Head of Design Cult Beauty

We're a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We're home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Who is Cult Beauty?

Well, we're a beauty-obsessed team who share a common goal - to become the most trusted beauty retailer in the world! We're all about intelligent beauty, from the way we pick our ever-lusted-after brands to how we talk to our exceptionally savvy customers. Our Cult Community values transparency and so do we. That's why we only sell the products that truly blow us away and publish every review on our site. To achieve this goal, we want to collaborate with individuals who have the same vision. As part of the Cult Beauty team, you'll be encouraged to share ideas and empowered to aim for the skies. We're a team so if we fail, we fail together and try again. We're not just here to sell the most unbelievably amazing beauty products in the world, we also want to challenge the definition of what 'beauty' is and use our platform to challenge the status quo - both in our industry and society.

Why be a Head of Design at Cult Beauty?

Indigo joined us as Brand Director a few months ago and has already launched and rolled out a rebrand for Cult so it's the perfect time for someone to join us. We have an amazing creative team in place who need a strong leader who can support Indigo with her strategic direction while being a hands-on and supportive manager. You will play a key role in translating and executing Indigo's brand vision across 360-degree campaigns, content, site, IRL experiences, and digital/social BAU. You will be working collaboratively with editorial, marketing, and social to ensure a consistent visual identity which resonates with the Cult customer.

As a Head of Design you will:

1. Ideate and craft multi-platform design solutions that are impactful, innovative, and bring the new brand vision to life on and offline.
2. Support 360-Degree Campaigns: Work on end-to-end campaign execution, ensuring cohesive, innovative and elevated design is maintained across digital, print, and social media.
3. Mentor Design Team and Support Art Direction: Partner with the house photographer on art direction for BAU photography, as well as guide junior art directors on new house art direction style. Mentor the design team, interpreting and executing the creative direction established by the Brand Director, taking a conceptual and innovative approach while maintaining consistency to constantly push the brand forward.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside marketing, editorial, and social teams to ensure visual storytelling aligns with broader brand strategy and business objectives to engage and inspire Cult Beauty's audience.
5. Quality Control and Feedback: Provide constructive guidance and feedback to the design team, ensuring all outputs are consistent, polished and on brand.

Which skills and experience do I need for this role?

1. Ideally experience in both creative agency and in-house beauty, fashion or lifestyle.
2. Multi-Channel Expertise: Proven background in creating assets across platforms, with experience in 360-degree campaigns.
3. Collaborative Art Direction: Strong skills in executing a creative vision with guidance, balancing innovation with alignment to brand direction.
4. Team Player Mindset: Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, working under the direction of the Brand Director and ensuring visibility across all stages of design.
5. Leadership and Mentorship: Experienced in managing and inspiring a team while aligning team efforts with the broader brand vision.
6. Excellent Communication: Ability to clearly communicate design rationale, interpret feedback, and ensure alignment with the established brand vision.

What's in it for me?

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Access virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive, and strongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

Please email if you require any additional support or need to make any adjustments to our recruitment process. You don't need to disclose your disability or condition, you just need to let us know what support you need or changes you need to make. If you're not sure, we can work with you to explore the available options.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

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