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A large, collaborative international agency is looking for a highly conceptual Art Director with beauty experience to join their growing team.

For the 'right' candidate, permanent placement can be discussed

Responsibilities

As Art Director, you will work on a variety of different projects from brief to production ranging from campaign design, digital and social advertising, brand development, key visual mock-ups and a range of responsive web projects. You are a design problem solver, able to suggest alternative approaches where needed. You will come up with innovative solutions, push platform boundaries and break stereotypes while collaborating with a brilliant team of beauty experts, copywriters, social media managers and cultural strategists.

• Work collaboratively under a Creative Director and or Head of Design and with a team of art directors and copywriters to solve design and marketing content problems
• Occasionally oversee the work of designers or other art directors
• Lead conceptual projects where you work with a team on strategic and visual territories
• Be a passionate and inspiring creative for the team and clients, sharing inspiration
• Deep affinity with layout, typography, idea-generation and product beautification
• Take ownership of projects from concept through to completion
• Develop a deep understanding of target audiences and the client’s marketing strategy to deliver high-quality results that have an instant, positive impact on the consumer, promoting products and brands. Pitch creative solutions in response to marketing strategies
• Practice strong conceptual design thinking for digital and social design projects
• Define the look and feel for a variety of design projects, implementing existing brand guidelines when required
• A close working relationship with clients has been developed and you must be comfortable with presenting and taking client feedback directly

Requirements

• Traditional and digital experience (great social and digital knowledge essential)
• Luxury, premium, beauty or fashion experience (can also include premium alcohol or luxury auto experience)
• A portfolio demonstrating your ideas through concept to execution including social media campaigns that were effective, beautiful and entertaining
• A passion for digital trends and interaction design
• High proficiency in Adobe CC suite applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch and associated prototyping drawing ability is required
• Film/video editing experience of short content for social assets, GIFs and motion
• Experience as a photographer would be a very welcome nice-to-have
• Team player with a client-centric focus and the ability to build strong and effective working relationships
• To provide leadership and expertise to the onsite creative team
• Work with Creative Services Manager to help decide on the best resource for a brief
• Brand guardianship on key accounts
• Presenting your work internally and to clients and managing workloads within agreed time constraints
• Proactive and solutions-focused – this is a must!
• A passionate and inspiring creative
• Experience art directing projects and shoots within the Beauty and Personal care category and/or luxury brands
• Deep affinity with layout, typography and idea-generation
• Ability to take ownership of projects from concept through to completion
• Ability to develop a deep understanding of target audiences and the client’s marketing strategy, to deliver high-quality results that have an instant, positive impact on the consumer, promoting products and brands
• Ability to pitch creative solutions in response to marketing strategies
• Excellent experience working closely with clients during kick-off
• Strong conceptual design thinking for digital and social design projects
• Proven track record defining the look and feel for a variety of design projects, implementing existing brand guidelines when required
• Ability to work under the direction of the Senior Creative Director and using your own initiative

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As the position is remote, it is essential that the ideal candidate have the following in place to ensure there are no delays on delivering work timeously:

• Back-up power supply, if necessary
• Stable internet connectivity – fibre connection preferable (options can be discussed) in order to connect to remote servers as well as conduct virtual meetings daily
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and direct formal annual category, brand and product plans to achieve financial and growth and profitability/GP
• Create, plan, manage and execute campaigns to achieve category and brand plans
• New Product Development
• Drive the research and monitoring of market trends and competitor strategies
• Identify and introduce innovative ingredients, packaging, technologies, products, concepts and ideas that are commercially viable
• Direct and ensure efficient stock planning and stock movement in collaboration with Procurement and Operations
• Department including:
• 1. Manage and guide annual growth targets and forecasts by brand and SKU
• 2. Ensure sufficient promotional activity and innovation to drive required stock turn
• 3. Ensure stock is cleared prior to ageing / expiry
• Manage product costing effectively within required purchasing and packaging parameters and partner and communicate/negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships with regards to Agreements, Processes and Business requirements
• Ensure all products are legal, compliant and appropriate for Exports and CAMS, focusing on labels and ingredients
• Project management
• Lead, manage and develop people within the Department
• Improve and implement efficient systems and processes

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Strategic approach
• Creative problem solving
• A post Grade 12 (Degree or similar) qualification is a requisite and RPL will be taken into account
• A proven track record of at least 5 years in a similar role
• Strong negotiating, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Able to coach, manage and grow people.
• Ability to deal with variety of people in a customer orientated, friendly manner
• Ability to work independently
• Strong computer skills on office administrative packages (incl. Outlook, MS Word, Excel) and ERP system
• Ability to agree and achieve deadlines and function in stressful environment
• Ability to prioritise tasks and deadlines
• Flexibility in respect of time and mobility
• Valid driver’s license

Our client in Sandton requires a skilled and experienced Sports Massage Therapist. The ideal candidate will have more than 5 years of Sports Massage Therapy experience. This position offers a commission-based, sliding scale remuneration as well as a beautiful and comfortable work environment.

Our Luxury Hotel in Camps Bay is seeking a Wellness Host to join our bespoke team. If you see yourself working in one of Cape Town's most luxurious locations then this position is for you!

The Wellness Host will be responsible for the effective and efficient running of the spa at all properties allocated to you. Managing and leading all team members reporting to you to provide the best service and treatments possible for all clients. Ensuring that the hygiene and health standards are maintained at all times. Treating all customers with the utmost care and professionalism to create an inviting and calm atmosphere. Do treatments on various customers that are of the highest quality so that they want to return for the quality of the treatment received. Continuously upskill yourself through practice and study. Upskills others through continuous on-the-job training and training sessions.

Qualification

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Beauty Therapy Certificate/Somatology Diploma in Advantageous

Experience

• Industry-related experience
• Familiar with the duties and procedures within a Spa/Wellness Centre
• Computer Literate
• Basic knowledge regarding Opera and ESP systems is advantageous

Generic Competencies

• Interaction with Others
• Communication
• Personal Effectiveness
• Cognition/Thinking
• Management/Leadership

Duties and Responsibilities

Treatments

• Must be familiar with the treatment protocol and spa-related products.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all treatments are up to standard.

Administration

• Maintain client records in a confidential and effective system
• Daily control of contribution sheets and signing off
• Treatments training and quality control

Upsell and Communication

• Carry out skin analysis and give advice about skin and body care
• Build and maintain client relationships, and communicate with clients on a regular basis to inform them about specials and anything else that might interest them.
• Upsell products and services, adopt a no-waste approach regarding products

Mentorship

• Therapists training and management, continually developing their skills and knowledge
• Setting an example for the staff and act as the liaison between managers and therapists
• Mentor all therapists/technicians and if required present feedback or reviews regarding performance.

Cleaning and Standards

• Perform facial or body massage and figure analysis and advise on exercise programs and nutrition
• Use a variety of treatments and equipment to treat individual skin and body conditions
• Advice on and apply makeup for clients
• Spa cleaning supervision
• Maintain a high standard of spa hygiene
• Prepping treatment rooms
• Refreshing treatment rooms
• Ensuring treatments performed by therapists as correct and the clients are completely satisfied
• Working alongside other therapists who are new or whose treatments are not up to standard
• Training to be performed at times outside of busy periods
• Ensuring all clean-up and housekeeping duties are being performed

Management

• Keep up to date on trends and competition
• Be back-up for other therapists if required
• Meet with all new staff on their first day to spend time with them, communicate the spa vision, show them around, how to greet and talk to clients and how to describe each service to the clients
• Oversee treatment rooms with regards to products required and delegate to Junior Therapists

Host Duties

• Assist with Hotel Duties
• Assist with Garden Service

You will be expected to be available telephonically at all times and always have access to read and respond to your emails.

The duties as per the above should not be read in isolation but may change as the policies, procedures and operational requirements of the business evolve.

To apply for the position, please forward a motivational letter, an updated CV with a picture of yourself to consultant2@careercustodians.com

**Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 5 days – please consider your application unsuccessful**

Our client, a niche feminine care product developer, seeks to employ a Sales Rep, who can work remotely, to develop new business in the private label retail sector.

This role is specific to candidates with experience in the cosmetics, feminine care, and beauty range sector, who has a developed and existing network in the niche retail and private label sector.

You must be able to work independently and accurately keep records and be proactive in your approach to ensuring the profitability of the company.

• You will have completed Matric, coupled with 5 years’ experience in the field of business development, sales and cold calling on private label retailers
• You will have an existing base of clients that could be targeted with an exciting new and existing range of feminine care and beauty products, on a national level
• You will be well presented, able to work independently, have facilities to be able to work remotely and be adept at creating your own call cycles and schedules to reach KPi’s and targets
• Ideally, you will be resident in either Cape Town or Johannesburg to be able to call on private label head office customers.
• You must have a valid driver’s licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant, and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

Should you meet the criteria and wish to apply, kind forward your CV, salary package details and notice period

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a variety of spa services in a safe and comfortable manner.
• Maintain equipment and sample inventory of products.
• Keep documentation and maintain clients’ files.
• Keep a clean and stocked room.
• Acknowledge and respond to relevant customer queries, needs and expectations.
• Suggest and promote retail products or additional services.
• Follow health and safety regulations.
• Uphold hygiene standards.
• Report any issues to administration.
• Apply best practices and be up to date with market trends.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to communicate in English with excellence.
• Must be Qualified in Microblading and Waxing - Not negotiable.
• Strong Customer service skills.
• Sales knowledge and focus.
• Must work well under pressure, while maintaining high standard service.
• Well groomed.
• Reliable transport.
• Must be able to work shifts.
• Must have a positive attitude and an uplifting personality.
• Must work well in a team.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying.

Responsibilities:

• Able to assist in reception - advantageous.
• Gel Application.
• Acrylic Application.
• Must be able to do Manicures and pedicures.

Requirements:

• Candidate to be target driven, responsible and mature.
• Candidate must be passionate and communicate well with clients.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Matric Certificate.
• Appropriate certification and qualifications.
• 2+ years working experience within the industry.
• Must have images of the work that they have done.
• Reliable transport.
• Good communication skills.
• Have a client base.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.

Beauty Distribution Company is seeking to hire a nail educator / mentor.

Education :

Qualified in Complete Nail Technology including

• Basic manicure and Pedicure
• Gel Overlays, Tips & Sculpting
• Liquid & Powder Acrylic Overlays, Tips & Sculpting
• Assessor/Moderator will be a bonus

Responsibilities:

• At least 3 year experience working in the industry
• At least 1 year training/educating experience
• Nail Art experience and POE to show work completed
• Bi-Monthly Traveling will be required – KZN/CPT/PE (costs covered by company)
• Would need to follow strict SOPs, complete training will be provided prior to start date and ongoing. Ongoing training may occur before or after working hours.

Our client, a well-established beauty salon in Hermanus is calling all Nail Technicians and Beauty Therapists to apply for new positions available in the salon.

Requirements:

• Proven Certificate / Qualification from a reputable beauty school.
• Work experience in a similar environment will be advantageous, but not required.
• Understanding the importance of working towards set targets.
• Willing to learn and attend product launches and trainings.
• Has good customer relations.

Salon Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9am to 6pm | Saturdays 9am - 5pm | Sunday and Public Holidays 9am - 3pm.

Working Hours: 9 hours a day, 5 days a week. (Off days and weekends to be discussed upon interview).

Compensation: Market related basic salary + commission (to be discussed).

Job Type: Full-time positions.

All Beauty Therapists and Nail Technicians are welcome to apply.

Area: Hermanus area.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks' time, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our client, a well-established beauty salon in Hermanus is calling all Nail Technicians and Beauty Therapists to apply for new positions available in the salon.

Requirements:

• Proven Certificate / Qualification from a reputable beauty school.
• Work experience in a similar environment will be advantageous, but not required.
• Understanding the importance of working towards set targets.
• Willing to learn and attend product launches and trainings.
• Has good customer relations.

Salon Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9am to 6pm | Saturdays 9am - 5pm | Sunday and Public Holidays 9am - 3pm.

Working Hours: 9 hours a day, 5 days a week. (Off days and weekends to be discussed upon interview).

Compensation: Market related basic salary + commission (to be discussed).

Job Type: Full-time positions.

All Beauty Therapists and Nail Technicians are welcome to apply.

Area: Hermanus area.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks' time, please consider your application unsuccessful.

A well-established and highly sophisticated Hair, Skin and Nail Salon is currently seeking an experienced Qualified Hair Stylist .

This dynamic salon offers great opportunities for Hair Stylists to learn and grow within a highly professional environment. This dynamic and trendy upmarket Salon offers great potential for the suitable candidate!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and qualified as a Hair Stylist (Please submit certificates with application).
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Hair Stylist, post-qualification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES IF YOU TICK THE FOLLOWING BOXES:

• You are well-groomed and presentable.
• You are a team player.
• You are passionate about Hair Styling.
• You are highly driven and self-motivated.
• You have a high work ethic.
• You are dynamic and energetic.

If you are not contacted within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.