Our Mission
Prose is truly custom hair and skin care made-to-orderjust for you. Our line of custom products are made by an in-house Paris-based R&D team of gifted chemists who combine natural ingredients in innovative ways alongside dermatologists giving consumers clean skin care hair care and impeccable results.
At the heart of Proses success is Singular its proprietary AI-powered beauty-tech platform which has revolutionized personalized beauty at scale. Marrying a technology-driven approach with an apothecary-style concept all Prose hair and skin care products are personalized to your one-of-a-kind hair skin goals and environment.
Were a company that wants to change beauty practices so were changing the way beauty companies practice. As a certified B Corporation a Public Benefit Corporation and Climate Neutral were proving that good business is always sustainable. With Prose theres nothing sacrificed to bring you great productsnot trees materials wages or performance.
Prose & Singular in Numbers
- Founded in 2017 with hubs in Paris New York and Los Angeles
- 10M consultations completed
- 2M customers and 350K active subscribers
- 21M custom products made with 1M unique formulas
- 350 team members across disciplines
- $600M in lifetime sales with $165M revenue in 2024
- Profitable since 2024
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The Design Director Brand Creative will lead design art direction and brand expression across 360 channelsensuring creative excellence and consistency at every this role youll play a pivotal part in defining and evolving Proses visual identity across campaigns packaging digital platforms and more.
The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility and strategic mindset translating brand values data and innovation into cohesive high-impact creative work. This role requires a leader who can scale systems across mediums guide a multidisciplinary team and balance hands-on execution with creative leadership. Success will rely on strong creative problem-solving cross-functional collaboration and the ability to deliver work that is both brand relevant and commercially effective.
The Design Director Brand Creative will shape and elevate how Prose shows up guiding design art direction and brand expression across every channel. This role sits at the center of our visual identity ensuring that every touchpoint from campaigns to packaging to digital experiences feels cohesive crafted and unmistakably Prose.
Were looking for a leader with strong creative instincts and a strategic systems-first mindset. Someone who can translate our brand values insights and innovation into thoughtful high-impact work. You should be comfortable moving between hands-on design and creative direction supporting a multidisciplinary team while building scalable future-forward design systems.
Success in this role will come from clear creative judgment strong partnership across teams and an ability to balance brand storytelling with commercial intent bringing ideas to life in a way that feels both smart and deeply Prose.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the VP of Brand Creative and cross-functional teams to develop culturally relevant forward-thinking concepts that translate data and insights into visual narratives and experiences that resonate with consumers.Lead the design vision and art direction for brand identity and campaigns from concept through execution ensuring consistency and excellence across all 360 touchpointsincluding print digital (site email sms) paid social and packaging (physical packaging secondary unboxing collateral etc..)Partner with growth marketers and external creative agencies to analyze performance and audience insights to develop ads that balance brand ethos with performance goals. Provide clear constructive design direction and feedback to cross-functional creative partners and external videos.Manage mentor and develop a team of full-time and contract multidisciplinary designers fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and excellence.Translate strategic business priorities into design concepts that elevate the brand and deliver measurable impact.Oversee creative development across all touchpoints for seasonal campaigns product launches and ongoing business-as-usual initiatives.Present creative concepts to internal stakeholders incorporating feedback through thoughtful solution-oriented design thinking.Balance creative vision with commercial objectives to deliver work that is both distinctive and effective.Develop and maintain campaign toolkits visual guidelines and scalable systems that uphold brand principles for both internal and external partners.Oversee and approve brand and product imagery across site digital marketing print collateral and paid media; partner with Creative Operations to track usage rights and maintain the image library.Provide feedback guidance and storyboard frameworks for performance marketing ads.Partner with Project Management to guide resource planning and prioritization across multiple projects and roadmap.Collaborate with partner teams (Marketing Social Digital Product and Operations) to ensure cohesive integrated brand execution.Key Qualifications
10 years of creative experience including 5 years of manager experience at a direct-to-consumer or globally recognized brand subscription brand experience is a plus!Skilled at developing and building teams ability to mentor and provide career development plans.Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple channels and touchpoints.Deep understanding of beauty (masstige to prestige) fashion and design trends with a passion for innovation and creating consumer-centric experiences.Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into impactful creative solutions.Proven record of delivering design excellence and measurable results across digital print and paid media.Awareness of emerging technologies including AI and their potential to enhance creative workflows.Strong communicator adept at partnering with creative and cross-functional teams.Solid foundation in packaging design and experience scaling design systems across physical and digital products.Skilled at balancing creative needs with commercial priorities in a fast-paced hands-on environment.Proactive collaborative and entrepreneurial in approach.Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator InDesign Photoshop) and Figma.Exceptional portfolio showcasing strategic thinking creative vision and versatility.Excellent communication presentation and storytelling skills.Experience collaborating with Marketing Digital Social and external agency partners.Bachelors degree in Design Fine Arts Communications or a related field.Perks & Benefits
Prose fosters inclusivity learning and diversity within our teams and workplace. Just as we celebrate unique beauty every team member is encouraged to show up as their full addition to creating an environment where all individuals feel welcome we offer benefits that include :
A competitive and flexible PTO policyCompetitive compensation package8 weeks of Work From AnywhereCompany sponsored health care plan (medical dental and vision plans)401k matching$125 monthly wellness allowanceFSA and commuter benefitsSnacks and vending machine available on siteIn the New York area the anticipated base salary range for this role is $150000 to $172000 annually (10% discretionary bonus and equity). Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience qualifications knowledge and skills. This role will be a hybrid position based out of our Williamsburg office and the expectation is that this person will be in the office 3 days per week with travel to Paris France.
Prose Values
Intentional Inclusivity
We know the best ideas come from open minds and willingness to listen. While our products cater to the individual an invitation into our process is always open to our community.We value our differences and diverse backgrounds by communicating openly managing with transparency and striving to understand one anothers perspective. Its a key ingredient to our innovation.Connected Collaboration
Our strength as a group will outlast our efforts as individual contributors. With offices across countries staying inventive and agile deepens our clear vision and consistent communication.We stay in a spirit of entrepreneurial collaboration : We do not have consensus at all times but we trust one another to work toward our common goals. Our success is an expression and result of our progressive and gratifying teamwork.Driven Together
We value ownership and coaching that encourages employees to think constructively and creatively about the business. We view employees as leaders and individuals who are accountable resourceful and responsible. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to lead.We recognize that in order to continue thinking one step ahead we will need to try new things. We strive to provide an open environment that accepts this truth making space for new ideas to emerge.Humanity Always
We assume good intentions in every interaction keeping ourselves accountable for the climate we create. We seek to understand our co-workers through this lens of conscious benevolence authenticity and fellowship.We operate with the intention of preserving resources creating an environment we can all live in for our business and the world. Sustainable care is essential to our ethos as an organization. We take a mindful approach to how we think about our people (employees) and our planet.Required Experience :
Director
Key Skills
Marketing,Logo Design,Trello,Adobe Creative Suite,Martech,Adobe Photoshop,Social Media Management,Adobe Illustrator,Copywriting,Customer relationship management,Experience Design,Adobe Indesign
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 150000 - 172000