Junior Art Director 1 Year FTC
Charlotte Tilbury · London
About Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Founded in 2013 by world‑renowned makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury CBE, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has transformed the global beauty industry with one mission: to empower everyone, everywhere to look and feel like the most confident version of themselves. With our easy‑to‑use, easy‑to‑choose, easy‑to‑gift icons, we’ve become one of the most talked‑about beauty brands on the planet - and the magic is only growing.
Today, we’re a global beauty phenomenon, scaling at record speed across 50+ markets with over 3,000 Dream Team members bringing the Tilbury magic to life every single day. Across the world, our Retail Teams and Magic Offices work hand‑in‑hand to shape the Charlotte Tilbury experience - from the glamour of London and the style capitals of Europe, to the energy of the Americas, the vibrant beauty hubs of the Middle East and the fast‑growing innovation centres across APAC. Every region brings its own sparkle, culture and community, creating the unmistakable magic of Team Tilbury.
We’re bold. We’re disruptive. We’re powered by creativity, innovation and industry‑leading tech. And as we continue to break records across countries, channels and categories, we’re looking for extraordinary talent to join us.
About the role
We are looking for a talented Junior Art Director to join our in-house Creative Agency, supporting the creation of exceptional campaigns and content for Charlotte Tilbury.
At Charlotte Tilbury, we believe in disruption, innovation and the powerful combination of art and science to create unforgettable campaigns and content. We are looking for an imaginative, visually driven creative with a strong eye for detail, a passion for beauty and the ambition to develop their art direction skills.
You will bring an appreciation of luxury beauty, makeup artistry, colour, texture and product storytelling, alongside an interest in digital-first creative and emerging technologies, including Generative AI.
Reporting to a Senior Art Director, you will support projects from concept development through shoot preparation, production and final delivery. Working closely with the wider Creative Agency, you will help bring Charlotte Tilbury’s creative vision to life across photography, film, digital, social and retail.
As a Junior Art Director
- Support the development and execution of integrated 360° campaigns across paid, owned and earned channels.
- Contribute fresh ideas and thoughtful visual research that respond to creative briefs, brand objectives and consumer insights.
- Create inspiring moodboards, creative treatments and presentations that clearly communicate concepts and visual direction.
- Support campaign development through layout exploration, storyboarding and mockups across relevant channels.
- Assist with shoot preparation, including casting research, photography references, styling, set design and shot lists.
- On-set support for Senior Art Directors on photography and film shoots, helping deliver premium still life and talent-led beauty content.
- Assist with image and footage selects, retouching markups and post production feedback, maintaining attention to product accuracy, skin finish, colour and detail.
- Work alongside Copy, Production, Retouching, Colour, Motion Graphics and Video teams to support cohesive, high-quality execution.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Social, PR and Retail teams to help translate campaign ideas across customer touchpoints.
- Build product knowledge through collaboration with Product Development and Pro Artistry, ensuring product benefits and application inform creative ideas.
- Explore Generative AI tools for ideation, moodboarding, visual exploration and storyboarding, with guidance from senior team members.
- Awareness around developments in beauty, fashion, photography, film, design and emerging creative technologies, sharing relevant inspiration with the team.
- Take ownership of smaller creative briefs and individual deliverables with guidance, responding thoughtfully to feedback.
About you
- Experience in a junior creative role, internship or equivalent portfolio of relevant work, ideally within beauty, fashion, luxury or an agency environment.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating creative ideas, visual storytelling and considered execution across relevant formats.
- A keen eye for luxury aesthetics, with an understanding of composition, typography, colour, lighting and detail.
- A passion for beauty, makeup artistry and product storytelling, with an interest in both still life and talent-led imagery.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign and confidence building presentations in Keynote or PowerPoint.
- An understanding of how creative ideas translate across digital, social, e-commerce, print and retail.
- An interest in photography, film and post production, with a willingness to learn how shoots and creative workflows operate.
- Curiosity about Generative AI and emerging creative tools, with an awareness of usage rights, authenticity and brand standards. Practical experience in visual exploration is an advantage.
- A proactive, collaborative approach, with strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, embrace feedback and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced creative environment.
Charlotte Tilbury is a fast‑paced, dynamic and ever‑evolving environment where agility, ambition and a passion for excellence help our teams thrive. We look for people who want to grow, innovate and be part of a truly global #DreamTeam.
While we outline the experience and skills we believe set candidates up for success, they’re a guide - not a barrier. If you can demonstrate the capabilities needed for the role, we’d love to hear from you, whether you have more or less experience than listed.
Why join us?
- Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves
- We’re a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey
- Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all
- Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues
- Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog friendly days and spaces
- And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting!
At Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, our mission is to empower everyone, everywhere, to feel like the most beautiful and confident version of themselves. We bring this to life by welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, identities, and perspectives into our global team. A workforce that reflects the world around us helps us better serve our communities, our customers, our colleagues, and every candidate who takes part in our recruitment process.
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