Art Director (No7 Beauty Company)

Mid Weight Creative / Art Director

– No7 Beauty Company

Company: The Pharm (part of VML, WPP)

Location: Sea Containers, London

Reporting to: Global Creative Lead - No.7 Beauty Company

We are The Pharm: an integrated, multi-specialty service and consulting model where we work with our client Walgreens Boots Alliance in partnership towards one shared mission: to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives.

The 150+ experts assembled at The Pharm have a unique opportunity to dedicate ourselves to one client in pursuit of their ambitious mission, while collaborating with experts from across several agencies (VML, Ogilvy, Essence MediaCom) within our holding company, WPP.

The Role

Reporting to the Global Creative Lead…

This role for mid weight creative / art director, will work independently on medium to large scale Client projects, occasionally with a senior creative/team, and be responsible for the creation and development of advertising ideas – both visual appearance and the written word.

Someone who would have had previous art directional/design experience in the fashion/beauty industry.

Through multi-platform formats: print, TV, Content, Direct Marketing, Social, Mobile etc, this person should be able to combine artistic sensibilities and understanding with knowledge of design and production process to create work which engages identified customers. Working in an integrated creative environment, in partnership with The Pharm’s other team’s.

Key Responsibilities

• Experienced in supporting projects, large and small, from start to finish.
• Passion and curious about the latest creative/design innovations - interested and active within the creative industry outside of the 9-to-5.
• A flexible attitude, with the ability to apply your thinking to any brief that’s thrown your way.
• Must have a proven track record working in the beauty/fashion industry as an art director or designer.
• Able to deliver great conceptual ideas, with a portfolio displaying the depth of your creativity and expertise in this area.
• Able to work across a wide variety of clients, with a broad range of advertising needs (traditional to cutting edge), from prime-time TV ads to ideas which flow across mobile, digital, content etc.
• Able to execute award winning campaigns across all media channels including social, mobile, activation, Experiential and broadcast.

A thorough understanding of the project process within a creative agency - from client brief through to post-project-evaluation.

You

Works collaboratively – recognises the value and responsibility of working in a team and seeks to maintain and build effective relationships both internally and externally.

• Retail/Agency background in a definite bonus!
• Thinks innovatively – looks beyond the obvious to develop highly engaging ideas and campaigns.
• Works effectively through job and organisational changes.
• Strives to achieve excellence in everything that they do.
• Demonstrates ‘passion’ – approaches all tasks in a wholehearted and enthusiastic manner.
• Shows initiative and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Recognises the need for management support when necessary.
• Constantly looks for and learns from new information or experiences.
• Deals constructively with frustration and stress, maintaining a professional and positive manner.
• Is direct and honest in dealing with others.
• Treats all people with respect and fairness.

What's in it for you?

Aside from a generous annual leave allowance and pension allowances, you will have access to a whole host of other benefits and activities such as:

• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• BUPA
• Flexible hybrid-working schedule
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Well-being Programme
• Employee Assistance Support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care and Glasses Vouchers
• Season Ticket Loans
• WPP Discounts

You will also have a clear long-term career development plan and access to our learning and development activities and online learning platforms.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Pharm is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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