Global Project Manager – Brand Moments | London | 12 month fixed term contract

For over 35 years, Aesop has cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment supporting employee growth. As a global retail organization, we offer professional development opportunities aligned with career aspirations.

Our skincare approach uses only efficacious ingredients, and our recruitment process seeks inspired individuals with diverse perspectives. We aim for a balance between people, planet, and profit, being a certified B Corp committed to sustainability and inclusivity.

Role purpose

In partnership with the Head of Category, this role develops the strategic framework and growth plan for Brand Moments and Gifting. It ensures marketing plans are aligned from ideation to campaign activation, managing the entire marketing calendar and collaborating with teams to produce impactful content across channels.

The role involves co-creating concepts with the Creative team, leading marketing strategies for brand moments, and overseeing content creation and consistency online and offline.

Responsibilities include

1. Supporting the Head of Category in strategy creation and activation planning
2. Briefing creative teams to develop breakthrough campaign concepts aligned with strategic objectives
3. Collaborating with Product Innovation on creative kits and limited editions
4. Keeping abreast of consumer trends and competitive activities to inform campaigns
5. Partnering with markets to tailor marketing plans to local needs
6. Defining scope for 360 assets across channels and formats
7. Organizing kick-off hackathons for campaign asset creation
8. Overseeing development of content for online, offline, advocacy, education, and retail channels
9. Ensuring timely delivery of shooting productions and assets

What We Are Looking For

• Open mindset, curiosity, and commitment to inclusivity
• Experience in consumer goods or beauty marketing project management at a managerial level
• Proven track record in managing 360 marketing campaigns globally
• Experience in beauty or luxury categories preferred
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Entrepreneurial and proactive project management skills
• Deep understanding of customer insights and trends
• Strategic and tactical adaptability
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Strong time and project management skills
• Problem-solving and budget management capabilities

What’s On Offer

We support professional growth, wellbeing, and community engagement. Benefits include:

• Flexible, hybrid work pattern
• Product discounts and allocations
• Paid volunteering leave
• Performance-based bonuses
• Development programs including LinkedIn Learning and training
• Employee assistance programs and mindfulness subscriptions

Aesop values diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where talent is recognized and rewarded, and promoting a culture of belonging.