Director, Global Promotional Package Design, Holiday & GWP - Clinique

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Design Director, Global Promotional Creative is responsible for developing and leading the creative vision for Clinique's global promotional programs, including Holiday, Mother’s Day, Gift With Purchase (GWP) programs, retailer exclusives, discovery programs and other special projects.

This role combines creative direction, art and photography direction, secondary packaging design, and print production expertise to develop compelling consumer experiences multiple consumer channels. Working closely with Marketing, Packaging Development, Artwork Production, regional teams and external partners, this role leads projects from concept through production, ensuring creative excellence while delivering globally executable programs that remain true to the Clinique brand.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Concept, art direct, and execute breakthrough creative packaging and 360 concepts for Clinique promotional programs grounded in consumer insights, cultural trends and competitive analysis.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers and freelance creatives, providing clear creative direction and constructive feedback. Foster a collaborative and creative team culture.
• Create clear, thoughtful and engaging concept decks. Comfortable presenting, sharing and ‘selling’ your work to key stakeholders.
• Concept, plan, art direct and review retouching for product photography to ensure consistency with brand standards for all global promotional programs.
• Partner with photographers, stylists, producers and retouchers to create premium imagery that supports promotional packaging programs including Gift With Purchase and Holiday 360 programs and retailer assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and creative leadership to develop all promo packaging design ideas with a consumer-first mindset, keeping visual merchandising in mind. Partner closely with marketing to fully execute programs that are on brand and on brief.
• Partner with packaging development and artwork production to ensure concepts are production-ready and executed to the highest quality standards.
• Support and execute creative strategy with innovation, budget and sustainability mind set, creating elegant, premium, festive and optimistic designs that translate seamlessly across all touch points.
• Drive innovation through new materials, printing techniques and production capabilities. Ensure all deliverables meet quality, timing and budget expectations.
• Collaborate closely with Product Marketing, Packaging Development, Artwork Production, Procurement and regional creative teams throughout the development process.
• Partner with external creative agencies, artists and collaborators to develop unique promotional programs.
• Manage relationships with comp houses, print vendors, production suppliers, photographers, illustrators and creative partners to development of mockups, prototypes and production samples.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years of experience in creative direction, art direction, graphic design or promotional packaging design.
• College degree in creative arts, design or related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, packaging design, photography art direction and print production.
• Proven experience art directing product photography and working on set with photographers, stylists and producers.
• Extensive experience designing secondary packaging including folding cartons, rigid boxes, cosmetic bags and merchandising.
• Proficient in the Adobe creative suite, FIGMA, and a working knowledge of powerpoint.
• Understand print processes, materials, specialty finishes and manufacturing capabilities to drive innovative yet executable solutions.
• Strong understanding of consumer culture and trends, retail environments and competitive landscape.
• Enjoys being part of a team—willing to try anything, and pitch-in to help when needed.
• Display strong leadership skills, able to lead a small team, or mentor junior art directors and oversee freelancers, when necessary.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Can adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Displays the following skills, and leverages these skills to in day-to-day work:

• Extremely detail and deadline oriented.
• Able to own projects and deliverables independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organized
• Proactive and takes initiative

This position is based in the New York Metropolitan Area and will attend photo shoots as needed.