Location
Barcelona
Category
Marketing and communication
Subcategory
Advertising
Sector
Advertising, PR and events
Working hours
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid (On-site and Remote)
Experience level
Employee
Department
Advertising
Description
Location: Barcelona
About us
We are Dragons, a global creative agency working with bold brands to build cultural relevance, connection, and long-term impact through strategy-led creativity.
We bridge digital and creative thinking, developing innovative work across skincare, healthcare, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, and more. Our international teams in the US and Barcelona deliver results through smart strategy, sharp creativity, and meticulous execution.
About the role
We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director with deep roots in the beauty industry — someone who understands skincare not just as a category, but as a culture.
This role is for a highly visual thinker with a strong art direction foundation, experienced in leading shoots, building brand worlds, and shaping how beauty lives today across campaigns, social, and content ecosystems.
You’ll act as a creative leader, bringing a clear point of view on how to evolve beauty through new technologies (3D, AI, CGI) while maintaining a strong sense of craft and premium execution.
Key responsibilities
- Lead creative direction across skincare and beauty brands, from concept to execution
- Drive art direction at the highest level, setting visual standards and elevating output across all touchpoints
- Own end-to-end campaigns: ideation, pitch, production, post, and multi-channel rollout
- Define and evolve art direction across film, stills, social, retail, and OOH
- Oversee and direct photo and video shoots, ensuring excellence across casting, lighting, styling, and post-production
- Translate scientific product claims into compelling, modern, and desirable storytelling
- Build scalable campaign platforms and content ecosystems, not just one-off ideas
- Collaborate closely with strategy to ensure work is insight-driven and culturally relevant
- Present and defend work to clients, acting as a trusted creative partner
- Lead and mentor creative teams (Art Directors and Copywriters), ensuring clarity, consistency, and quality
- Partner with production teams to balance creative ambition with timelines and budgets
- Stay ahead of trends in beauty, skincare, fashion, and social, bringing fresh perspectives into the work
Minimum requirements
- Proven experience as an Associate Creative Director or Senior Art Director within beauty/skincare
- Strong portfolio showcasing campaigns, art direction, and shoot execution
- Deep understanding of the beauty category, including textures, ingredients, claims, trends, and regulations
- Strong art direction background with a refined and current aesthetic sensibility
- Extensive experience leading shoots and working with photographers, stylists, talent, and post-production teams
- Experience working with premium or global beauty brands
- Solid understanding or hands-on experience with 3D, CGI, and AI in creative workflows
- Strong cultural awareness across beauty, fashion, and social media trends
- Ability to translate complex or scientific concepts into aspirational, consumer-facing ideas
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and evolve ideas with clients and teams
- Proven ability to lead projects with ownership, clarity, and accountability
- A strong, distinctive, and evolving creative point of view
Languages
- English (mandatory)
- Spanish (preferably)
- Any other languages are a plus.
What we offer
- Remote flex Fridays from 9:00 AM to 2.30 PM.
- Three weeks of remote work per year.
- Summer working hours across July and August (9:00 AM to 4.00 PM).
- Free English & Spanish classes to boost your global communication skills.
- Access to Wellhub, a wellness platform offering a wide range of fitness and wellbeing options.
- Flexible retribution plan for meals, transport and childcare.
- Holidays: 22 working days + 3 days established by the collective agreement + national and local public holidays.
- Bright, spacious offices in the heart of Barcelona.
- Competitive salary with real growth opportunities.
- A global environment, cutting-edge tools, and a culture driven by trends and innovation.
At Dragons Group, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to build an environment where every individual feels empowered and respected.
