Associate Creative Director, Skincare

Job#: 2086752

Job Description:

Position: Associate Creative Director (ACD), Skincare - Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Location: Remote or Hybrid (San Francisco-based preferred). Candidates must be able to work remotely, be available for in-office collaboration if hybrid, and travel for on-set production as needed.

Duration: Oct 2025 - April 2026

Commitment: Full-time Contract

Marketing

Our clients Marketing team is a fast-paced, collaborative group of creatives and strategists focused on growing the skincare category through innovative, client-centric campaigns. We translate business goals and category priorities into compelling creative that spans paid media, social, digital, in-store, and brand partnerships.

We champion inclusive storytelling, visual excellence, and strategic thinking to deepen client connection and reinforce authority in skincare. Our team thrives on agility, curiosity, and partnership-and we're always pushing to deliver bold ideas that drive engagement and results.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director (ACD) to provide maternity leave coverage on our Skincare Design team. This is a leadership role responsible for guiding the creative vision and execution of 360 marketing campaigns across digital, social, paid media, and in-store channels. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. The ACD will oversee a talented team of art directors and designers, partnering closely with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to ensure best-in-class execution and alignment to business objectives.

• Own the creative strategy, concepting, and execution of skincare campaigns across all channels (paid, social, digital, in-store)
• Lead cross-functional campaign alignment and present creative work to executive stakeholders
• Mentor and manage team of art directors and designers, providing clear direction, actionable feedback, and developmental support
• Oversee photo and video shoots, ensuring alignment with campaign vision (on-set direction experience required)
• Review and approve work across all campaign phases to uphold creative excellence and brand standards
• Collaborate with Editorial, Production, Visual Merch, and Marketing to drive alignment and deliver best-in-class 360 campaign work
• Monitor team capacity and delegate work strategically based on project needs and individual strengths
• Champion innovation and collaboration, promoting a culture of curiosity and creative problem solving
• Support business goals with thoughtful, strategic, and effective creative solutions

We're excited about you if you have:

• 10+ years of experience in creative direction, with a strong background in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle
• Proven experience leading large-scale 360 campaigns and directing photo/video shoots
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and compelling design
• Experienced in people management and cross-functional collaboration
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma experience a plus
• Strong communicator with excellent presentation and feedback skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
• Ability to think on your feet, problem-solve quickly, and adapt with agility in evolving situations

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.