Assistant Vice President, Global Creative Director

l'Oréal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

L’Oréal USA seeks a Lead Global Brand Creative for Color Wow and Pulp Riot in a matrixed, executive-reviewed environment. You will lead end-to-end creative across global hero films, retail vision, packaging, and in-salon activations.

You will manage two direct reports, partner with Brand Presidents, and defend bold ideas while delivering insights with a calm, constructive style.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of creative direction experience in a global, matrixed organization.
• Proven experience managing creative teams of 2+ direct reports.
• A portfolio showing both conceptual range and the ability to scale ideas across campaigns.
• Comfort presenting and defending work to senior executives.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Own the visual and conceptual identity for Color Wow and Pulp Riot.
• Co-create with marketing and digital partners, contributing to a shared P&L and equal seat at the table.
• Lead as the senior creative voice and manage two direct reports across the brands.
• Partner with Brand Presidents and senior stakeholders.
• Lead end-to-end creative across global hero films, retail vision, packaging, and in-salon activations.

Skills

8+ years of experience

Global matrixed organization

2+ direct reports

Portfolio demonstrating range

Executive presentation

US work authorization

Job description

Lead global brand creative for Color Wow and Pulp Riot in a matrixed, executive-reviewed environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the visual and conceptual identity for Color Wow and Pulp Riot.
• Co-create with marketing and digital partners, contributing to a shared P&L and maintaining an equal seat at the table.
• Serve as the senior creative voice and lead a team of two direct reports across the brands.
• Partner directly with Brand Presidents and senior stakeholders.
• Navigate the third round of concept revisions to sharpen outcomes without flattening the work.
• Defend a creative stance to a Brand President while authentically integrating feedback.
• Deliver in-the-moment, “kind-but-clear” feedback to a direct report when work misses the mark, and follow through with accountability if improvements are not made.
• Lead end-to-end creative across global hero films, retail vision, packaging direction, and in-salon activations.
• Facilitate productive conversations with difficult partners and find paths forward that reduce escalation.
• Manage two distinct creative voices at once, knowing when Color Wow needs a big lift and when Pulp Riot requires stepping back to let creators lead.
• Partner with the SVP to evolve in-house production capabilities and AI-augmented workflows.

Requirements

• 8+ years of creative direction experience.
• Meaningful experience inside a global, matrixed organization (CPG, beauty, fashion, luxury, or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing creative teams of 2+ direct reports, including performance management.
• A portfolio showing both conceptual range and the ability to scale ideas across a full campaign ecosystem.
• A strong, current point of view on the beauty industry and the broader cultural landscape.
• Comfort presenting and defending work to senior executives.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis.
• No immigration support or sponsorship is offered for this role.

Team and Bar

• Lead a core team of two direct reports across Art Direction and Video/Photo.
• Accountable for team growth, performance, and the ultimate quality of output.
• Resilience: concepts that survive heavy review without losing their edge.
• Craft Fluency: credibility directing film, photography, design, and emerging digital formats.
• Modern Sensibility: curiosity and confidence with AI to sharpen the creative pipeline.
• Cultural Point of View: a clear stance on what is happening in the world and why it matters to the brands.

Operating Environment

• Global organization where ideas pass through complex layers of executive review before reaching market.
• Requires a blend of conceptual brilliance and organizational fitness: building trust with non-creative peers while defending the integrity of edgy ideas.

Location and Practicalities

• New York, NY (hybrid).
• Travel for shoots and on-location work as needed.
• Office presence: three days a week for eligible full-time employees as an essential function of office-based roles.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $147,100 - $213,300 per year (based on work experience, education, and skill level).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Growth opportunities within a global organization, including partnership with senior leadership and exposure to AI-augmented creative production.

Diversity and Inclusion

• L’Oréal USA is an equal opportunity employer.
• Committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.