Brand Director, AVESTAN - Global

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.

Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose *. * We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don't. Because normal gets you nowhere.

We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.

We are growing rapidly and we're looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Director of Brand, Avestan - Global will lead brand strategy, storytelling, GTM planning, and communications for Deciem's AVESTAN brand. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the global positioning and unique point of view of the AVESTAN brand.

Through considered global expansion, this leader will deliver growth for AVESTAN whilst ensuring that people continue to connect deeply with its founding values & principles. Reporting to DECIEM's VP Brand, the Brand Director for AVESTAN will guide a small dedicated team, and also build cross functional working relationships with the wider DECIEM group. This role will be based in London or New York and requires regular global travel to AVESTAN locations around the world.

WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Develop and execute the global growth strategy for AVESTAN, inclusive of brand development, product development, and retail expansion

• Act as the brand guardian across all facets of brand and business management, including the overarching brand strategy, social channels, product campaigns, product launches, and key moments

• Develop and own all brand foundational elements (target consumer, positioning, tone messaging, and beyond)

• Maintain, secure, and develop an ownable tone of voice for the brand, and ensure consistency across all AVESTAN touchpoints

• Lead the go-to-market management of brand launches across markets, ensuring sales targets are achieved while remaining on brand equity

• Protect and build upon AVESTAN's unique brand message and aesthetic through well-crafted and tightly-held values, principles, and design guidelines

• Lead storytelling strategy across earned, owned, and paid channels working in close partnership with digital, social, comms, and commercial teams

• Craft launch narratives, key messages, and compelling angles to engage media, influencers, and creators

• Responsible for the entrepreneurial facet of the Brand, identifying sales opportunities and helping to drive them through in the business

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Scientific, Digital, Retail, Supply Chain and Finance to execute tactics that will continue to grow brand equity and identify key areas of opportunity for DECIEM globally

• Work with the Commercial team and support the creation of sell-in material, pitch decks, and beyond. Partner closely in planning and distribution discussions

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS TO GET THE JOB DONE

• 10+ years experience in Brand Direction, Creative Direction, or Marketing. 5+ years of people management experience

• Experience in leading a highly conceptual brand or project

• Significant leadership and vision setting experience

• Experience building and executing effective brand strategies with proven business growth impact

• Leads collaboratively by partnering with others internally and externally to engage multiple stakeholders, foster alignment, gain consensus and influence outcomes

• An obsession with experimental marketing and brand equity building

• A love of the earth, travel, design, culture, and unique experiences

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to...

• ? Defy Convention.

• ? Make it real.

• ? Play in the grey.

• ? Build Bridges.

• ? Be the rabbit.

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we've been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We're still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM's objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey ( term=na&utm\ campaign=2023-08-25-DECIEM-belongingisthedestination-ssi&utm\ medium=email&utm\ source=sfmc) ".

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].