Associate Design Director, Global Brand Communications

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global leader in premium beauty, seeking an Associate Design Director, Global Communications, to shape visual strategy and elevate brand storytelling across digital and print channels.

This role blends hands-on design with strategic influence, driving modern visual identities, scalable systems, and designer mentorship while partnering with executives and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional creative solutions for luxury brands worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Visual Communications, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in graphic design, visual communications, art direction, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Adobe CS, Figma, Canva, After Effects, and video editing software.
• Proficiency with Adobe Firefly, Figma Weave, ChatGPT and other gen AI tools.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design craftsmanship and innovative creative solutions.
• Experience developing and evolving brand guidelines, templates, visual systems, and scalable creative assets.
• Agency and/or in-house brand experience required.
• Deep understanding of luxury branding, visual storytelling, and premium design aesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Concepting, design, and execution of creative initiatives across websites, presentations, digital communications, social media, video, events, and print.
• Bring fresh creative thinking and strong visual storytelling that elevates the quality, impact, and effectiveness of Global Communications.
• Ensure all creative work reflects a high standard of design excellence, attention to detail, and alignment with brand objectives.
• Translate complex business and communications objectives into engaging and effective creative solutions.
• Contribute to a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead through influence, initiative, and expertise, serving as a role model for creative excellence and professional ownership.
• Partner with Executives to evolve visual identity and brand guidelines, templates, and scalable assets.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Hands-on design execution

Brand storytelling

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Visual Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva

After Effects

Video editing software

Adobe Firefly

Figma Weave

ChatGPT & AI tools

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global leader in premium beauty, seeking an Associate Design Director, Global Communications, to shape visual strategy and elevate brand storytelling across digital and print channels.

This role blends hands-on design with strategic influence, driving modern visual identities, scalable systems, and designer mentorship while partnering with executives and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional creative solutions for luxury brands worldwide.