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Creative Social Media Manager | London
For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.
Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficacious ingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses. The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.
We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.
Since 2023, Aesop has been part of the L'Oréal Groupe, founded in 1909 by Eugene Schueller and is home to 37 global brands including Kiehl’s, Lancôme, SkinCeuticals, Nyx, YSL and L'Oréal Paris; presenting wide-ranging opportunities for long-term career growth.
“A business doesn’t consist of walls or machines, but people, people, people.” – Eugene Schueller
Role purpose
Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to –
Creative Strategy & Ideation
Develop forward‑thinking, platform‑relevant content concepts that strengthen Aesop’s global editorial and creative direction
Define and evolve strategic content pillars, always‑on episode formats, and storytelling frameworks across channels
Translate product launch strategies into compelling social‑first narratives and executions
Ideation of inherently social concepts and art direction
Concept Development & Art Direction
Creative responses to strategic briefs defined by the Global Senior Social Media Manager, including concept ideation through to execution
Collaborate with the Social Media Production Manager to bring concepts to life from ideation through execution
Monitor cultural, artistic, and digital trends to continuously elevate Aesop’s social creative expression
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Leading Art Direction for social, collaborating with creative, Marketing, Copywriting, PR, Retail, and Product development teams to ensure cohesive messaging and on‑brand storytelling
Support campaign development by contributing social ideation early in the creative process
Brand Quality
Ensure all creative output meets Aesop’s visual and tonal standards
Be an ambassador of brand identity, pushing boundaries while remaining true to our design and communication principles.
This is a full-time position operating with a hybrid working pattern of three days per week on site, two days per week remote.
What we are looking for
Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgement and act on diverse perspectives
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment
Significant experience Art directing: social media content creation, creative strategy, or editorial content
Proficiency in Adobe Suit (photoshop, InDesign etc)
Strong creative ideation skills and an ability to articulate ideas visually and verbally
Deep understanding of social platform behaviours, short‑form content formats, community engagement, and cultural trends
Experience developing social‑first concepts for photo, video, and emerging media formats
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Demonstrated ability to think conceptually while delivering against brand strategy
What’s on offer
We take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering and matched giving programs. Employee benefits include -
Flexible, hybrid working pattern
Generous product discount allowance and bi-annual complimentary product allocation
Paid volunteering allowance for all employees
Bonus opportunity based on personal, and business, performance
Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, in-house Product and Core skills training and study support opportunities
Access to employee assistance programmes, complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app and summer hours options.
Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
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