Seoul, KR, 06021
Ready to bring passion into your career?
A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d’être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".
Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.
Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.
Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story? We are looking for a Communications Manager based in Korea.
The role:
As Communications Manager, Korea, you will bring the Clarins brand to life through compelling storytelling that connects our French spa heritage, the power of plants and skincare expertise with today’s consumers. Reporting to the Marketing Director and leading one team member, you will shape integrated communications that strengthen brand awareness, desirability and reputation while contributing to consumer engagement and business growth.
What you’ll do:
360° Communication Strategy
- Develop and execute integrated communication strategies across PR, digital, social, influence and brand activations for key launches, campaigns and corporate initiatives.
- Translate global and regional priorities into locally relevant storytelling, creative ideas and consumer experiences that strengthen brand desirability in Korea.
Advocacy, PR & Influence
- Lead media relations, advocacy and influencer strategies, building strong partnerships with media, celebrities, KOLs, influencers, makeup artists and emerging talent.
- Secure meaningful earned visibility and deliver high-impact content, PR events and media activities that amplify the Clarins brand and engage target audiences.
Digital Communication & Consumer Engagement
- Plan and optimise digital communication across the consumer journey, including owned social channels, paid media, digital advertising and search engine marketing.
- Use social listening, consumer insights and emerging technologies, including Generative AI and AI-powered search, to improve content visibility, discoverability and engagement.
Business & Communication Excellence
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, consumer sentiment and campaign performance, recommending agile actions that support brand and commercial priorities.
- Manage campaign budgets, external agencies and vendors, prioritising investment to maximise communication impact, efficiency and return on investment.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead and develop the Communications team, setting clear priorities and fostering a creative, accountable and high-performing way of working.
- Partner closely with Marketing, Digital, E-commerce, CRM, Sales and regional teams to deliver consistent 360° activation and measure contribution to awareness, consideration, traffic and sales.
What you have:
- Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or a related field, with 6–10 years of progressive experience in PR, influencer marketing or brand communications, ideally within beauty, cosmetics or FMCG.
- Integrated Communications: A proven track record in developing and executing end-to-end communication strategies across earned, owned and paid channels, including product launches, campaigns and consumer events.
- Korean Media & Influence Landscape: Deep knowledge of Korea’s media, celebrity, KOL and influencer ecosystem, with strong stakeholder relationships and the ability to identify emerging cultural and consumer trends.
- Digital & Analytical Capability: Strong understanding of social media, digital advertising, SEM, social listening and campaign measurement, with the ability to use insights and data to improve performance.
- Leadership & Execution: A strategic storyteller and agile operator who can lead a team, manage agencies and budgets, influence stakeholders and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Languages & Tools: Native-level Korean and fluent English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
We have:
- 72 years of expertise in beauty and spa, with the Clarins and myBlend brands
- Unique products and innovative services
- A commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility embedded in our raison d’être
- A caring and inclusive corporate culture
- Development and training opportunities
- Attractive compensation and benefits
- A flexible and collaborative work environment
If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us.
At Clarins Group, we believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers. Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values, which are part of our DNA. We strive to achieve inclusiveness and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
To learn more about our group and our commitments to people and the planet, visit www.groupeclarins.com.