Sephora Manager, Art Direction

Toronto • Canada

Friday, February 7, 2025

Sephora, a distinguished member of the LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) family, stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the beauty industry. Renowned for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Sephora Canada is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where creativity and passion thrive. As part of a global luxury conglomerate, Sephora offers unparalleled career opportunities and access to a network of the industry's finest talent.

1. Conceptualize, design, and implement visual materials across digital, broadcast, and print platforms to support integrated marketing requirements.
2. Lead multi-channel creative campaigns, ensuring content is harmonized and each layer amplifies the other without being identical.
3. Champion brand standards and tone of voice through integrated channel creative assets across multiple pivotal initiatives and projects.
4. Develop art direction and treatments to create impactful creative that aligns with project objectives and strategic priorities, ensuring high-quality and innovative design while meeting time and budget commitments.
5. Present creative concepts when needed and provide concise feedback to the team.
6. Lead photo shoots, both small and large scale, with minimal direction to ensure the approved creative vision comes to life.
7. Utilize a keen eye for both photography and videography to deliver integrated marketing projects and campaigns.
8. Stay aware of brand and campaign performance, interpreting data to influence creative strategies and execution.
9. Advocate for creativity and produce best-in-class content to achieve business objectives.
10. Collaborate effectively with the entire creative team, cross-functional partners, and external partners.
11. Oversee all aspects of projects from concept development, design, production, to execution, ensuring results that address marketing goals and challenges.
12. Partner with collaborators through the creative feedback process to deliver exceptional results.
13. Ensure visual consistency across all communications and platforms, acting as a key consultant to ensure work created by other functions and agency partners adheres to brand standards.
14. Provide leadership and mentorship to the junior design team regarding creative processes and thinking.
15. Continuously improve project processes and workflow efficiencies.
16. Maintain a strong pulse on the latest beauty, retail, cultural, design, fashion, and social/tech trends.
17. Lead and support organic social content creation with the social team.

1. 7+ years of design/art direction experience in retail and/or agency side; beauty experience is an asset.
2. Hands-on experience and proven leadership in creative process, marketing, graphic design and brand development (campaign, brand ID, shoot, production, social and digital).
3. Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud with a proficiency across Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Premier.
4. Technical proficiency in Keynote and Microsoft Office.
5. Great at expressing yourself clearly and creatively, in writing, conversation, and presentations with the ability to influence direction, while ensuring strategic direction and providing timely feedback.
6. Adaptable, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and relish in working collaboratively with cross-functional partners to drive shared success.
7. Keen eye for detail while leading and balancing multiple projects, prioritizing integrity and accuracy in your craft.
8. Demonstration of production process, and experience working with external vendors.
9. Experience and comfort working with remote, cross-functional teams.
10. Bilingual in English and French is considered a plus.

1. Creative vision and strategic thinking.
2. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
3. Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
4. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
5. Ability to interpret data and strategic insights into creative solutions.
6. Adaptability and collaborative spirit.

A minimum of 7 years in design or art direction, preferably within the retail or agency sectors, with a focus on beauty being advantageous.

Sephora Canada offers a unique culture and a family of passionate and inspiring individuals. Employees enjoy access to the global community of the LVMH group, opportunities to support causes through the Gift of Giving Program, and a mix-and-match benefits package tailored to individual needs. Additional perks include an Employee Assistance Program, Well-Being@Sephora program, holidays, flexible work arrangements, and exclusive product gifts and discounts.

Sephora Canada is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and representative environment where every individual can belong, grow, and build a beautiful career. The company values creativity, innovation, and collaboration, fostering a workplace where employees are encouraged to express their unique perspectives and contribute to the brand's success.