Job Title: Editorial Director

Salary: $135,000 - $155,000

Department: Creative

Manager: Chief Brand Officer

Who We Are

Haus Labs is a vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics brand with a mission of spreading kindness, bravery, and creativity. Filled with versatile products that encourage self-expression, this collection boasts high-impact eye makeup, lipsticks, highlighters, and more. Regardless of age, education, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any personal characteristics, we want everyone to feel welcome. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive, equal opportunity workplace.

Overview

The Editorial Director oversees the Haus Labs brand voice, tone, and messaging across all channels, including Marketing, Digital, Paid, Organic Social, PR, Retail, Customer Service, and internal communications. This role is both strategic and hands-on, leading the Editorial Team (full-time and freelance) while actively writing, editing, and shaping copy. You will thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, moving seamlessly between high-level concepting, campaign ideation, and precise execution across multiple touchpoints.

What You’ll Do

Lead and maintain Haus Labs’ editorial voice across all communications
Concept, write, and edit copy for campaigns, launches, packaging, retail, ecommerce, social, PR, internal communications, and presentations.
Collaborate on product naming, positioning, and storytelling with VP of Product Marketing and VP of Creative
Develop storyboards and editorial content to support campaign executions.
Partner with Social and Marketing teams to implement content strategies that drive engagement and brand awareness.
Support press communications, product activations, and community storytelling.
Engage with Product Development to test and experience formulas, ensuring copy reflects authentic product positioning.
Manage freelance editorial support, providing feedback and ensuring alignment with brand voice.
Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.
Balance strategic vision with hands-on writing and editing across multiple channels.

What We Are Looking For

7+ years in beauty, editorial, or brand storytelling.
Proven ability to deliver high-concept ideas and hands-on executional writing.
Experience in both internal communications (decks, presentations, brand guidelines) and consumer-facing copy (campaigns, emails, social, retail).
Strong conceptual thinker capable of developing campaign platforms and cross-channel narratives.
Exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to flex tone and style while maintaining consistent brand voice.
Highly collaborative, proactive, and solutions oriented.
Thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment with shifting priorities.
Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Passion for beauty, creativity, and cultural trends.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Wrike, and G-Suite.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Preferably based near LA office for product testing.
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office

What We Expect

At Haus Labs, how you communicate is as important as what you communicate. We are seeking driven team players with strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration.
You’re a self-starter who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit.
You thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
You are a team player who approaches solutions from a place of curiosity and positivity.
We are seeking HAUSmates who welcome constructive criticism and have an impeccable attention to detail.

Our Pillars

ART: We are a creative collective that believes art has the power to shape the future.

SCIENCE: We unlock innovation using science and artistry.

KINDNESS: We are a collective community: universal, inclusive and non-binary.

What We Offer

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Paid, Equal Parental Leave for Birth, Non-Birth and Adoptive Parents
Flexible time-off policies
Cell phone stipend
401(k)
Equity
Life Insurance
FunHaus Events

Everyone is welcome in our HAUS

“Baby, you were born this way.” Regardless of age, education, ethnicity, gender, sexual

orientation, or any personal characteristics, we want everyone to feel welcome. We are

committed to building a diverse and inclusive, equal opportunity workplace.

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Editorial Director

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