Location: New York,NY, USA
WATERFORD, a part of FISKARS GROUP
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
OUR ROLE
We are hiring a Creative Director for one of the world's most celebrated luxury crystal brands, Waterford. In this pivotal role, you will develop and execute Waterford's global creative vision, ensuring that our product designs, brand expression, and consumer experiences elevate the brand and drive growth. Your leadership will not only honor Waterford's craftsmanship and tradition but evolve the brand forward and propel the brand into new categories and global markets, supporting commercial objectives while inspiring consumers worldwide. Collaborating across functions, you'll ensure that creativity delivers measurable business impact and long-term value for Waterford.
This is a hybrid role based in New York City, with travel to key markets as needed.
WHAT YOU'LL DO AT WATERFORD:
As Creative Director, you will lead the creative strategy for Waterford, driving the brand's evolution while ensuring alignment with business goals. You will be responsible for crafting a visionary roadmap that integrates creativity with commercial priorities, positioning Waterford to expand its global presence and continue its heritage of excellence. Through collaboration with Marketing, Product Development, and Sales teams, you will ensure that every aspect of the brand resonates with consumers while driving market performance.
Develop a Creative Vision that enhances Waterford's luxury positioning and supports business growth across all product lines and markets
Lead the design team in creating exceptional products that reflect Waterford's craftsmanship and innovation while delivering on commercial objectives
Foster a culture of high performance and creativity, mentoring the design team to deliver their best work while maintaining brand consistency and alignment with business needs
Shape product and category strategy, identifying new opportunities for category expansion that align with market demand and luxury standards
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and product development teams to align creative initiatives with business strategy and market goals
Drive innovation in product development, managing external designers and artists to bring unique, commercially viable products to market
Ensure cohesive brand expression across all touchpoints-retail, digital, packaging, and marketing campaigns-to resonate with both traditional and new consumers
Inspire and empower your team to innovate and deliver high-impact creative solutions that drive both consumer engagement and market performance
WHO YOU ARE:
You are a creative leader with deep expertise in luxury design, a passion for craftsmanship, and a strong understanding of the commercial side of the business. You have an appreciation for Interiors. You balance creative vision with business acumen, ensuring that your work drives both brand and commercial success. As a natural leader, you inspire teams to think big, deliver results, and build a brand that is both timeless and forward-thinking. Your ability to translate creative ideas into business growth will be key in evolving Waterford's global presence.
10+ years of experience in luxury lifestyle, Interiors, fashion, or related industries, with expertise in product design, brand development, and business strategy
Preference for knowledge of crystal/glass design/product development process
5+ years of leadership experience in a senior creative role, ideally within a luxury or heritage brand, with demonstrated impact on business performance
Proven ability to drive long-term creative strategies that deliver both brand elevation and commercial results
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and product development teams to ensure alignment between creative and business priorities
A forward-thinking approach to luxury design, with a deep understanding of craftsmanship and the ability to anticipate consumer trends and market shifts
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire design teams, fostering original thinking and high performance while driving business impact
START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP
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Salary Range: $185,000-$225,000 Annually
Last day of application:
2024-11-15*****
At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:
Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.
Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.
Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.
Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.
Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.
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Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Our brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Moomin Arabia, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood. Our brands are present in more than 100 countries, and we have close to 450 own stores. We have approximately 7,000 employees and our global net sales in 2023 were EUR 1.1 billion.
We are driven by our common purpose: Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. In 2024, we are celebrating our 375th anniversary. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. Read more: fiskarsgroup.com