through creative development of project concepts to answer brand, business, demographic, and strategic objectives in partnership with creative counterparts in Editorial (copy), Digital Design, Social, Visual Merchandising (VM), Experiential Design and Creative Operations and Production.
• In concert with Creative Operations and Production, support in talent research, art direction and design needs in pre-production/shoot and retouching, design considerations and edit in post-production to produce an end product that effectively aligns with approved creative direction for each project
• Support the conceptualization and execution of brand design initiatives to a high standard.
• Work closely with creative counterparts to maintain visual and conceptual consistency across all channels in pre-and-post production – digital and IRL – inclusive of in-store, digital, social and experiential; maintain awareness of future programs and initiatives and how they relate to overall creative strategy.
• Organize and coordinate a large volume of incoming creative requests by keeping track of deadlines and assets.
• Can both work independently to execute programs as well as effectively take direction to support design functions.

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
• In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level