Sr. Art Director (Shiseido & Cle de Peau Beaute)

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

Job Summary: 

The Art Director will report into the Executive Creative Director on both the Shiseido and CPB brands. They will be responsible for supporting the ECD on 360 campaigns, digital content, giftset packaging and all in-store printed touchpoints.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Understands the beauty industry and able to translate the brand’s needs into unique and compelling creative concepts based on the approved strategy & budgets
• Thorough understanding of the Digital World and provide clear vision on how to execute content across all platforms
• Photography and videography expertise (must be able to support a photoshoot)
• Must be fluent in UX on all digital platforms
• Participates in concepting 360 campaigns
• Work closely with the VM Production team to provide guidance on how to translate and execute creative for use in-store
• Work closely with Procurement to source GWP’s and giftset packaging
• Participate in meetings with the brands, able to present creative concepts to Senior leadership
• Ensure all final work meets internal/brand standards
• Foster teamwork and a collaborative work environment. Inspires team morale and contributes to the overall Creative team culture

Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders:

• Member of the Creative team; works with Brand Partners, Visual Merchandising, Procurement and Production.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• 5 years of Digital, Packaging and Retail experience
• Demonstrated Photography and art direction experience
• Demonstrated ability to produce and drive results across all platforms
• Knows how to use/execute all programs that are needed to create in-store and digital content
• High taste level, and great aesthetic

Trust 8 Competencies

Below is a list of Trust 8 Competencies designed to help employees at Shiseido Americas succeed as the company continues to evolve and innovate.

1. Think Big: Adapt a big-picture perspective. Deliver new values through creativity.
2. Take Risks: Embrace Risk, Practice “Trial and Error and Trial”.
3. Hands On: Consider Front-line realities when making decisions. Take the lead from end to end

4. Collaborate: Leverage the diverse capabilities of colleagues.
5. Be Open: Create an environment that encourages everyone to speak up.
6. Act with Integrity: Be sincere and humble at all times.
7. Be Accountable: Commit to the goal. Take accountability for the execution.
8. Applaud Success: Create a culture that celebrates success.

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits. 

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law