Temporary - Copywriter

Allies of Skin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Allies of Skin is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Copywriter to shape the voice of a science-backed skincare brand. You will translate clinical innovation and ingredient science into consumer-facing narratives that educate, engage, and convert across channels.

The ideal candidate combines creative storytelling with scientific curiosity, capable of launching breakthrough campaigns and crafting high-performing product detail pages while maintaining a premium brand voice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of copywriting experience in beauty or skincare.
• Strong portfolio across campaigns, digital commerce, CRM.
• Experience writing in a premium brand voice.
• Ability to translate scientific or ingredient-driven information.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead copy for product development launches from concept through campaign execution.
• Craft product narratives communicating formulation innovation and clinical efficacy.
• Develop launch messaging frameworks and taglines.
• Translate complex science into clear consumer language.
• Own website copy across PDPs and category pages.
• Write lifecycle marketing content including emails and SMS.
• Support social media copy across channels.

Skills

Copywriting

Beauty & skincare

Brand voice

Editing & proofreading

Storytelling

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Copywriter to join our growing team and help shape the voice of a contemporary, science-backed skincare brand. This role will be responsible for translating clinical innovation, ingredient science, and product efficacy into compelling, consumer-facing narratives that drive engagement, education, and conversion across all channels.

About The Role

We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Copywriter to join our growing team and help shape the voice of a contemporary, science-backed skincare brand. This role will be responsible for translating clinical innovation, ingredient science, and product efficacy into compelling, consumer-facing narratives that drive engagement, education, and conversion across all channels. The ideal candidate possesses a rare combination of creative storytelling and scientific curiosity—someone equally comfortable writing a breakthrough product launch campaign as they are crafting a high-performing product detail page. They understand how to elevate complex skincare science into clear, persuasive language while maintaining a premium, sophisticated brand voice. Reporting to the Art Director, this role will partner closely with Brand Marketing, Product Development, E-Commerce, CRM, Social, and Design teams to ensure consistency and excellence across every customer touchpoint. This role is a temporary position for an initial three-month project period, with the possibility of extension or conversion to full time employment, subject to business requirements and performance.

What You'll Do

Brand & Product Storytelling

• Lead copy development for new product development (NPD) launches, from concept and positioning through campaign execution
• Craft compelling product narratives that communicate formulation innovation, ingredient benefits, and clinical efficacy
• Develop launch messaging frameworks, campaign concepts, taglines, and supporting creative copy
• Translate complex scientific information into clear, accessible, and engaging consumer language

Packaging & Product Experience

• Write and refine primary and secondary packaging copy, including product descriptions, directions, claims, and regulatory-compliant messaging
• Partner with Product Development and Regulatory teams to ensure accuracy and consistency across all packaging communications

Digital & E-Commerce

• Own website copy across key consumer touchpoints, including: Product Detail Pages (PDPs), Landing Pages, Collection and category pages, Promotional banners, Bundles and merchandising experiences.
• Optimize content to balance brand storytelling, education, and conversion.

CRM & Retention

• Develop copy for lifecycle marketing initiatives, including: Email campaigns, Automated customer journeys, Product launch communications, Promotional and retention programs.
• Write SMS messaging that reflects the brand voice while driving engagement and conversion.

Social & Brand Communications

• Support social media copywriting across organic and paid channels
• Contribute to content calendars, campaign messaging, and brand storytelling initiatives
• Ensure all communications reinforce the brand's premium positioning and strategic narrative

Brand Stewardship

• Serve as a guardian of the brand voice across all channels
• Maintain consistency in tone, messaging, and positioning while adapting copy for channel-specific needs
• Continuously evolve and refine messaging frameworks as the brand grows
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of copywriting experience, preferably within beauty, skincare, wellness, luxury consumer goods, or related categories
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise across campaign development, digital commerce, CRM, and product storytelling
• Proven ability to write within a premium, elevated brand voice
• Experience translating scientific, technical, or ingredient-driven information into compelling consumer narratives
• Strong understanding of skincare, beauty, wellness, or adjacent consumer categories
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Strong self-management, prioritization, and ownership of outcomes
• Proactive problem-solving and clear, consistent communication

The Pay Range For This Role Is

80,000 - 95,000 USD per year(Los Angeles, CA)