Executive Director, Global Image & Social Greater New York City, NY Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Global Image and Social. This senior leadership role is pivotal in driving the day-to-day vision, management, and execution of the brand's global image and social creative teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating the global creative vision into culturally relevant work across various touchpoints, including campaigns, social content, and brand moments. A key aspect of the role is to ensure that all creative output is elevated, ownable to the brand, and consistent across global markets. The Executive Director will also oversee the creative process from concept to final delivery, maintain high creative standards, and lead a team with a focus on collaboration, creativity, and accountability. Applicants for the Executive Director position must have a BA or BFA and at least 13 years' of experience in a senior creative, image, social, content, or brand leadership role, with a strong background in beauty, fashion, luxury, or a highly image-driven brand environment. The role requires a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary creative teams, a strong understanding of modern image-making, social storytelling, and audience engagement. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience in managing a full creative team, from workload management to team development, is essential, as is a strong understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and presentation tools. The Executive Director will be a trusted partner to senior creative leadership, balancing global creative consistency with local market needs, and ensuring that the brand's image is effectively communicated across all major touchpoints.

Hiring Company

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.