Careers



Come join Bear & Latte and work with us at The Crème Shop!

Interested? Please submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to

careers@thecremeshop.com

 

About The Company: The Crème Shop is a whimsical and eclectic cosmetics and skincare brand based in Atwater Village, Los Angeles. Founded in 1988, the private-owned company is rich in creativity, diversity, entrepreneurial spirit, and boasts a vast portfolio of quality (and super cute) makeup, skincare, eyelashes, and beauty accessories. The Crème Shop is minority-owned, female-owned, AAPI-owned, and an equal opportunity employer. Learn more on thecremeshop.com or @thecremeshop !

 

 

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

 

★ FULL-TIME MID/SENIOR LEVEL GRAPHIC DESIGNER SPECIALIZATION IN PACKAGING 

Accountability:

  • Creating intricate package (dielines) and product designs under direction of Senior Design Managers and/or Creative Director
  • Create files correctly for press (bleeds, PDF proofing, color separations – spot and 4 color process)
  • Research, identify, and share current industry design and color trends and competitive reviews as they relate to the brand
  • Creating graphics for displays
  • Creating seasonal collections and themes
  • Adhere to deadlines
  • Ensure revisions are done completely and accurately
  • Brainstorms concepts, mock up design ideas, and present
  • Research creative ideas as they are needed and be in tune with competitive market landscape
  • Creating layouts for print (tearsheets, catalog, banners, posters, marketing media), web, and all social media
  • Touch up digital imagery of product shots and other marketing media
  • Creating tearsheets for clients and meetings
  • Creating mock ups and samples for clients and meetings
  • Creating digital and social media marketing material
  • Creating animated GIFs and videos
  • Design and layout fashion images for designer spotlights, trends, blog posts, web and print campaigns, newsletters
  • Guiding mid-level, junior designers, and interns

Qualifications and Desired Skills:

  • Advanced Adobe CS6 (or higher) Programs (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) skills required
  • Must have at least 2 years’ work experience in Package Design
  • Must have previous experience in Fashion / Beauty Industry
  • Must have BFA, BA or relevant degree/experience in Art, Design, and/or Packaging
  • Strong interest and knowledge in Cosmetics / Beauty
  • Strong multitasking, prioritization and organization skills
  • Strong work ethics to excel in a fast-paced environment
  • A creative design aesthetic that complements the current styles of the company
  • Must have reliable transportation to Atwater Village, Los Angeles (near Silverlake and Los Feliz)
  • Possess great attention to detail: excellent writing, communicating and spelling skills are a plus
  • Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
  • Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues
  • Takes direction and critique well from management, senior designers, and clients
  • Positive energy working well in a team environment
  • Be able to present professional portfolio
  • Knowledge of typography
  • Interest in beauty, makeup, skincare, fashion
  • Self-motivated and creative individual who can execute projects without requiring frequent direction
  • Photography/product photography with DSLR knowledge is a plus

 

REQUIRED: Please include a link to your portfolio or PDF. Applications without it will not be considered.

 

★ GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN / JUNIOR DESIGNER

★ Accountability:

  • Creating digital and social media marketing material
  • Creating website content and newsletters
  • Creating animated GIFs and videos
  • Creating graphics for displays
  • Creating seasonal collections and themes
  • Research, identify, and share current industry design and color trends and competitive reviews as they relate to the brand 
  • Creating intricate package and product designs
  • Adhere to deadlines
  • Ensure revisions are done completely and accurately
  • Brainstorms concepts, mock up design ideas, and present
  • Research creative ideas as they are needed and be in tune with competitive market landscape
  • Research and propose new typography
  • Design and layout fashion images for designer spotlights, trends, blog posts, web and print campaigns, e-mail blasts
  • Creating layouts for print (tearsheets, catalog, banners, posters, marketing media), web, and all social media
  • Touch up digital imagery of product shots and other marketing media
  • Creating tearsheets for clients and meetings
  • Create files correctly for press (bleeds, PDF proofing, color separations – spot and 4 color process)
  • Creating mock ups and samples for clients and meetings

  ★ Qualifications and Desired Skills:

  • Advanced Adobe CS6 (or higher) Programs (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) skills required
  • BFA, BA or relevant degree/experience in Art, Design, and/or Packaging
  • Strong interest and knowledge in Beauty / Skincare / Cosmetics
  • Strong multitasking, prioritization and organization skills
  • Strong work ethics to excel in a fast-paced environment
  • A creative design aesthetic that complements the current styles of the company
  • Possess great attention to detail: excellent writing, communicating and spelling skills are a plus
  • Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
  • Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues
  • Takes direction and critique well from management, senior designers, and clients
  • Positive energy working well in a team environment
  • Be able to present professional portfolio
  • Knowledge of typography
  • Experience creating animated GIFs
  • Self-motivated and creative individual who can execute projects without requiring frequent direction