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Full-Time

Designer – Body & SPF

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Sol de Janeiro

Sol de Janeiro

201-500 employees

Offers Brazilian-inspired skincare and body care products

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$75k - $85kAnnually

+ Bonus Program

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Graphic & Motion Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Communications
Adobe Photoshop
Requirements
  • BA/BS/BFA degree in graphic design, graphic communications, or related field.
  • 3-5 years’ experience working at a digital agency or in-house graphic design team for a product-driven business. Beauty experience preferred.
  • Required: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
  • A deep knowledge of digital design and digital production.
  • Understanding of branding and graphic storytelling within the digital retail environment.
  • The ideal candidate is a master graphic technician: concerned with resolutions, color and size accuracies, production values. Must know the difference between RGB and CMYK, spot color and process, a vector or a raster, etc.
  • Career track record that shows the candidate has a strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines using excellent organizational skills, quality execution and attention to detail.
  • Interest in photo art direction and assisting in preproduction, such as concepting and pulling swipe, and post production, such as making selects and assisting in overseeing retouching.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely – ability to provide and receive constructive feedback that is necessary to improve designs.
  • Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Thoughtful, empathetic, and positive attitude with infectious personal drive that energizes others.
  • A proactive, self-starter work ethic with the ability to operate independently within a small team.
  • Must be highly collaborative with ability to understand the objectives of all cross-functional partners and work toward a design that meets that need and upholds the creative integrity of the brand.
  • Must be located in NYC and Surrounding Areas.
Responsibilities
  • Adapt and translate 360 campaign and product launches.
  • Design unique retailer.com digital requests, including but not limited to web banners, landing pages, emails, paid media, and occasional print collateral.
  • Ability to be flexible and turn deliveries around quickly, with organized artwork files for final release to partners.
  • Support the Senior Art Director and wider Creative Team when needed.
  • Assist in campaigns and photo art direction tasks as needed.

Sol de Janeiro creates skin and body care products inspired by Brazil, including creams, lotions, shower gels, and perfumes. Their offerings feature unique scents and ingredients, such as the popular Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. The company sells directly to consumers through its website and various retail partners, focusing on high-quality, luxurious products that appeal to self-care enthusiasts. Sol de Janeiro is committed to sustainability, using vegan-friendly and reef-safe ingredients while ensuring quality through USA-based manufacturing.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$14.6M

Headquarters

Town of Wallkill, New York

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

54%

2 year growth

164%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition by L’Occitane Group, valuing Sol de Janeiro at $450 million, indicates strong market confidence and potential for growth.
  • Frequent product launches and limited-edition collections, like the summer energy perfume mist and SPF range, keep the brand fresh and engaging for consumers.
  • Partnerships with major retailers like Sephora and Boots enhance brand visibility and accessibility.

What critics are saying

  • The beauty and personal care market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain consumer interest.
  • Dependence on seasonal and limited-edition products may lead to inconsistent revenue streams.

What makes Sol de Janeiro unique

  • Sol de Janeiro's unique Brazilian-inspired scents and ingredients set it apart in the crowded beauty and personal care market.
  • Their multi-channel approach, including e-commerce and retail partnerships, ensures broad market reach and customer accessibility.
  • Commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, such as using vegan-friendly and reef-safe ingredients, appeals to environmentally conscious consumers.