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Full-Time

Senior Digital Designer

Americas

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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

$90k - $100kAnnually

+ Bonus Program

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Brand Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Communications
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Figma
Animation
Adobe Illustrator
Requirements
  • BA/BS/BFA degree in Graphic Design or similar.
  • 7+ years of experience working in relevant fields, beauty experience is a plus.
  • Software requirements: Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects), Figma.
  • A knowledge and foundation of animation is a must.
  • Deep knowledge of the digital world–experience in e-comm, paid media, and social media.
  • Master graphic technician: knowledge and deep understanding of color, resolution, size accuracy, and production.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely – the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback that is necessary to improve creativity.
  • Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Thoughtful, empathetic, and positive attitude with an 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 the ability to understand the objectives of all cross-functional partners and work toward solutions that meet that need and uphold the creative integrity of the brand.
Responsibilities
  • Under the leadership of the Regional CD, this role will generate clear visual ideas, design executions, and occasionally entire localized concepts for regional specificity within the space.
  • You will leverage direction from Global Brand Books and/or Global Category leads via a formal Toolkit. As a brand steward, your team will be expected to uphold brand equity across all executions and must strategically bridge the requests and ensure local markets and clients continually comply with Brand Standards.
  • Be well versed in and continually stay up to date on visual and competitive trends while maintaining digital best practices across all channels within the market. Bridge the gap between marketing objectives and unique consumer experience.
  • Concept, execute and deliver 360 digital assets (animated and static) for e-commerce websites, social media content, paid media, email campaigns, and email templates. Ensure assets satisfy marketing objectives, highlight product efficacy, brand-DNA, and storytelling.
  • Produce digital sketches, mood boards, and storyboards, including mocks and comps, as required for Regionally lead Creative.
  • Collaborate with teammates while overseeing all details of the 360 digital campaign in partnership with cross-functional partners within creative and with regional marketing counterparts. Ensure brand design standards are upheld and that the style guide is adhered to.
  • Intake feedback from creative and marketing partners and execute with best-in-class creative solutions.
  • Organize and formalize the delivery of completed work to deliver to clients and/or vendors.
  • Partner with project management teams to ensure work is delivered according to market needs.
  • Oversee the production and execution of creative assets, ensuring they align with brand guidelines and tone.
  • Organize designs clearly and efficiently for routing and presentation purposes for both internal and external partners.

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.