Estée Lauder Companies Presidential Associate - Creative
- Location
- Long Island CityNew YorkUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $72,000/year
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Presidential Associate - Creative at Estée Lauder Companies, New York City. 18-month rotational leadership program for recent graduates, $72,000 annual salary.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute creative assignments across rotating functions such as social media design, brand storytelling, visual merchandising, and retail environment design
- Develop compelling content, branding concepts, and visual displays that communicate brand voice and enhance customer experience
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to implement strategic creative initiatives
- Participate in intensive onboarding, developmental education programs, and strength-based individual coaching throughout the program
- Contribute to the design and execution of product packaging, spatial aesthetics, and experiential marketing campaigns
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027, or advanced degree with up to one year of full-time work experience
- Relevant creative, design, or marketing internship or work experience
- Permanent US work authorization without restriction and without need for future sponsorship
- Ability to relocate to New York City
Skills
Experience
Relevant creative, design, or brand-related internship or work experience; global exposure or study abroad experience is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a creative, design, marketing, or related discipline with expected graduation between December 2026 and August 2027; advanced degree with up to one year of full-time non-internship work experience also accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Long Island City, New York, USA, within easy reach of New York.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 72,000 per annum.
Benefits
Intensive three-week onboarding program; full week of developmental education between rotations; continuous strength-based individual coaching; formal and informal feedback from managers and senior leaders; mentorship and networking opportunities; guaranteed consideration for Assistant Manager-level placement upon successful program completion based on business needs and performance evaluation.
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