Job Description

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $73,150 to $109,200. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results as well as participation in the share incentive plan. 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.

The primary focus of this position is to provide support to the Executive Director and Director 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 skills.

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 Executive Director, Image.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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 designfunctions

Qualifications

POSITION 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
• Ability to work in a very fast paced environment
• Category, Adjacent Category and Creative Agency experience is a plus

Job: Creative / Design

Primary Location: US-NY-New York

Job Type: Standard

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1st (Day) Shift

Job Number: 249414

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.