Senior Designer

About e.l.f. Beauty

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. champions clean and cruelty-free beauty products that offer exceptional value. Since 2004, our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics has driven remarkable growth, now complemented by brands such as e.l.f. SKIN, Well People, Naturium, and rhode skin by Hailey Rhode Bieber. We focus on accessible, high-performance skincare and cosmetics tailored for diverse skin types and needs.

In Fiscal Year 26, we achieved net sales of $1.6 billion, boasting 29 consecutive quarters of growth. We rank second among mass cosmetics brands in the US and are the fastest-growing in the top five. Our compensation package includes competitive pay, bonuses often exceeding 200% of target, equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid work schedule with three days in-office.

Role Overview

The Senior Designer leads creative design efforts across the e.l.f. Beauty brand portfolio, including e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. HAIR, and Well People. This role requires close collaboration with creative teams to produce integrated campaigns spanning digital, social media, retail, experiential events, and other consumer engagement platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee design production across digital commerce, ecommerce sites, social platforms, paid media, retail, and other channels.
• Collaborate with art directors, copywriters, and cross-functional teams to translate creative briefs, product stories, and consumer insights into compelling visuals aligned with brand strategies and business goals.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality design through mastery of typography, layout, imagery, and design systems while adapting formats for various channels.
• Work alongside Brand Marketing, eCommerce, UX, Social, Integrated Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Events, and other teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Identify opportunities to develop engaging content optimized for social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
• Confidently present creative concepts and incorporate feedback efficiently.
• Design with a focus on channel-specific best practices and technical requirements to maximize impact across social, retail, mobile, web, and email.
• Provide mentorship and design guidance to junior team members.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Stay informed about trends in beauty, skincare, clean beauty, fashion, design, and social media to keep creative work relevant and effective.

Required Qualifications

• 4-5 years of design experience in fast-paced, high-volume settings, preferably within beauty, fashion, or lifestyle sectors.
• Proficiency in 360° channel design spanning social, digital, and print media.
• Expertise with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Figma, digital animation tools, and familiarity with AI technologies.
• A strong portfolio showing skillful use of typography, color theory, hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to balance creative vision with business objectives and maintain brand consistency.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organization, and time management abilities.
• A proactive, collaborative working approach capable of adapting quickly while upholding high standards.
• Passion for and knowledge of skincare, beauty, design, and cultural trends.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation combines base salary, company performance bonuses (employees can earn up to 200% of target bonus), and equity. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans, gender-neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. Salary is determined by location, experience, skills, and qualifications. Compensation elements may change at the company’s discretion.

Additional Information

This job outline describes primary duties and is subject to modifications as needed. e.l.f. Beauty upholds privacy standards in applicant data handling. AI tools may support parts of hiring but do not replace final human decisions.