Senior Designer

Crème Collective, a Beauty Brand Agency based in Costa Mesa, is seeking a Senior Designer to join our multifaceted Creative Department. This is a high-level creative role that will report to the Chief Creative Officer, and work closely with our executive, creative, sales, and social teams to innovate and execute a variety of projects including branding, package design, content creation, social campaigns, web design, and more.

The ideal candidate will have an intimate understanding of the beauty industry with practical experience in branding, editorial design, typography, and web/digital design, with the ability to work independently and alongside other designers and internal partners. We are looking for someone excited to bring ideas to the table, willing to jump in on a variety of projects, and able to multitask while meeting critical deadlines.

This is an opportunity to join a tight-knit team of driven, passionate industry professionals shaping the future of beauty and wellness.

REQUIREMENTS:

5+ years of graphic design experience (in-house creative studio a bonus)
Deep connection to beauty/self-care culture and trend 
Past experience working for a Lifestyle, Fashion, or Beauty company a plus
Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite required in Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, and XD (Figma or Sketch is great as well)
Expert understanding of illustration, typography, color theory, and layout systems
Background creating and applying style guides required
Print, digital and packaging experience required
Understanding of digital trends, best practices, current fashion and beauty trends, environmental graphics, and production process
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience leading design critiques with actionable feedback
Must be a self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and flexible
Must have a strong portfolio that exemplifies a broad range of concept development and execution for both digital and print
A perfectionist’s attention to detail and an artist’s passion for craft