hi there, we’re amika. a friend to hair, hairstylists, her, him, them, + you. amika means friend in the language esperanto and is a symbol of our belief in the power of community + the beauty of diversity.  
 
brooklyn-born + salon raised: where creativity + culture is a way of life. we’re a collective of creatives, hairstylists, chemists, + product enthusiasts that like to bend the rules.  

we created 11 collections for every hair type, texture + style - all hair is welcome. 

 

the job:

as the Associate Creative Director, you will report to the Creative Director with the responsibility of supporting large campaigns while leading smaller or seasonal campaigns.  In this role, you will be responsible for project and design review as well as the overall quality of work produced by the creative department when the Creative Director is on set, traveling, or otherwise deposed. You will be responsible for partnering with the Creative Director and the entire team to develop and evolve creative guidelines and while supporting the team’s creative work, both internally and externally. 

location: Brooklyn, NY (can work remotely, must be willing and able to come into office when needed)

salary: $145,000 - $160,000 + benefits

 

what you'll do

  • Partner with the Creative Director to assist in leading and mentoring the in-house creative design team while closely partnering with marketing, e-comm, and other cross-functional teams such as international marketing and sales teams to develop content that proves to be effective, engaging, and consistent 
  • Collaborate with the Creative Director and SVP of Marketing to develop thoughtful, innovative omnichannel creative content and campaigns in line with brand strategy and business objectives, while helping maintain direct team and processes to position a rapidly-growing brand for strategic ways of working. 
  • Work with Creative Director to support the creative strategy and lead development of innovative creative content for a brand that stands for fun, effective, inclusivity and sustainability 
  • Effectively balance creative strategy and execution with a hands-on approach to concepting, art direction, pre-production & content capture to deliver compelling creative storytelling across all omnichannel platforms.  
  • Partner closely with Marketing to understand creative needs to support overall brand strategy and activation from new launches to evergreen campaigns. 
  • Ensure a high level of excellence in concept, design, photographic art direction, supervision of retouching, supervision of production, and campaign execution. 
  • Lead the Creative Ideation and Development (with creative director oversight) of campaign concepts from briefing to final release, supporting a full consistent 360 activation lens for product launches and promotions 
  • Collaborate with the Director of Creative Operations + Production as well as external agencies as need to ensure all creative deliverables are executed on time & in budget 
  • Maintain brand differentiation by staying true to the brand values and strategy yet staying up to date and infusing the work with beauty, fashion, music, art and other cultural movements - in other words, know who we are but keep it fresh  
  • Continue to optimize amika’s Brand Guidelines and work with the team to ensure all ongoing projects remain consistent to the approved look and feel; partner with in-house design team & outside agency partners to maintain a high level of design and creative excellence and consistency across all brand touchpoints from digital to in-store 
  • Create content with an understanding of the marketing funnel; ability to leverage existing data, metrics, and campaign learnings to inform the creative work and pivot when needed; partner with marketing team to continually optimize content and align with key stakeholders across all levels of the organization  
  • Stay on top of consumer and industry insights as well as market intelligence  
  • Lead with positivity; continually uphold our culture of teamwork and collaboration  

 

must haves:

  • 8+ Years Beauty / fashion experience is strongly preferred 
  • Strong understanding of digital-first creative content best practices across the entire consumer journey  
  • Must have proven track record of developing 360 creative content across DTC, Social & Retail Point of Sale 
  • Diversified portfolio demonstrating an elevated aesthetic 
  • Keen sensibilities and a talent for building desire around a brand or product through creative content, especially through motion video 
  • Expert knowledge of brand systems, typography, layout. A rich cultural library both current and historical from which to draw inspiration and to teach and inspire a young team of Creatives 
  • Proven experience creating compelling content and storytelling on social media 
  • An audience-first mindset. Ability to translate consumer research and insights into effective creative strategies and designs 
  • Must genuinely enjoy working with & teaching young designers & mentoring them 
  • Proven history of building, leading and motivating a team to create their best work by nurturing, inspiring and challenging 

 

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