- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Aesop
Aesop makes skin, hair and body care, fragrances and scents for the home. It began in a Melbourne hair salon in 1987 and joined L’Oréal in 2023.
Aesop seeks a Senior Art Director to shape concepts, experiences and creative assets, and lead hands-on art direction and execution across channels. Reporting to the Head of Art Direction, the role partners across the business to deliver campaigns and projects from conception to completion while upholding Aesop's brand standards. This is a permanent, full-time position in London.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute exceptional conceptual thinking and execution for campaigns from conception to completion.
- Develop brand, product and editorial content and experiences that meet agreed KPIs.
- Support the Global Creative Director in honouring Aesop's aesthetic heritage while driving innovation across projects and products.
- Mentor art directors and graphic designers, encouraging collaboration, ownership and continued learning.
- Collaborate with the digital team on content and ecommerce initiatives, including UX, module design and asset creation across digital and social channels.
- Work closely with the Product Team to ensure packaging and product design is viable and consistent across communications.
- Help create digital templates, guidelines and specification documents, recommending enhancements and efficiencies.
- Advocate, endorse and implement the Creative Strategy while developing and promoting Aesop's culture and values.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with postgraduate studies, in a relevant field such as liberal arts, creative writing, cultural studies, media studies or graphic design, or equivalent experience.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience, including in-depth experience in a senior role such as Art Director, Senior Art Director, ACD, Head of Art, Head of Digital or Design Director.
- Ability to lead art direction for a 360 global campaign comprising stills and motion, with hands-on involvement from brief through final rollout across all channels.
- Experience developing campaigns across Skin Care, Body Care, Fragrance, Home and Design categories.
- Ability to conceptualise, design and implement responsive experiences, social media, ecommerce, email, CRM and retail graphics.
- Ability to tailor communications to diverse audience needs across print and digital platforms without compromising brand voice.
- Conceptual, innovative and adventurous approach, with an acute eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
Skills
Experience
At least 8 years of relevant experience, including in-depth experience in a senior role such as Art Director, Senior Art Director, ACD, Head of Art, Head of Digital or Design Director.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; postgraduate studies preferred. Equivalent experience is accepted.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Money-saving offers; free mortgage advice; share options; enhanced pension plan; up to 60% off selected brands; private medical and dental insurance; discounted gym memberships; onsite mental health support; enhanced family leave for all; up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave; learning and development opportunities, including leadership programmes and monthly expert talks.
Culture
In an Aesop store, consultants demonstrate products and help visitors choose a routine. The architecture varies by location, down to the materials used around the demonstration basin.
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