Simple – Brand & Mix Design Lead (Global & UK E2E)

Unilever; Kingston on Soar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company in Kingston is seeking a Brand & Mix Design Lead to drive innovation for the Simple brand. The role involves leading a team and executing marketing strategies while collaborating with internal and external partners. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in the beauty industry and proven skills in strategic brand management. The company promotes a family-friendly and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive workplace policies

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing innovation strategies and mixes.
• Extensive experience in the beauty industry or related sector.
• Proven ability to develop and execute integrated marketing plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and mix development of all Simple innovations.
• Deliver social first, in-culture engagement strategies.
• Define the destination portfolio and technology roadmap.

Skills

Innovation Crafting

Beauty Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Agency Management

Job description

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Simple – Brand & Mix Design Lead (Global & UK E2E)

Apply locations Kingston Head Office time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 18, 2025 (11 days left to apply) job requisition id R-85794

Job Title: Simple – Brand & Mix Design Lead (Global & UK E2E)

Location: Kingston

A bit about Simple

We’re the #1 face care brand in UK , and the original Clean Beauty brand since 1960 with ou r proposition of ‘no perfume, n o colour, no harsh chemicals’. We’ve since evolved with our belief that skincare can be clean, kind AND e ffective , a nd are on a journey to become a social-first brand that’s rooted in modern British Culture .

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced crafter to join our new fully integrated E2E brand team which covers both brand & mix design as well as in-market execution (BG-BU integrated team).

The Brand & Mix Design Lead will be responsible for driving the innovation programme for the brand globally, crafting desirable mixes and flawlessly executing them in the UK market.

The role reports into the Demand-Creation Lead for B&W UK/EU who also acts as the Global Brand Lead for Simple. It is a unique r ole that’s perfect for a senior marketer who is looking to demonstrate their development and deployment skills with connections to both the B&W BG CMO & BU GM. The role will directly manage a team of two and be closely connected with the full Simple x-functional / agency team as well as the local execution team in the UK.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design & mix development of all Simple innovations , w ork ing with x-functional teams (CSP, CBD, R&D, SC, CMI) to deliver disruptive and desirable mixes with maximum impact.

• Deliver social 1st, in-culture engagement strategies / campaigns for NPD innovations .

• Own the development of brand guidelines together with the Engagement Lead, including Brandverse , Brand Book, Worldbuilding.

• Define the destination portfolio and technology roadmap to unlock future growth.

• Lead the flawless execution of premium innovation in-market, s etting & delivering stretching ambitions for the brand in UKI through IBP.

• Be the digital pioneer, pushing forward digital and e-commerce execution, working closely with the Demand Creation, Digital/ Media and external agency partners to deliver seamless consumer experiences.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experience

• Innovation Crafting : Proven track record in designing innovation strategies and mixes.

• Innovation Deployment: Proven experience in deploying market-leading innovation.

• Beauty Expertise: Extensive experience in the beauty industry, or a related sector (e.g., fashion, luxury, lifestyle).

• Integrated Marketing Planning: Proven ability to develop and execute integrated marketing plans across multiple channels, including digital, social, experiential, and traditional media.

• Agency Management: Proven ability to effectively manage and collaborate with external agencies, including creative, media, and digital agencies.

Additional Desirable Experience

• E-commerce Experience: Experience developing and executing e-commerce strategies, managing online sales channels, and optimising the digital customer experience.

Skills

Strategic Brand Management:

• Strategic Thinking & Vision: Ability to develop and articulate a clear and compelling brand vision, translate business objectives into actionable brand strategies, and anticipate future market trends.

• Brand Planning & Execution: Proven ability to develop and execute integrated brand plans across all relevant touchpoints, ensuring consistency in messaging and brand expression.

• Passion for Beauty & Crafting: A demonstrable passion for the beauty landscape, its products, keeping up with trends, innovations, and key players, reflecting a genuine enthusiasm for the field.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Team Leadership & Management: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, external agencies, and stakeholders at all levels.

• Agency Management: Experience managing and directing external agencies, ensuring alignment with brand objectives , and maximising the value of agency partnerships.

Financial & Analytical Acumen:

• Financial Management: Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, with the ability to make data-driven decisions to optimise growth.

• Data Analysis & Insights (preferred): Proficiency in using data analytics tools and techniques to track marketing performance, measure ROI, and derive actionable insights.

What we offer

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com) .