Full-Time

Designer – Body & SPF

Posted on 7/11/2024

Sol de Janeiro

Sol de Janeiro

201-500 employees

Brazilian-inspired skincare and body care products

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$75k - $85kAnnually

+ Bonus Program

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position in the New York metropolitan area.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Graphic Design
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
  • Preferred animation platforms: After Effects
  • 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 Brazilian culture, including creams, lotions, and perfumes with unique scents like the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. The company targets consumers seeking luxurious skincare, selling directly through their website and various retail partners. They stand out by emphasizing sustainability, using vegan-friendly and reef-safe ingredients made in the USA. The goal is to provide high-quality beauty products that capture the essence of Brazil while promoting ethical practices.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$14.2M

Headquarters

Town of Wallkill, New York

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for vegan and cruelty-free products boosts Sol de Janeiro's market appeal.
  • Experiential marketing strategies enhance consumer engagement and brand loyalty.
  • L'Occitane's acquisition could expand Sol de Janeiro's international distribution.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established premium skincare brands may impact market share.
  • L'Occitane's acquisition might alter Sol de Janeiro's brand identity.
  • Brazilian-inspired themes may limit appeal in non-tropical markets.

What makes Sol de Janeiro unique

  • Sol de Janeiro captures Brazil's essence with unique scents and ingredients.
  • The brand emphasizes vegan-friendly and reef-safe ingredients in its products.
  • Sol de Janeiro's multi-channel approach enhances its market presence and accessibility.

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Benefits

Performance Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

INACTIVE