Make Up For Ever Head of International Communications, PR & Social
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Posted
- May 22, 2026
About Make Up For Ever
Make Up For Ever is a globally recognised professional cosmetics brand within the Parfums & Cosmétiques division of a major luxury group. Renowned for its artistry-led product ranges, educational initiatives and strong presence in professional and prestige retail channels, the brand operates across multiple international markets and values creativity, technical excellence and commercial dynamism.
Make Up For Ever — Head of International Communications, PR & Social in Levallois-Perret, France. Lead global comms, social and influencer strategy.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and deploy a coherent global communications strategy aligned with the brand’s DNA and business ambitions.
- Protect and amplify brand image and e-reputation worldwide, ensuring consistency across markets.
- Lead and supervise social media, influencer and press strategies with a clear focus on performance, engagement and ROI.
- Develop and grow engaged communities through creative, innovative content and platform-specific activations.
- Support and enable international markets in executing local activations (social, influencer, PR) while ensuring global coherence.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with media, influencers and key opinion leaders.
- Oversee corporate communications and executive media-facing activities, including leadership messaging and crisis communications readiness.
- Plan and supervise event activations to ensure they reinforce the brand’s desirability and visual identity.
- Unite and inspire internal teams, driving cross-functional projects and international transformation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital disciplines or from a business school.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in brand communications or agency roles, with strong digital and social media expertise.
- Proven track record in influencer strategy, international communications and media relations.
- Demonstrated leadership in matrixed, multicultural organisations with experience managing cross-border teams and stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with creative agility, commercial orientation and strong stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
- Prior experience in the beauty or prestige cosmetics sector is a strong advantage.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years' experience in brand communications or agency roles, with significant responsibility for digital, social media and international PR programmes.
Education
Master's degree or equivalent in Communications, Marketing, Digital or Business School.
Workplace
The role is situated in Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
The organisation prizes professional artistry, creative experimentation and technical excellence, fostering a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Teams operate globally and collaboratively, with a strong emphasis on innovation, brand storytelling and commercial impact.
About Cerulean
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