Associate Creative Director, Skincare

Apex Systems provided pay range : $70.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr

Job Description :

Position : Associate Creative Director (ACD), Skincare – Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Location : Remote or Hybrid (San Francisco-based preferred). Candidates must be able to work remotely, be available for in-office collaboration if hybrid, and travel for on-set production as needed.

Duration : Oct 2025 – April 2026

Commitment : Full-time Contract

Marketing

Our client's Marketing team is a fast-paced, collaborative group of creatives and strategists focused on growing the skincare category through innovative, client-centric campaigns.

We translate business goals and category priorities into compelling creative that spans paid media, social, digital, in-store, and brand partnerships.

We champion inclusive storytelling, visual excellence, and strategic thinking to deepen client connection and reinforce authority in skincare.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director (ACD) to provide maternity leave coverage on our Skincare Design team.

This is a leadership role responsible for guiding the creative vision and execution of 360 marketing campaigns across digital, social, paid media, and in-store channels.

The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

• Own the creative strategy, concepting, and execution of skincare campaigns across all channels (paid, social, digital, in-store)
• Lead cross-functional campaign alignment and present creative work to executive stakeholders
• Mentor and manage team of art directors and designers, providing clear direction, actionable feedback, and developmental support
• Oversee photo and video shoots, ensuring alignment with campaign vision (on-set direction experience required)
• Review and approve work across all campaign phases to uphold creative excellence and brand standards
• Collaborate with Editorial, Production, Visual Merch, and Marketing to drive alignment and deliver best-in-class 360 campaign work
• Monitor team capacity and delegate work strategically based on project needs and individual strengths
• Champion innovation and collaboration, promoting a culture of curiosity and creative problem solving
• Support business goals with thoughtful, strategic, and effective creative solutions

Requirements

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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