Associate Creative Director

SharkNinja; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading consumer goods company in Paris seeks an Associate Creative Director to drive creative strategies for product launches, mentor junior creatives, and manage design excellence. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in creative roles and a strong portfolio in innovative storytelling. This position offers competitive health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Prestations

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 7 years in a creative role with 3 years in a leadership position.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative work across multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with understanding of video production.

Responsabilités

• Lead creative strategy for new product launches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate marketing campaigns.
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Connaissances

Creative leadership

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. The company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the company’s products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

As an Associate Creative Director you’ll be joining our consumer‑centric product‑led creative powerhouse.

We are consumer‑centric in the way we dig for insights and iterate to discover the best way to bring a story to life.

We are product‑led in the way we tell stories. Our products are the heroes. We celebrate their innovation and functionality ensuring that they are always at the heart of our storytelling efforts.

Position Overview

We are looking for an Associate Creative Director with a passion for bringing new brands and products to life from the ground up. The ideal candidate is an imaginative creative that is prolific, not precious about their ideas and can take a brief and strategically realize it through fresh and disruptive ideas. You must be super detail‑oriented, ultra‑collaborative and can handle the grind of iterating until we find the breakthrough story we’re seeking in a product. You should have a healthy appreciation for idea making, strategizing, understanding business needs and building cross‑functional relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership: Collaborate with the Creative Director to develop the creative strategy for new product launches across Ninja brands, bringing innovative products to market through engaging and effective storytelling. Lead the conceptualization and execution of marketing campaigns, packaging design, and digital assets.
• Player Coach Mentality: At SharkNinja every associate is a roll‑up-your‑sleeves contributor. As an ACD you will lead by example stepping into the trenches to execute as well as guide, ensuring that your creative leadership is backed by hands‑on involvement in the work.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with consumer insights, product development, engineering and brand marketing to generate strategies, concepts and campaigns that support business goals and objectives.
• Creative Storytelling: Drive the creative storytelling process for new products including naming, logo execution and developing a cohesive visual identity / design language.
• Executive Presentation: Present creative work at the executive level ensuring alignment with SharkNinja’s strategic vision and high standards.
• Team Management & Mentorship: Translate ideas to junior creatives, overseeing the visual manifestation of concepts while mentoring them. Foster an environment where talent can grow and excel.
• Art Direction: Lead and art‑direct photo and video shoots to ensure the final assets align with the overall creative vision and product positioning.
• Design Excellence: Ensure design excellence across various media including TV commercials (TVC), social media and product identity design. Create high‑quality graphics, mock‑ups and designs that support the broader creative strategy.
• Problem‑Solving & Adaptability: Be able to take action in the face of ambiguity with world‑class problem‑solving skills. Be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, highly iterative environment that encourages creative risk‑taking.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships across the entire organization working closely with brand teams to manage creative deliverables and achieve business outcomes.
• Project & Time Management: Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines delivering creative work on time while maintaining strategic design intent for various products and campaigns.
• Brainstorming & Ideation: Actively participate in or lead brainstorming sessions providing multiple conceptual and design solutions for all assignments.
• Feedback & Iteration: Be open to constructive feedback believing that it drives better creative results and outcomes. Foster a collaborative environment where feedback is welcomed and acted upon.
• Team Player: Be a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills capable of building consensus and inspiring confidence in creative ideas and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 years in a creative role within an agency or in‑house creative team with at least 3 years in a leadership position. Experience with home appliances or consumer goods is a plus.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience managing creative teams with a proven ability to mentor and inspire designers and copywriters.
• Creative Expertise: Strong portfolio showcasing innovative work across multiple platforms (digital, print, video). Expertise in product storytelling and experience with kitchen appliances or similar categories preferred.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align creative vision with business objectives delivering solutions that resonate with the target audience.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and French; able to present creative ideas persuasively to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere) with a strong understanding of video production and digital platforms.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising or a related field.

Our Culture

At SharkNinja we don’t just raise the bar; we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join you’re not just part of a company – you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we won’t just launch products, we’ll disrupt entire markets.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other class protected by legislation and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at …