- Location
- Neuilly-sur-Seine Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Darphin
Darphin is a Parisian skincare house founded in 1958 by master botanist Pierre Darphin, renowned for its sensorial formulas, aromatic expertise, and professional spa heritage. As an employer, the brand offers a refined environment where beauty, science, and craftsmanship converge, inviting talent to contribute to high-performance skincare rooted in botanical precision and French elegance. Its teams are encouraged to combine entrepreneurial agility with the standards of a global prestige beauty group, serving discerning clients across international markets. Darphin appeals to professionals who value innovation, ritual, wellbeing, and the quiet sophistication of a brand dedicated to radiant skin and exceptional care.
The Global Creative Manager will serve as a key driver of creative excellence for prestige skincare brands (Darphin and Lab Series), partnering with the Global Creative Director to develop and execute high-impact marketing campaigns and brand-building initiatives across all channels. This role encompasses strategic concept development, visual brand management, photography direction, and collaborative leadership across social, digital, retail, packaging, and merchandising functions to deliver a cohesive 360-degree client experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner with the Global Creative Director to develop and build strong, globally consistent brand identity across all touchpoints including social media, retail, packaging, and digital channels
- Develop strategic marketing campaign concepts and art direction that align creative vision with business objectives
- Plan, direct, and oversee photography and creative shoots while managing brand image evolution and creative templates
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with Social, Digital, Packaging, Visual Merchandising, and Creative Operations teams to ensure seamless content creation and brand consistency
- Manage relationships with external agency partners including photographers, retouchers, and illustrators to ensure accurate execution of creative vision
- Establish and communicate visual design standards, typography guidelines, and layout principles to maintain brand integrity
- Present creative concepts and strategies to diverse audiences including senior management, stakeholders, and direct reports with executive presence
Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional creative experience in luxury or prestige beauty
- Demonstrated expertise in advertising, photography, and high-end design execution
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Exceptional understanding of design principles, typography, and layout methodology
- Portfolio showcasing high-end design work and luxury brand aesthetic
- Strong strategic thinking capability with ability to translate concepts from conception to execution
- Experience in omni-channel creative development and brand management
Skills
Experience
10+ years of creative experience in luxury beauty, advertising, or related high-end design disciplines. International work experience is advantageous. Proven track record developing and executing strategic creative campaigns from conception to delivery across multiple channels.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
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Culture
Darphin offers a refined, Parisian workplace culture rooted in botanical expertise, sensorial skincare, and a commitment to excellence. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, scientific curiosity, and attentive service, creating an environment where teams contribute to a heritage of elegant, high-performance beauty.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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