Head of Arts & Culture

Reports to: Head of Global Creative, OPI

Scope / Brands: OPI, global packaging, global creative concept

WellaCompany is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, WellaCompany and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, WellaCompany empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

This is more than an Art Director role—it’s an opportunity to help shape a brand people know and love. We’re looking for a strategic, concept-driven creative who can translate brand vision and business goals into work that resonates. Across design, video, and copy, every touchpoint should feel intentional, inspiring, and part of a cohesive, elevated story.

Reporting to the Global Head of Creative, you’ll join a team that cares deeply about both the work and each other—an environment where ideas are championed, creativity is nurtured, and individuals are supported in growing and evolving their craft.

As an Art Director, you’ll help push the brand forward—shaping storytelling, elevating product narratives, and ensuring creative work balances bold expression with clarity and consistency across the customer journey.

Within the Creative team, you’ll act as both collaborator and leader—driving concept development and collaborating closely across Editorial, Creative Operations, Print, and Digital teams to ensure ideas are executed with clarity and cohesion across every brand touchpoint.

Above all, you’ll be part of a team that believes great work happens when people feel inspired, supported, and connected—where every creative detail matters, and the work speaks for itself.

Partner with the Head of Creative to evolve brand identity, visual language, and storytelling in alignment with brand and business priorities

Lead the development of integrated, concept-driven creative across the full consumer journey—from campaign through channel execution

Translate business and marketing strategies into insight-driven creative that elevates brand expression and drives engagement

Provide clear creative direction across projects, ensuring work delivers against objectives, timelines, and the highest standards of craft

Demonstrate excellence in typographic and graphic design, with a refined eye for detail, composition, and visual storytelling

Lead and art direct photo and video shoots across campaign and social, ensuring a cohesive creative vision and a nuanced understanding of how content is tailored by channel—social,

Present and articulate creative concepts with clarity and confidence, inspiring alignment with stakeholders and senior leadership

Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Digital, Product, Sales Strategy, Shopper Marketing, and external partners to deliver cohesive, customer-centric work

Guide and oversee agencies and external partners to ensure alignment with brand vision and executional quality

Mentor and support Creative team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and creative excellence

Identify and champion new ideas, trends, and creative approaches that push the brand forward

Continuously refine creative processes and workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and overall creative impact

Bachelor’s degree in Art & Design or a related field

7+ years of experience in creative development, digital design, and branding, with a strong focus on fashion, beauty, or luxury

Deep understanding of design principles, visual systems, and production processes across multiple mediums

Proven experience leading projects from concept through design and final production

Ability to lead and inspire teams while remaining hands-on in the work

Strong awareness of digital, e-commerce, and in-store environments, with a keen understanding of packaging, fashion/beauty, and lifestyle trends

Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD) and modern design tools such as Figma and Sketch

Working knowledge of emerging AI tools, with curiosity and openness to exploring and integrating new technologies into the creative process

Extensive network and familiarity with creative and production talent, including photographers, stylists, glam teams, and other key partners

Strong knowledge of current and emerging trends across branding, creative, photography, design, and culture

Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, focus, and attention to detail

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint)

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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