Copywriter

HOURGLASS COSMETICS — Copywriter

Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and 2,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com

Hourglass is seeking a highly strategic, creative Copywriter who is passionate about brand and product storytelling to join its Brand Marketing team. This role will assist with copy needs across all channels, playing a pivotal part further defining the Hourglass brand voice and driving business goals.

WHAT YOU DO:

• Craft engaging, high-performing copy across all Hourglass touchpoints: PDP, site, email, paid social, in-store promotions, banners, print mailers, and organic social
• Maintain the highest editorial standards for all copy and ensure that it conforms to the Hourglass brand voice
• Translate technical product information into creative, customer-facing language
• Ensure timely delivery of content deliverables in our project management system
• Work cross-functionally to ensure all brief objectives are met
• Collaborate closely with Creative, Brand Marketing, Product Marketing, Education, Digital, and Social teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels
• Create branded social copy that is insightful, culturally relevant, and inherently sharable

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF:

• You are CREATIVE: You are innovative and forward-thinking in your approach and mindset.
• You are highly STRATEGIC: You are able to develop creative concepts and vision that support brand and business goals.
• You are extremely ORGANIZED: You are not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time.
• You are DETAIL ORIENTED: You appreciate the importance of having detailed and precise information.
• You are a strong COMMUNICATOR: You are a people person, natural leader and collaborate well with others.
• You are AGILE: You adapt well to changing needs and priorities and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines.
• You are PASSIONATE about beauty: You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty, brand and creative strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Marketing, Creative Writing, Journalism, or comparable work experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years of writing experience, ideally for a retailer or brand creative team
• Experience working within a project management system or managing copy projects from ideation to execution
• Possess a creative, positive, and flexible attitude
• Experience or interest in beauty preferred
• Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time

The expected base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $100,000.00. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.

This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.

In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or [email protected].
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