Edgewell Personal Care · 16 hours ago
Art Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expEdgewell Personal Care is a vibrant global community dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of their work. As an Art Director, you will lead the visual identity of a diverse portfolio of personal care brands, managing a team of creatives and collaborating with various departments to deliver high-impact creative across multiple channels.
Consumer GoodsHealth CareManufacturingSales
Responsibilities
Lead creative concepting and execution across eCommerce, social, packaging, retail and print, ensuring cohesive brand storytelling
Translate brand strategy and insights into strong visual systems and standout creative ideas
Partner with the Associate Creative Director to shape direction, develop campaign/seasonal toolkits, and elevate overall brand look and feel
Provide clear art direction and feedback to designers and agency partners to deliver work that meets creative and business objectives
Present work to stakeholders with confidence, articulating the “why” behind decisions and integrating input thoughtfully
Uphold best-in-class craft and consistency across all deliverables, from concept through final output
Stay current with emerging creative technologies and AI-powered tools, leveraging them to enhance ideation, efficiency, and execution
Oversee the design and delivery of: eCommerce content ( PDPs, A+, brand stores, content pages, CRM, DTC), partnering with eCommerce and Integrated Comms to set visual direction, review work, and deliver conversion-focused, on-brand content for key retailers (e.g., Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com) and DTC
Social content (always-on and campaign): lead art direction for channel-specific creative, define/maintain social design guidelines, and ensure brand consistency and performance across platforms
Retail / POS / display assets, print collateral, and consumer marketing materials
Photo and video shoots: lead art direction from brief through on-set execution; oversee pre- and post-production assets, including selects, retouching/edits, and final file delivery optimized for each channel (social, eComm/eRetail, retail, print)
Stay current with platform trends, retail standards, and performance-driven creative best practices in CPG
Serve as the day-to-day creative owner for packaging projects, including new product launches, line extensions, claims updates, and renovations
Collaborate with Brand, Product Development, Regulatory, and Packaging Engineering to ensure packaging solutions are strategically aligned, compliant, and production-ready
Oversee packaging design from concept through final mechanicals, ensuring strong shelf blocking, hierarchy, and consumer clarity
Guide designers on packaging best practices, print constraints, and dielines
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of designers and/or freelancers, providing clear creative direction and consistent feedback
Delegate projects effectively, balancing workload, timelines, and growth opportunities
Run check-ins to support creative development, collaboration, and executional excellence
Participate in resourcing conversations with Creative leadership to ensure the right talent is assigned to priority work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field — or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of professional design experience, ideally within CPG, personal care, beauty, retail, or agency environments
2+ years of art direction and/or design leadership experience, including mentorship or people management
Strong portfolio demonstrating brand storytelling and execution across packaging, digital, print, and integrated campaigns
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop); working knowledge of Figma and After Effects (or similar) preferred
Deep understanding of packaging design systems, print production, dielines, and vendor workflows
Strong conceptual thinker with an equally strong production/detail orientation
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines
Confident communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to influence cross-functional partners
Collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style that inspires trust and creative growth
Preferred
Working knowledge of Figma and After Effects (or similar)
Benefits
Participation in an incentive program linked to performance
Company
Edgewell Personal Care
Edgewell Personal Care manufactures and markets a diversified range of personal care products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Rod Little
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jessica Spence
President of Edgewell Personal Care’s North America Business
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