Associate Design Director

Who We Are:
Thrive Causemetics is Bigger Than Beauty™: We are an independent, female-owned beauty brand that creates high-performance vegan cosmetics and supports a community of giving. All of Thrive Causemetics' products are free of parabens and sulfates, in addition to being 100 percent cruelty-free. Through its Bigger Than Beauty™ program, every product you purchase results in a donation to help a woman thrive. 
Thrive Causemetics is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and cross-functional workplace where everyone’s voice matters. We are committed to being pioneers in creating a culture of wellness. Together, we prioritize a strong work ethic while maintaining a positive, exciting environment where people are passionate about what they do.
Who We Are Looking For: 
As the Associate Design Director at Thrive Causemetics and Bigger Than Beauty Skincare, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our brands and driving forward our mission. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our design strategy aligns with our product performance and brand values, and resonates with our diverse customer base.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Creative Vision: Develop and execute creative concepts that elevate our brands' visual identity and storytelling across various digital platforms, including paid social, CRM, SMS, E-Commerce, print (i.e. direct mail and PR mailer inserts), material for consumer engagement activations, event pop-ups and potential retail spaces
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of internal designers as well as external freelancers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Provide guidance and support to ensure the team delivers high-quality design solutions that meet business objectives.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints by establishing and enforcing design standards, guidelines, and best practices. Uphold the integrity of our brands' visual identities while exploring new creative directions.
• Effective Communication: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including brand marketing, performance marketing, product development, and operations teams, to understand business objectives and translate them into compelling design solutions. Communicate design strategies and rationale effectively to gain buy-in and alignment.
• Innovation and Problem-Solving: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations. Continuously seek opportunities to push creative boundaries and solve design challenges in a dynamic and competitive market landscape.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in direct-to-consumer graphic design, focusing on cohesive branding across Paid Social, CRM, SMS, E-Commerce, Organic Social, and in-store experiences. Beauty industry experience is a plus!
• Proven track record of leading design initiatives and delivering impactful creative solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a test-and-learn mentality.
• Exceptional creative vision, conceptual thinking, and keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of designers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate design concepts and rationale.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and other relevant design tools.
• Passion for beauty, sustainability, and social impact, aligned with the values of Thrive Causemetics and Bigger Than Beauty Skincare.

The base pay range for this role is $125,000 to $160,000, with the following factors determining the base pay at offer: skills, qualifications, experience. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Additionally, this role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Thrive Causemetics provides a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, life insurance, disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.