Design Lead — Brand Visuals, Hands-On Creative (PTO + Health)

POV Beauty; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days PTO

9 Holidays

5 Sick Days

Medical, Dental & Vision paid

Employee Discounts

Job summary

POV Beauty is seeking a Design Lead in Los Angeles to own the brand’s visual identity across packaging, retail and campaigns. You’ll lead a small design team, set the visual bar, and work hands-on on major moments from concept to final execution.

You’ll report to the VP, Creative Director, and collaborate with copy and marketing to keep the brand vibrant, current, and uniquely POV. This is a fast-moving, collaborative environment where ideas become reality quickly, shaping how customers

Qualifications

• 7+ years in design with real experience owning visual direction for a brand.
• Experience leading or managing designers, formally or informally.
• Thrive in small, fast-moving teams — lead and stay hands-on.
• Packaging and retail/visual merchandising experience is a big plus.
• Beauty, CPG, or DTC background preferred.
• Portfolio required — show brand/identity work and campaign execution.
• Creative excursions — annual team offsites to refresh inspiration.

Responsibilities

• Own the brand's visual direction and guard consistency across packaging, retail, and evergreen campaigns.
• Lead design on major campaigns and art direction when needed.
• Mentor and grow the design team as it expands.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to elevate brand visuals.
• Be hands-on in production when the team needs support.

Skills

Brand direction

Team leadership

Hands-on design

Packaging visuals

Portfolio required

Job description

POV Beauty is seeking a Design Lead in Los Angeles to own the brand’s visual identity across packaging, retail and campaigns. You’ll lead a small design team, set the visual bar, and work hands-on on major moments from concept to final execution.

You’ll report to the VP, Creative Director, and collaborate with copy and marketing to keep the brand vibrant, current, and uniquely POV. This is a fast-moving, collaborative environment where ideas become reality quickly, shaping how customers