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title: 'Art Director (Contractor) at Glossier'
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# Art Director (Contractor) at Glossier

- **Company:** Glossier
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/glossier/jobs/8155568?gh_jid=8155568

## Job description

Art Director (Contractor) New York, NY

## WHO WE ARE

Glossier is a people-powered ecosystem, brought to life by engaging online and offline experiences. In 12 years, we have built an iconic brand that goes far beyond beauty. Our brand is built on trusted emotional connection, empathy, and consistency in how we show up for people every day. We are woven into everyday moments of people’s lives, becoming part of their routines, their self-expression, and their confidence. We are defined not just by what we make, but by how we make people feel and the relationships we build over time. Our north-star values are to be Human, Curious, Playful, and Helpful. We are driven by a shared mission to become the Most Loved Lifestyle Brand in the World.

## Overview

We are looking for a proactive Art Director to join our Glossier Creative team on a freelance/contract basis. The role will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to concept, design, and produce compelling content across multiple channels and platforms -- with a focus on our paid, digital performance channels. We are looking for a self-motivated, and inspirational candidate with solid visual and motion design capabilities and understanding of online marketing media channels and the social/digital content space. The ideal candidate is willing to work full-time and on-site from our office 3 days a week.

Our in-house Creative team is responsible for a range of content -- from Glossier’s brand voice and messaging, retail/experiential production, to product and packaging design for each of our products. The role will report into the Senior Art Director.

## Responsibilities

- Establish art direction for our paid social and digital channels, ensure direction is retained throughout the whole production process
- Direct and oversee weekly, turn-key photo/video shoots
- Execute all aspects of the creative vision for the project including concepts and design, both as a whole and how it pertains to their own portion of the work
- Work closely with our Talent team to cast talent for our shoots
- Work closely with the Creative Operations/Production team to source new freelance and vendor talent (photographers, make-up artists, etc.)
- Shoot plan and shot list creation, manage and develop briefs for shoot creative services
- Post-production selects, retouching/editing notes and all else involved to bring creative direction to life
- Research new ideas and channels, stay on top of new channels and digital social trends
- Partner closely with Creative Strategy, Growth Marketing, Brand Marketing, and Social teams to develop performance-driven creative concepts that balance brand storytelling with business objectives
- Translate campaign briefs into scalable creative systems across paid social, organic social, digital, email, and ecommerce touchpoints
- Concept and design motion-first creative optimized for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Pinterest, and emerging channels

In accordance with the applicable law, the following represents a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum compensation range for this position:

- The estimated annual pay range for this role is $39.00 - $50.00 per hour
- There may be future opportunities for continued pay progression based on continued strong performance in the role.
- Compensation for the role will be determined based on permissible, non discriminatory factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

[Click here to view the candidate privacy policy under FAQ's](https://life.glossier.com/)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Glossier not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignment, benefits, layoff, and termination.

## About Glossier

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Glossier is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand that builds skincare, makeup, bodycare, and fragrance products inspired by real people and their routines.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed; last known round: Series E, July 2021)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Emily Weiss (Founder, Executive Chairwoman)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Personal Care Product Manufacturing / Beauty & Cosmetics
- Target customers: B2C (primarily direct-to-consumer online, plus retail partnerships with Sephora and pop-ups)
- Mission statement: “Skin First. Makeup Second.” — beauty built to be accessible, uncomplicated, and celebratory of individuality.

## Products & Services
- **Skincare**: Cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and masks (e.g., Milky Jelly Cleanser, Solution, Priming Moisturizer)
- **Makeup**: Lip products (Balm Dotcom, Lip Glaze), complexion (Stretch Concealer, Wowder), eyes (Lash Slick, Boy Brow)
- **Bodycare**: Body lotions, washes, and the new Body Spritz (hair + body mists)
- **Fragrance**: Signature scents (You, Fleur, Orange Blossom Neroli) and limited collaborations (e.g., Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Balm Dotcom)
- **Retail Experience**: Permanent stores in select US cities (NYC, LA, etc.) and international pop-ups (Paris, London)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (last primary round in 2021 was Series E at a reported valuation of ~$1.8B, though current valuation may differ)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue – conflicting reports: $275M (RocketReach) or $227.8M in 2025 (LinkedIn). [rocketreach.co](https://rocketreach.co/glossier-inc-profile_b54abfcff6d28e0c)
- **Total Funding**: $266.4M across 5 rounds
- **Notable Investors**: Tiger Global Management, Sequoia Capital, Thrive Capital, IVP, Index Ventures, Lone Pine Capital
- **Growth Signals**: New CEO Colin Walsh (former Procter & Gamble exec) appointed October 2025; expansion into fragrance with Body Spritz; international retail partnership with Sephora in France; continued WNBA partnership; new product drops (e.g., limited-edition basketballs, Lip Glaze with KATSEYE). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/glossier)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Strong Brand Community**: Built from the ground up via the blog Into The Gloss; loyal customer base that co-creates product feedback.
- **Skin First Philosophy**: Differentiates from traditional makeup-first brands; emphasizes skincare as the foundation.
- **Design & Customer Experience**: Thoughtful packaging, retail spaces, and a highly curated digital experience.
- **Direct-to-Consumer Model**: Allows for deep margin control and customer data ownership; supplemented by strategic retail partnerships.

## Strategic Focus
- **Product Expansion**: Growing fragrance and body care lines; entering new categories (e.g., Body Spritz).
- **International Growth**: Expanding physical retail in Europe (France) and other markets.
- **Omnichannel Presence**: Balancing DTC with selective wholesale (Sephora) and owned stores.
- **Brand Partnerships**: Collaborations with culturally relevant partners (WNBA, KATSEYE, Magnolia Bakery) to drive buzz.
- **Talent & Culture**: Recent CMO hire (Nicole Solórzano) and focus on leadership stability post-founder transition.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Beauty about you” ethos; inclusive, design-forward, and community-driven. Emphasis on individuality and fun.
- **Work Policy**: Retail/store roles are on-site; corporate roles appear hybrid (HQ in NYC). Remote options not widely advertised.
- **Perks & Compensation**: Salary ranges provided for some roles (e.g., Coordinator ~$55K, Editor ~$72K, Product Development ~$73K). [rocketreach.co](https://rocketreach.co/glossier-inc-profile_b54abfcff6d28e0c)
- **Engineering & Product Culture**: Tech stack includes Shopify, React, Looker, Figma, GitHub, and modern tools; small but dedicated technical team (~9 people). Focus on e-commerce and data-driven decisions.
- **Employee Sentiment**: Overall rating 3.1/5 (342 reviews) – work-life balance 3.1, compensation 3.3, culture 3.0, career development 2.4. [rocketreach.co](https://rocketreach.co/glossier-inc-profile_b54abfcff6d28e0c)
- **Current Openings**: 18 active jobs as of mid-2026, including Store Director, Key Lead, Vice President of Product, and part-time Sales Associates. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/glossier)

## Sources
1. [glossier.com](https://www.glossier.com/)
2. [life.glossier.com](https://life.glossier.com/)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/glossier)
4. [rocketreach.co](https://rocketreach.co/glossier-inc-profile_b54abfcff6d28e0c)
5. [leadiq.com](https://leadiq.com/c/glossier/5a1d973a2300005e0085c766)
6. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/glossier)

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