Job description
We’re looking for a dynamic, creatively driven Head of Marketing to lead the brand, communications, and creative strategy for our fast-growing portfolio of fragrance and beauty brands. This is a pivotal leadership role combining brand building, creative direction, product launches, and international market expansion across regions like the UAE, UK, US, India, and Europe.
You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team of marketers, designers, and storytellers managing everything from global launches and pop-up events to retail partnerships and advertising campaigns. This role is ideal for someone who blends visionary creativity with operational excellence, has deep industry experience, and thrives in fast-paced, brand-led environments.
Key Responsibilities
Brand Strategy & Creative Direction
• Own and elevate the creative and aesthetic direction across all brands under the portfolio.
• Develop and maintain brand consistency across international markets.
• Conceptualize and lead 360° creative campaigns, including photoshoots, video production, packaging design, and brand visuals.
• Partner with the CEO on brand positioning, global storytelling, and market expansion.
• Lead strategy and execution for product launch events across UAE and other global cities.
• Ensure creative alignment with advertising campaigns across offline and digital platforms.
Marketing & Communications
• Develop and execute annual marketing calendars across retail, digital, and experiential channels.
• Own the content strategy, social media management, and community storytelling.
• Manage relationships with retailers, distributors, and online.
• Plan and execute brand participation in international tradeshows and exhibitions (3–4 annually).
• Drive presence through international pop-up activations in key markets.
Performance & Campaign Management
• Supervise integrated campaign planning, content calendars, and execution of creative assets.
• Align closely with the Performance Marketing team to ensure unified messaging and branding across paid media.
• Analyze performance metrics to inform future campaign strategies.
Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary in-house marketing and creative team.
• Build and lead a high-performing team culture that encourages creativity, strategic thinking, collaboration, and accountability.
• Establish clear team structures, roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives aligned with overall business and brand goals.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between marketing, sales, product development, e-commerce, retail, and performance marketing teams to ensure seamless brand execution.
• Mentor and empower team leaders, fostering professional development, creative excellence, and a strong pipeline of future marketing leaders.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability across the team.
Budget & Resource Management
• Balance investments between creative production, brand activations, pop-ups, collaborations, and media.
Experience
• 10+ years in brand marketing or creative leadership roles within beauty, fragrance, or luxury retail.
• Proven track record of leading international product launches and brand campaigns.
• Prior experience with advertising, e-commerce, pop-ups, and retail channel marketing.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Skills
• Deep understanding of the beauty/fragrance market and consumer behavior.
• Strong capability in concept development, campaign storytelling, and creative direction.
• Excellent visual brand sensibility and ability to maintain consistent aesthetic across platforms.
• Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Basic understanding of e-commerce platforms and marketing funnels.
• Ability to travel internationally for events, shoots, pop-ups, and key meetings.
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