Art Director

Wella Company; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Wella Company is seeking an experienced Art Director to shape a globally loved brand across design, video, and copy. You will translate brand vision into cohesive storytelling, leading a cross-functional team and collaborating with Marketing, Product, Education, and external partners to deliver compelling work.

You’ll drive concept development, push the brand forward, and mentor team members while maintaining high craft and consistency across customer touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art & Design or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in creative development, digital design, and branding, with a focus on fashion, beauty, or luxury.
• Deep understanding of design principles, visual systems, and production processes across multiple mediums.
• Proven experience leading projects from concept through design and final production.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams while remaining hands-on in the work.
• Strong awareness of digital, e-commerce, and in-store environments, with trends in packaging, fashion/beauty, and lifestyle.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and modern design tools (Figma/Sketch).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Creative to evolve brand identity, visual language, and storytelling.
• Lead integrated, concept-driven creative across the full consumer journey—from campaign through channel execution.
• Translate business strategies into insight-driven creative that elevates brand expression and engagement.
• Provide clear creative direction across projects, ensuring on-time delivery and high craftsmanship.
• Lead photo and video shoots across campaigns and social, tailoring content by channel.
• Present and articulate concepts with confidence to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Digital, Product, Sales Strategy, and external partners.
• Mentor and support Creative team members to foster growth and excellence.
• Oversee agencies and external partners to maintain brand vision and quality.
• Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Leadership

Creative concepting

Brand storytelling

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art & Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

XD

Figma

Sketch

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports to: Head of Global Creative, OPI

Direct Reports: 1

Scope / Brands: OPI, global packaging, global creative concept

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together,WEenable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

WellaCompany is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, WellaCompany and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, WellaCompany empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

THE ROLE

• This is more than an Art Director role—it’s an opportunity to help shape a brand people know and love. We’re looking for a strategic, concept-driven creative who can translate brand vision and business goals into work that resonates. Across design, video, and copy, every touchpoint should feel intentional, inspiring, and part of a cohesive, elevated story.
• Reporting to the Global Head of Creative, you’ll join a team that cares deeply about both the work and each other—an environment where ideas are championed, creativity is nurtured, and individuals are supported in growing and evolving their craft.
• In this role, you’ll partner closely with Marketing, Product, and Education teams to bring ideas to life in ways that are both compelling and effective. You bring a strong point of view, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to think strategically while executing with excellence. Just as important, you’re a clear communicator—able to present ideas with confidence and inspire stakeholders at every level.
• As an Art Director, you’ll help push the brand forward—shaping storytelling, elevating product narratives, and ensuring creative work balances bold expression with clarity and consistency across the customer journey.
• Within the Creative team, you’ll act as both collaborator and leader—driving concept development and collaborating closely across Editorial, Creative Operations, Print, and Digital teams to ensure ideas are executed with clarity and cohesion across every brand touchpoint.
• Above all, you’ll be part of a team that believes great work happens when people feel inspired, supported, and connected—where every creative detail matters, and the work speaks for itself.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with the Head of Creative to evolve brand identity, visual language, and storytelling in alignment with brand and business priorities
• Lead the development of integrated, concept-driven creative across the full consumer journey—from campaign through channel execution
• Translate business and marketing strategies into insight-driven creative that elevates brand expression and drives engagement
• Provide clear creative direction across projects, ensuring work delivers against objectives, timelines, and the highest standards of craft
• Demonstrate excellence in typographic and graphic design, with a refined eye for detail, composition, and visual storytelling
• Lead and art direct photo and video shoots across campaign and social, ensuring a cohesive creative vision and a nuanced understanding of how content is tailored by channel—social,
  e-commerce, e-retail, in-store retail, and print to maximize engagement and conversion
• Present and articulate creative concepts with clarity and confidence, inspiring alignment with stakeholders and senior leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Digital, Product, Sales Strategy, Shopper Marketing, and external partners to deliver cohesive, customer-centric work
• Guide and oversee agencies and external partners to ensure alignment with brand vision and executional quality
• Mentor and support Creative team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and creative excellence
• Identify and champion new ideas, trends, and creative approaches that push the brand forward
• Continuously refine creative processes and workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and overall creative impact

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Art & Design or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in creative development, digital design, and branding, with a strong focus on fashion, beauty, or luxury
• Deep understanding of design principles, visual systems, and production processes across multiple mediums
• Proven experience leading projects from concept through design and final production
• Ability to lead and inspire teams while remaining hands-on in the work
• Strong awareness of digital, e-commerce, and in-store environments, with a keen understanding of packaging, fashion/beauty, and lifestyle trends
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD) and modern design tools such as Figma and Sketch
• Working knowledge of emerging AI tools, with curiosity and openness to exploring and integrating new technologies into the creative process
• Extensive network and familiarity with creative and production talent, including photographers, stylists, glam teams, and other key partners
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging trends across branding, creative, photography, design, and culture
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, focus, and attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, skills and in comparison to internal incumbents currently in similar roles. Pay Range: $115,000 - $148,000 salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

NOTICES

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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