Dermalogica

US Creative Director

Dermalogica$130K — $150K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of creative experience in brand, agency, or in-house environments, demonstrating leadership growth.
  • Proven success in creating strategic concepts across digital, social, and omnichannel platforms.
  • Experience managing full creative production cycles, including vendor relations and budget management.
  • Ability to lead and nurture a creative team in a dynamic organizational structure.
  • Demonstrated portfolio of diverse creative works, including market-specific adaptations.
  • Knowledge in beauty, wellness, or consumer health industries preferred; insight into DTC brand positioning is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to advocate for creative ideas collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Define and promote a unique US creative vision aligned with global brand strategy.
  • Collaborate with senior marketing and commercial teams to develop campaign strategies from start to finish.
  • Translate business goals into impactful and insight-driven creative platforms.
  • Ensure consistency and high standards of brand integrity in all creative outputs across channels.
  • Lead the ideation and development of innovative campaign concepts and content materials.
  • Present creative concepts effectively to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Oversee all aspects of creative production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets.

Benefits

  • Work based out of the corporate headquarters in Carson, CA with hybrid in-office work options.
  • Participation in the company bonus plan, rewarding individual and company performance.
Full Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW

Dermalogica is seeking a US Creative Director to drive our regional creative efforts. This role sits at the intersection of strategic vision and hands-on execution and is responsible for translating global brand direction into culturally resonant, professional-grade creative for the US market. The ideal candidate brings expertise in brand storytelling, creative production and team leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Creative Leadership
  • Define and champion a distinct US creative vision aligned with Dermalogica's global brand strategy and professional-grade positioning.
  • Partner with senior marketing, brand, and commercial stakeholders to shape campaign strategy from brief through final delivery.
  • Translate business objectives into compelling, insight-driven creative platforms that resonate across consumer and professional audiences.
  • Act as the creative authority for the US market, ensuring consistency, quality, and brand integrity across all touchpoints.


Creative Concept Development
  • Lead ideation and development of breakthrough creative concepts for campaigns, product launches, seasonal moments, and always-on content.
  • Present and articulate creative concepts persuasively to internal stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
  • Build and maintain a strong portfolio of concept work that demonstrates range, strategic thinking, and measurable creative impact.


Creative Production Ownership
  • Own end-to-end creative production across channels including digital, print, social and e-commerce from concept to final asset delivery.
  • Manage production timelines, budgets, and external vendor/agency relationships to deliver high-quality work on schedule.
  • Establish and maintain scalable production workflows and quality standards to support a high volume of creative output.


Team Leadership & Global Adaptation
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and opportunities for growth.
  • Oversee the regional adaptation of global campaign assets, ensuring US market relevance while preserving brand integrity and global alignment.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance creative culture grounded in skin health expertise and professional craft.
  • Serve as the primary creative liaison between the US market and global brand teams, advocating for regional needs within the global framework.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • 8+ years of progressive creative experience within a brand, agency, or in-house creative studio, with demonstrated growth into leadership.
  • Proven track record of developing and delivering strategic creative concepts across digital, social, and omnichannel environments.
  • Experience owning full creative production cycles, including vendor management, budget oversight, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a creative team in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing diverse creative executions, concept-to-delivery examples, and regional or market-specific adaptation work.
  • Experience in beauty, wellness, or consumer health preferred; understanding of professional-grade or DTC brand positioning a plus.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to champion creative ideas at all levels of the organization.


This position will be based out of the corporate headquarters in Carson, CA with applicable hybrid in-office work guidelines.

The expected annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000.The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, and budget. This role is eligible for participation in our company bonus plan, rewarding personal performance and company results.

If you are ready to contribute to Dermalogica's mission, we would love to hear from you! To be considered for this role, please complete your online application. A member of the Human Resources team will contact you if your experience and skills are a match for the position.

About Dermalogica

Dermalogica is a skincare company that was founded in 1986 by Jane Wurwand. The company is headquartered in Carson, California and has a global presence with offices and training centers in over 80 countries. Dermalogica offers a range of skincare products, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and exfoliants. The company is known for its commitment to using high-quality, natural ingredients and for its focus on education and training for skincare professionals. Dermalogica is a certified cruelty-free company and does not test its products on animals. The company is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Dermalogica
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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