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Hourglass Cosmetics HOURGLASS COSMETICS — Director, PR
(Hybrid role)
Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and nearly 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com
As Director, PR you are a strategic storyteller who thrives at the intersection of beauty, culture, and innovation. You support in the development of the earned communication strategy for North America and Australia, including initiatives that elevate Hourglass as a leader in luxury performance beauty by building visibility, cultural relevance, and meaningful editorial impact.
You will lead the PR calendar, oversee US agency partnerships, and drive campaign storytelling across launches, brand initiatives, and thought leadership. You’ll work cross-functionally with Brand Marketing, Creative, Retail, and regional teams to ensure all messaging and execution reflects our values: innovation, artistry, and purpose.
What You Do
Strategic Communications & Storytelling
Lead the development of PR strategies supporting brand priorities, core franchises, new innovations, and purpose-led campaigns. Own the global PR calendar and messaging framework across product, brand, and corporate storytelling. Translate product positioning into press-worthy narratives and experiential that reflect brand pillars of innovation, performance, and cruelty-free luxury.
Media Relations
Drive meaningful media coverage in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and business publications across global markets. Support artist-led moments (e.g. red carpets, campaign collaborations, behind-the-scenes access) that enhance brand credibility. Oversee day-to-day management of US media agency to ensure timely execution, high-quality placements, and strategic alignment with brand objectives. Establish a comprehensive strategy for seeding Media, VIPs and MUA’s, continuously building our community and fostering new relationships on behalf of the brand.
Campaign & Toolkit Development
Create and lead 360 PR planning for global product launches, events, and brand campaigns. Drive creation of all global PR materials including press releases, PR mailers, toolkits, asset packs, press sheets, talent briefs, and event guidelines. Ensure campaign execution is elevated, on-brand, and aligned with cultural moments and market needs. Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance to assess impact, media value, and strategic learnings.
Internal & Executive Communications
Partner with leadership on internal announcements, employee engagement initiatives, and thought leadership storytelling. Draft messaging for founder and executive communications where needed for panels, press, or corporate initiatives. Create and manage content calendar to support Hourglass LinkedIn.
Cross-Functional & Agency Collaboration
Work closely with Brand, Retail, Social, and Creative to ensure integrated messaging and campaign alignment. Partner with international teams to tailor and execute regional PR strategies. Oversee agency partners, manage timelines and budgets, and measure results against KPIs. Manage PR budget on annual basis, from planning through to execution, tracking and ROI measurement.
You’ll Love This Job If
You are CREATIVE: You are innovative and forward-thinking in your approach and mindset. You are highly STRATEGIC: You are able to develop creative concepts and vision that support brand and business goals. You are extremely ORGANIZED: You are not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time. You are DETAIL ORIENTED: You appreciate the importance of having detailed and precise information. You are a strong COMMUNICATOR: You are a people person, natural leader and collaborate well with others. You are AGILE: You adapt well to changing needs and priorities and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines. You are PASSIONATE about beauty: You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty, brand and creative strategy.
Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of public relations or brand communications experience, ideally in beauty, luxury, fashion, or lifestyle. Demonstrated success of creating dynamic and results-driven communication strategies Creative excellence in press communications, writing skills and presentation development. Deep familiarity with the global beauty landscape, including emerging tastemakers and artist-led storytelling. Strategic thinker with strong writing skills and exceptional attention to detail. Confident communicator with experience presenting to leadership and cross-functional partners. Proven ability to lead through complexity and adapt quickly to changing priorities. Passionate about the intersection of beauty, artistry, innovation, and design. Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time.
The expected base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.
Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or careers@hourglasscosmetics.com.
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Director, PR
role at
Hourglass Cosmetics Join to apply for the
Director, PR
role at
Hourglass Cosmetics HOURGLASS COSMETICS — Director, PR
(Hybrid role)
Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and nearly 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com
As Director, PR you are a strategic storyteller who thrives at the intersection of beauty, culture, and innovation. You support in the development of the earned communication strategy for North America and Australia, including initiatives that elevate Hourglass as a leader in luxury performance beauty by building visibility, cultural relevance, and meaningful editorial impact.
You will lead the PR calendar, oversee US agency partnerships, and drive campaign storytelling across launches, brand initiatives, and thought leadership. You’ll work cross-functionally with Brand Marketing, Creative, Retail, and regional teams to ensure all messaging and execution reflects our values: innovation, artistry, and purpose.
What You Do
Strategic Communications & Storytelling
Lead the development of PR strategies supporting brand priorities, core franchises, new innovations, and purpose-led campaigns. Own the global PR calendar and messaging framework across product, brand, and corporate storytelling. Translate product positioning into press-worthy narratives and experiential that reflect brand pillars of innovation, performance, and cruelty-free luxury.
Media Relations
Drive meaningful media coverage in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and business publications across global markets. Support artist-led moments (e.g. red carpets, campaign collaborations, behind-the-scenes access) that enhance brand credibility. Oversee day-to-day management of US media agency to ensure timely execution, high-quality placements, and strategic alignment with brand objectives. Establish a comprehensive strategy for seeding Media, VIPs and MUA’s, continuously building our community and fostering new relationships on behalf of the brand.
Campaign & Toolkit Development
Create and lead 360 PR planning for global product launches, events, and brand campaigns. Drive creation of all global PR materials including press releases, PR mailers, toolkits, asset packs, press sheets, talent briefs, and event guidelines. Ensure campaign execution is elevated, on-brand, and aligned with cultural moments and market needs. Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance to assess impact, media value, and strategic learnings.
Internal & Executive Communications
Partner with leadership on internal announcements, employee engagement initiatives, and thought leadership storytelling. Draft messaging for founder and executive communications where needed for panels, press, or corporate initiatives. Create and manage content calendar to support Hourglass LinkedIn.
Cross-Functional & Agency Collaboration
Work closely with Brand, Retail, Social, and Creative to ensure integrated messaging and campaign alignment. Partner with international teams to tailor and execute regional PR strategies. Oversee agency partners, manage timelines and budgets, and measure results against KPIs. Manage PR budget on annual basis, from planning through to execution, tracking and ROI measurement.
You’ll Love This Job If
You are CREATIVE: You are innovative and forward-thinking in your approach and mindset. You are highly STRATEGIC: You are able to develop creative concepts and vision that support brand and business goals. You are extremely ORGANIZED: You are not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time. You are DETAIL ORIENTED: You appreciate the importance of having detailed and precise information. You are a strong COMMUNICATOR: You are a people person, natural leader and collaborate well with others. You are AGILE: You adapt well to changing needs and priorities and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines. You are PASSIONATE about beauty: You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty, brand and creative strategy.
Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of public relations or brand communications experience, ideally in beauty, luxury, fashion, or lifestyle. Demonstrated success of creating dynamic and results-driven communication strategies Creative excellence in press communications, writing skills and presentation development. Deep familiarity with the global beauty landscape, including emerging tastemakers and artist-led storytelling. Strategic thinker with strong writing skills and exceptional attention to detail. Confident communicator with experience presenting to leadership and cross-functional partners. Proven ability to lead through complexity and adapt quickly to changing priorities. Passionate about the intersection of beauty, artistry, innovation, and design. Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time.
The expected base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.
Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or careers@hourglasscosmetics.com.
Equal Opportunity/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information, please see EEO is the Law. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Personal Care Product Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hourglass Cosmetics by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Public Relations” roles.
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