Creative and Content Manager
POSITION PURPOSE
- Lead the creation of best-in-class designs and concepts for Sephora ME to delight and inspire our customers.
- Build strong creative executions during key commercial periods in the year such as Ramadan, Sales and Festive.
- Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle while serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders
- Manage projects and processes with other teams
- Lead a team of talented graphic designers and copywriters
- Work closely with the Creative Director to implement creative strategies and vision
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of graphic designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Oversee the workload, processes, and performance of the graphic design team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
- Act as POC for internal and external stakeholders
Creative Concept Development
- Develop creative concepts for campaigns across various channels (digital, social, in-store, OOH etc) that adhere to marketing and design principles.
- Drive brainstorming sessions and ensure ideas are aligned with market trends.
- Work closely with the Creative Director to implement the creative strategy and vision for campaigns to the final creative outputs
- Work with the media team to understand content performance and optimize accordingly.
- Pitch concepts to relevant stakeholders
Project Management
- Manage the full lifecycle of creative campaigns ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
- Act as the primary point of contact (POC) for internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries and facilitating smooth communication.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (marketing, e-commerce, retail, etc.) to ensure campaign alignment and integration.
- Drive process efficiencies for the team
Photoshoots
- Work with the creative team on art direction for photoshoots
- Manage photoshoots for product executions.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role
- Agency experience is a plus
- Arabic language is a must
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing a creative team.
- Strong conceptual thinking and ability to translate ideas into actionable campaigns.
- Expert in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts to diverse audiences.
- Highly organized with a strong ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- A strong understanding of design and marketing principles.
Cultural Fit
- Passionate about beauty
- Collaborative and open to feedback.
- Agile and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Believes creativity is a team sport
- Curious and proactive
Most importantly, She/he need to have excellent authentic communication and influencing skills and be energized by working in a fast paced, dynamic environment.