You will report directly to the International Director of ELLE & ELLE Decoration, within the Artistic Direction department, which consists of three members.

The department works closely with three other teams:

Content Syndication: An internal agency facilitating the exchange of photos, texts, and videos among editions (approx. 12,000 pages per year).
International Editorial Productions: Covering Fashion, Beauty, Celebrities, Society, and Lifestyle. Marketing: Handling benchmarks, events, and B2B/B2C communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Brand Visual Identity Management

• Formalize, structure, and ensure a strong and consistent visual identity for ELLE across its 50 print and digital editions, maintaining the brand’s DNA.
• Develop and update the International Brand Guidelines (editorial content, artistic direction, marketing, and digital assets) and share them with local editions.
• Support local teams in developing creative adaptations while maintaining a premium brand positioning and visual consistency.
• Conduct global creative monitoring (competitors, typography, design, UX/UI trends) to anticipate market changes and propose relevant innovations.

2. Artistic Direction

• Develop an ambitious, innovative, and cohesive artistic vision for editorial content and communication materials (print, digital, events, video).
• Create graphic layouts for international productions destined for local editions, as well as special ELLE International projects (collaborative features, exclusive productions, B2B assets).
• Design corporate communication materials, including strategic presentations, marketing and sales documents, and visuals for international events.

3. Digital & Innovation

• Analyze and advise editions on the optimization of their websites and social media graphics, ensuring a high-quality user experience.
• Work with digital teams to integrate innovative tools and formats into editorial productions (rich media, motion design, interactive storytelling).
• Identify creative and strategic opportunities through digital innovations (augmented reality, generative AI, interactivity).
• Ensure that the brand’s visual identity is consistently applied across digital ecosystems (websites, newsletters, social media).

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Projects

• Oversee the graphic coordination of major international brand events (ELLE Style Awards, seminars, key partnerships, B2B and B2C campaigns).
• Collaborate closely with editorial, marketing, commercial, and technical teams to ensure project execution aligns with strategic objectives.
• Develop differentiating creative solutions to strengthen ELLE’s global brand image and influence.

5. Graphic Design Team Management

• Supervise an internal team comprising a graphic designer, motion designer, and interns, while managing external service providers.
• Implement efficient workflows to ensure high-quality graphic production.
• Foster innovation and skill development within the team.

PROFILE REQUIRED

 Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in artistic direction or graphic project management within the print and digital media industry.
• Proven experience in team management and international project coordination.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential.
   

Technical & Creative Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and UX/UI tools (Figma, Sketch).
• Strong digital culture, with a deep understanding of web platforms, social media, and emerging technologies (AI, AR/VR, digital interactivity).
• Excellent knowledge of luxury, fashion, and editorial design codes.
• Ability to develop a strategic creative vision, balancing innovation with brand values.
• A strong international graphic culture and sensitivity to visual trends (typography, motion design, visual storytelling).
   

Soft Skills

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with diverse stakeholders (local editors, partners, service providers).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both internally and externally.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Natural leadership, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.