Nectar Life is hiring: Creative Manager in Los Angeles
Nectar Life, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Nectar Life is a collection of plant‑based, cruelty‑free personal care products that bring moments of sensorial delight and whimsy to daily life. Through engaging experiences that emphasize fun and togetherness, Nectar Life is reinventing the personal care market by making pure joy the primary ingredient.
We are seeking a dynamic and hands‑on Creative Manager who can lead, create, and innovate across every visual and written touchpoint of the brand. This role blends strategic leadership with active content creation—from AI‑assisted copywriting and brand storytelling to product photography and graphic design. The ideal candidate will be both a creative visionary and a doer, able to conceptualize compelling ideas and bring them to life through design, imagery, and words that embody the Nectar Life spirit.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Create: Manage and inspire the creative team while personally contributing to asset creation across digital, print, retail, and social media platforms.
AI‑Enhanced Copywriting: Use AI tools to generate, refine, and scale brand copy—campaign headlines, email marketing, product descriptions, and packaging language—while ensuring a consistent, human‑centered voice that reflects Nectar Life’s playful, uplifting tone.
Graphic Design Execution: Oversee and execute on‑brand visuals for packaging, signage, email campaigns, and digital assets, maintaining a cohesive aesthetic across all platforms.
Product Photography: Plan, direct, and shoot creative product photography sessions that highlight texture, color, and storytelling—capturing the sensorial joy at the heart of Nectar Life.
Creative Direction: Translate business goals into creative concepts and campaigns that drive engagement, conversion, and brand love.
Social Media Strategy: Collaborate with the marketing team to design visually rich content and short‑form videos for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Influencer & Content Partnerships: Work with creators and influencers to ensure content aligns with brand standards while allowing for authentic expression.
AI Workflow Integration: Evaluate and implement AI‑powered design, writing, and editing tools to improve creative efficiency and output quality.
Data‑Driven Design: Test and optimize creative assets based on engagement metrics and customer behavior insights.
Team Leadership: Mentor and develop designers, copywriters, and content creators—setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
Brand Consistency: Uphold brand guidelines across all creative outputs, ensuring a distinctive and cohesive Nectar Life identity.
Qualifications
A strong portfolio showcasing design, photography, and campaign leadership across multiple media.
Proven ability to lead creative teams while actively contributing as a designer, writer, and photographer.
5+ years of experience in creative management, art direction, or a similar role within beauty, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom) ; proficiency in AI‑driven tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, or Adobe Firefly is a plus.
Experience with product photography, lighting, composition, and post‑production editing.
Strong copywriting skills with an understanding of tone, storytelling, and consumer psychology.
Knowledge of digital marketing, e‑commerce, and social media trends.
Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
A passion for innovation, curiosity about emerging technologies, and a love for bringing joy through creativity.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
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In Summary: Nectar Life is a collection of plant‑based, cruelty‑free personal care products that bring moments of sensorial delight and whimsy to daily life . The ideal candidate will be both a creative visionary and a doer, able to conceptualize compelling ideas and bring them to life .
En Español: Nectar Life es una colección de productos para el cuidado personal basados en plantas y libres de crueldad que aportan momentos de delicia sensorial y capricho a la vida cotidiana. A través de experiencias atractivas que enfatizan la diversión y la convivencia, nectar life está reinventando el mercado del cuidado personal haciendo de la alegría pura el ingrediente principal. Buscamos un gerente creativo dinámico y práctico que pueda liderar, crear e innovar en todos los puntos visuales y escritos de la marca. Esta función combina liderazgo estratégico con creación activa de contenido... desde redacción asistida por IA y narración de marcas hasta fotografía de producto y diseño gráfico. El candidato ideal será a la vez un visionario creativo y un realizador, capaz de conceptualizar ideas convincentes y darles vida a través del diseño, imágenes y palabras que encarnan el espíritu de Nectar Life. Principales responsabilidades Lead & Create: Gestionar e inspirar al equipo creativo mientras contribuye personalmente a la creación de activos en plataformas digitales, impresas, minoristas y redes sociales. AI-Enhanced Copywriting: Utilice herramientas de IA para generar, refinar y escalar titulares de campañas de marca, marketing por correo electrónico, descripciones de productos y lenguaje de elaboración mientras se asegura un contenido coherente centrado en los seres humanos que refleja su tono lúdico y estimulante.
We are seeking a dynamic and hands‑on Creative Manager who can lead, create, and innovate across every visual and written touchpoint of the brand. This role blends strategic leadership with active content creation—from AI‑assisted copywriting and brand storytelling to product photography and graphic design. The ideal candidate will be both a creative visionary and a doer, able to conceptualize compelling ideas and bring them to life through design, imagery, and words that embody the Nectar Life spirit.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Create: Manage and inspire the creative team while personally contributing to asset creation across digital, print, retail, and social media platforms.
AI‑Enhanced Copywriting: Use AI tools to generate, refine, and scale brand copy—campaign headlines, email marketing, product descriptions, and packaging language—while ensuring a consistent, human‑centered voice that reflects Nectar Life’s playful, uplifting tone.
Graphic Design Execution: Oversee and execute on‑brand visuals for packaging, signage, email campaigns, and digital assets, maintaining a cohesive aesthetic across all platforms.
Product Photography: Plan, direct, and shoot creative product photography sessions that highlight texture, color, and storytelling—capturing the sensorial joy at the heart of Nectar Life.
Creative Direction: Translate business goals into creative concepts and campaigns that drive engagement, conversion, and brand love.
Social Media Strategy: Collaborate with the marketing team to design visually rich content and short‑form videos for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Influencer & Content Partnerships: Work with creators and influencers to ensure content aligns with brand standards while allowing for authentic expression.
AI Workflow Integration: Evaluate and implement AI‑powered design, writing, and editing tools to improve creative efficiency and output quality.
Data‑Driven Design: Test and optimize creative assets based on engagement metrics and customer behavior insights.
Team Leadership: Mentor and develop designers, copywriters, and content creators—setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
Brand Consistency: Uphold brand guidelines across all creative outputs, ensuring a distinctive and cohesive Nectar Life identity.
Qualifications
A strong portfolio showcasing design, photography, and campaign leadership across multiple media.
Proven ability to lead creative teams while actively contributing as a designer, writer, and photographer.
5+ years of experience in creative management, art direction, or a similar role within beauty, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom) ; proficiency in AI‑driven tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, or Adobe Firefly is a plus.
Experience with product photography, lighting, composition, and post‑production editing.
Strong copywriting skills with an understanding of tone, storytelling, and consumer psychology.
Knowledge of digital marketing, e‑commerce, and social media trends.
Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
A passion for innovation, curiosity about emerging technologies, and a love for bringing joy through creativity.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
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In Summary: Nectar Life is a collection of plant‑based, cruelty‑free personal care products that bring moments of sensorial delight and whimsy to daily life . The ideal candidate will be both a creative visionary and a doer, able to conceptualize compelling ideas and bring them to life .
En Español: Nectar Life es una colección de productos para el cuidado personal basados en plantas y libres de crueldad que aportan momentos de delicia sensorial y capricho a la vida cotidiana. A través de experiencias atractivas que enfatizan la diversión y la convivencia, nectar life está reinventando el mercado del cuidado personal haciendo de la alegría pura el ingrediente principal. Buscamos un gerente creativo dinámico y práctico que pueda liderar, crear e innovar en todos los puntos visuales y escritos de la marca. Esta función combina liderazgo estratégico con creación activa de contenido... desde redacción asistida por IA y narración de marcas hasta fotografía de producto y diseño gráfico. El candidato ideal será a la vez un visionario creativo y un realizador, capaz de conceptualizar ideas convincentes y darles vida a través del diseño, imágenes y palabras que encarnan el espíritu de Nectar Life. Principales responsabilidades Lead & Create: Gestionar e inspirar al equipo creativo mientras contribuye personalmente a la creación de activos en plataformas digitales, impresas, minoristas y redes sociales. AI-Enhanced Copywriting: Utilice herramientas de IA para generar, refinar y escalar titulares de campañas de marca, marketing por correo electrónico, descripciones de productos y lenguaje de elaboración mientras se asegura un contenido coherente centrado en los seres humanos que refleja su tono lúdico y estimulante.