Creative Manager

Nectar Life; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care brand located in Los Angeles seeks a Creative Manager who blends strategic leadership with hands-on content creation. The role requires a creative visionary who can manage a team and produce compelling brand narratives through design and photography. Candidates should have a strong portfolio and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with AI tools are essential. This is a full-time position offering the chance to innovate in the beauty and lifestyle sector.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio in design and campaign leadership across multiple media.
• 5+ years of experience in creative management within beauty, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
• Proven ability to lead teams while actively contributing as a designer, writer, and photographer.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire the creative team, contributing to asset creation.
• Use AI tools for brand copy and ensure a consistent voice.
• Oversee and execute on-brand visuals for various platforms.

Skills

Creative leadership

Graphic design

AI-enhanced copywriting

Product photography

Digital marketing

Project management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI-driven tools

Job description

Nectar Life is a collection of plant‑based, cruelty‑free personal care products that bring moments of sensorial delight and whimsy to daily life. Through engaging experiences that emphasize fun and togetherness, Nectar Life is reinventing the personal care market by making pure joy the primary ingredient.

We are seeking a dynamic and hands‑on Creative Manager who can lead, create, and innovate across every visual and written touchpoint of the brand. This role blends strategic leadership with active content creation—from AI‑assisted copywriting and brand storytelling to product photography and graphic design. The ideal candidate will be both a creative visionary and a doer, able to conceptualize compelling ideas and bring them to life through design, imagery, and words that embody the Nectar Life spirit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Create: Manage and inspire the creative team while personally contributing to asset creation across digital, print, retail, and social media platforms.
• AI‑Enhanced Copywriting: Use AI tools to generate, refine, and scale brand copy—campaign headlines, email marketing, product descriptions, and packaging language—while ensuring a consistent, human‑centered voice that reflects Nectar Life’s playful, uplifting tone.
• Graphic Design Execution: Oversee and execute on‑brand visuals for packaging, signage, email campaigns, and digital assets, maintaining a cohesive aesthetic across all platforms.
• Product Photography: Plan, direct, and shoot creative product photography sessions that highlight texture, color, and storytelling—capturing the sensorial joy at the heart of Nectar Life.
• Creative Direction: Translate business goals into creative concepts and campaigns that drive engagement, conversion, and brand love.
• Social Media Strategy: Collaborate with the marketing team to design visually rich content and short‑form videos for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Influencer & Content Partnerships: Work with creators and influencers to ensure content aligns with brand standards while allowing for authentic expression.
• AI Workflow Integration: Evaluate and implement AI‑powered design, writing, and editing tools to improve creative efficiency and output quality.
• Data‑Driven Design: Test and optimize creative assets based on engagement metrics and customer behavior insights.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop designers, copywriters, and content creators—setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
• Brand Consistency: Uphold brand guidelines across all creative outputs, ensuring a distinctive and cohesive Nectar Life identity.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio showcasing design, photography, and campaign leadership across multiple media.
• Proven ability to lead creative teams while actively contributing as a designer, writer, and photographer.
• 5+ years of experience in creative management, art direction, or a similar role within beauty, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom); proficiency in AI‑driven tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, or Adobe Firefly is a plus.
• Experience with product photography, lighting, composition, and post‑production editing.
• Strong copywriting skills with an understanding of tone, storytelling, and consumer psychology.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, e‑commerce, and social media trends.
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• A passion for innovation, curiosity about emerging technologies, and a love for bringing joy through creativity.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time