Senior Manager, Creative

Position: Senior Manager, Creative

Location: Dumbo, Brooklyn (Hybrid: 3 days in office, Tuesday-Thursday)

Reporting to: VP of Marketing, Merchandising, & eCommerce

Type: Full-time

ABOUT SOKO GLAM
Soko Glam is a pioneering leader in the beauty industry, dedicated to helping people discover and embrace their best skin. We are steadfast in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth across all aspects of our business. As we continue to expand our reach and influence, we are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as the Senior Manager of Creative. This role will be instrumental in leading our creative efforts, focusing on developing compelling visual narratives and creative strategies that enhance brand visibility, engage our community, and drive customer connection across multiple platforms.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Senior Manager of Creative will lead the strategic development and execution of all creative assets and visual storytelling initiatives for Soko Glam. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative creative strategies that resonate with our target audience and elevate the Soko Glam brand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evolve and elevate Soko Glam’s brand identity, ensuring a consistent look, feel, and voice across all consumer touchpoints (website, social media, email, digital, etc.). 
• Lead the creative concepting and direction for all brand materials and campaigns, ensuring they are innovative, on-brand, and effectively communicate our message to the target audience.
• Oversee the creative process from concept development to execution, ensuring a cohesive visual style that is contemporary and resonates with our customers.
• Manage and inspire a team of creative professionals, including in-house designers and external creatives, ensuring high standards of creative quality and brand alignment.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing, merchandising, and ecommerce teams to ensure a unified approach to product launches and promotional campaigns.
• Establish and maintain the creative department’s workflow and project management processes to ensure timely delivery of assets.
• Provide guidance and direction for creative decisions, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement within the brand’s design and marketing efforts.
• Analyze consumer trends, competitive, and industry landscape to continually refine creative approaches.
• Set and manage the creative budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to maximize creative output.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field;
• 7+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in beauty, fashion, or consumer products.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand development and visual storytelling across various platforms.
• Proven ability to conceptualize and execute innovative creative solutions that meet business objectives.
• Demonstrates strong thought leadership in creative strategy, setting the vision and agenda for the brand’s visual direction.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring teams and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to own key workstreams and drive initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Deep understanding of the latest trends in design, digital media, and technology.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools.

WHY JOIN SOKO GLAM?

• Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing brand that is redefining the beauty industry through innovation and community.
• Collaborate with a passionate team committed to excellence and pushing creative boundaries.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the creative direction of a well-loved skincare brand’s identity and customer experience.
• Thrive in an environment that values creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting role and bring your expertise to a fast-paced, innovative team, we’d love to hear from you! 

In accordance with the applicable law, the following represents a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum compensation range for this position:

The estimated annual compensation range for this role is $95,000 - $125,000. 

• There may be future opportunities for continued pay progression based on continued strong performance in the role.
• Full-time positions are also eligible for a competitive compensation and benefits package that include medical health insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance and Long Term Disability leave, and a range of other benefits.
• Learn more at the Soko Glam Career page.

Compensation for the role will be determined based on permissible, non discriminatory factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Soko Glam not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignment, benefits, layoff, and termination.