Position: Content Creator – Beauty & Social Media

Company: Lakyou Beauty

Department: Marketing / Creative

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Experience: 1–3 years preferred | Strong portfolios/freshers may be considered

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1. ABOUT LAKYOU BEAUTY

Lakyou Beauty is a growing beauty and cosmetics brand focused on creating products and experiences that celebrate authentic beauty.

We are looking for a highly creative, trend-aware and hands-on Content Creator who can take complete ownership of the content creation process — from conceptualisation and ideation to shooting, editing and final execution.

The ideal candidate should have a genuine interest in makeup, beauty, cosmetics, fashion, social media and visual storytelling, along with a strong understanding of current digital trends.

This person should be capable of independently creating content that is engaging, aesthetically appealing and aligned with the overall Lakyou Beauty brand image.

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2. ROLE OVERVIEW

The Content Creator will be responsible for creating and executing content across Lakyou Beauty's social media and digital platforms.

The candidate will be expected to independently manage the complete content cycle:

Trend / Inspiration → Idea → Concept → Script → Shoot → Edit → Final Content

The role requires someone who is not only good at creating content but is also continuously looking for new ideas, references, trends, formats and inspirations relevant to the beauty and cosmetics industry.

The candidate should be able to understand the Lakyou Beauty aesthetic and translate it into visually consistent and engaging content.

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3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. CONTENT IDEATION & CREATIVE THINKING

- Generate fresh, original and engaging content ideas for Lakyou Beauty's social media platforms.

- Continuously research the latest trends in:

o Makeup

o Beauty

o Cosmetics

o Skincare

o Fashion

o Lifestyle

o Pop culture

o Social media

- Identify trending Instagram Reels, formats, sounds, hooks, transitions, storytelling styles and visual references.

- Develop new content concepts rather than simply copying existing trends.

- Maintain a regular bank of fresh content ideas, references and inspirations.

- Develop creative concepts for:

o Product launches

o Campaigns

o Festivals

o Special occasions

o Seasonal moments

o Trending topics

o Brand initiatives

- Think of innovative ways to showcase Lakyou Beauty products beyond conventional product demonstrations.

- Create content concepts that are visually appealing, entertaining, educational and shareable.

- Develop new recurring content series and formats for the brand.

- Constantly explore what leading beauty brands and creators are doing globally and identify relevant ideas that can be adapted for Lakyou Beauty.

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4. CONTENT CREATION & SHOOTING

- Plan and execute day-to-day social media content.

- Shoot high-quality content for Instagram, YouTube and other digital platforms.

- Create:

o Reels

o Short-form videos

o Product videos

o Tutorials

o GRWM content

o Product demonstrations

o Makeup transformations

o Before & after videos

o Swatches

o UGC-style content

o BTS content

o Trend-led content

o Voice-over videos

o Talking-to-camera videos

o Product storytelling

o Campaign content

- Shoot high-quality product visuals, textures, swatches, application shots and close-ups.

- Understand basic principles of:

o Lighting

o Framing

o Composition

o Camera angles

o Product presentation

o Smartphone/camera shooting

- Independently manage small-scale content shoots.

- Coordinate with models, influencers, makeup artists and other team members when required.

- Ensure all content is visually aligned with the Lakyou Beauty brand identity.

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5. VIDEO EDITING

The candidate should be capable of independently editing the content they create.

Responsibilities include:

- Edit Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

- Edit product videos and tutorials.

- Edit UGC-style videos.

- Create engaging hooks within the first few seconds of the video.

- Use appropriate:

o Cuts





o Transitions

o Text overlays

o Captions

o Music

o Sound effects

o Motion effects

o Speed ramps

o Visual effects

- Sync videos with trending music and sounds where relevant.

- Perform basic colour correction and visual enhancement.

- Ensure appropriate sound quality and audio balance.

- Maintain a consistent editing style across Lakyou Beauty content.

- Repurpose existing footage into multiple content formats.

- Edit content according to different platform requirements.

- Deliver high-quality edits within agreed timelines.

- Continuously improve editing techniques according to current social media trends.

Preferred Editing Tools

Candidates should have experience with one or more of the following:

- CapCut

- Adobe Premiere Pro

- Final Cut Pro

- VN

- After Effects

- Other skilled video-editing software

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6. BRAND AESTHETIC & VISUAL IDENTITY

The Content Creator will play an key role in maintaining and strengthening Lakyou Beauty's visual identity.

Responsibilities include:

- Understand Lakyou Beauty's brand personality and aesthetic.

- Maintain consistency across all visual content.

- Ensure consistency in:

o Colours

o Typography

o Editing style

o Music

o Transitions

o Composition

o Lighting

o Product presentation

- Develop a strong understanding of what visually represents the Lakyou Beauty brand.

- Ensure trending content still feels like Lakyou Beauty and not generic social media content.

- Balance trends with the brand's unique personality.

- Maintain a premium, clean and aesthetically appealing visual standard.

- Continuously improve the overall visual quality of Lakyou Beauty's social media presence.

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7. SOCIAL MEDIA & TREND RESEARCH

The candidate should have a strong understanding of social media culture and emerging trends.

Responsibilities include:

- Stay updated with Instagram and YouTube trends.

- Monitor trending:

o Reels

o Sounds

o Editing styles

o Memes

o Challenges

o Content formats

o Beauty trends

o Creator trends

- Identify trends early and determine which are relevant to Lakyou Beauty.

- Understand what makes content:

o Scroll-stopping

o Relatable

o Entertaining

o Educational

o Save-worthy

o Shareable

- Research competitors and leading beauty brands.

- Track content styles used by successful beauty creators and brands.

- Bring relevant global beauty and social media inspirations to the team.

- Convert trends into content ideas suitable for Lakyou Beauty.

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8. CONTENT PLANNING & EXECUTION

- Contribute to the weekly and monthly content calendar.

- Plan content around:

o Product launches

o Campaigns

o Festivals

o Beauty moments

o Seasonal events

o Brand activities

- Maintain a structured pipeline of upcoming content.

- Ensure there is a continuous flow of fresh content.

- Coordinate with Marketing, Social Media, Influencer and Design teams.

- Ensure content is completed and delivered within deadlines.

- Manage multiple content requirements simultaneously.

- Prioritise content based on campaigns and business requirements.

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9. TYPES OF CONTENT EXPECTED

The candidate should be comfortable creating a wide range of content, including:

Social Media Content

- Instagram Reels

- Instagram Stories

- YouTube Shorts

- Short-form videos

- Trend-based videos

- UGC content

- Influencer content

Beauty Content

- Makeup tutorials

- GRWM

- Makeup transformations

- Before & after

- Product demonstrations

- Product education

- Product application

- Swatches

- Texture videos

- Makeup tips

- Beauty hacks

- Product comparisons

Brand Content

- Product launches

- Campaign videos

- Product storytelling

- Brand storytelling

- Product teasers

- Promotional content

- Festive content





- Occasion-based content

- BTS content

- E-commerce videos

Creative Content

- Talking-to-camera videos

- Voice-over videos

- Trending formats

- Meme-based content

- Lifestyle content

- Aesthetic videos

- Conceptual beauty videos

- Creative product shoots

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10. REQUIRED SKILLS

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

- Strong understanding of makeup, beauty and cosmetics.

- Strong understanding of Instagram Reels and short-form video content.

- Excellent creative thinking and ideation skills.

- Ability to generate new content ideas independently.

- Strong visual and aesthetic sense.

- Strong knowledge of current beauty and makeup trends.

- Understanding of social media trends and content culture.

- Ability to independently shoot and edit content.

- Strong video editing skills.

- Good understanding of lighting and camera composition.

- Good understanding of colour, framing and visual storytelling.

- Robust storytelling and pacing skills.

- Ability to create engaging hooks.

- Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines.

- Excellent attention to detail.

- Strong communication skills.

- Ability to work independently.

- Ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish.

- Ability to understand and maintain a brand's visual identity.

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11. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

We are looking for someone who is:

- Highly creative

- Curious

- Proactive

- Trend-aware

- Detail-oriented

- Aesthetically driven

- Passionate about beauty and makeup

- Fast at execution

- Self-motivated

- Comfortable experimenting with new ideas

- Comfortable taking ownership

- Open to feedback

- Adaptable to changing trends

- Strong at problem-solving

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Most importantly, the candidate should be someone who does not wait for instructions to generate ideas.

They should naturally think:

"What can we create next that people haven't seen from us yet?"

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12. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 1–3 years of experience in content creation, social media, beauty, fashion, lifestyle or a related industry.

- Experience working with a beauty, makeup, skincare or cosmetics brand is highly preferred.

- Robust portfolio/showreel demonstrating previous work.

- Experience creating Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

- Experience with UGC and influencer content is an advantage.

- Basic graphic design skills are an advantage.

- Experience with Canva, Photoshop or similar tools is a plus.

- Comfortable appearing on camera is an advantage.

- Knowledge of AI-based creative and content tools is a plus.

- Basic understanding of social media analytics and content performance is an advantage.

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13. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENT

Candidates must submit a portfolio or showreel along with their application.

The portfolio should ideally demonstrate:

- Instagram Reels

- Short-form videos

- Beauty/makeup content

- Product-focused content

- Creative concepts

- Trend-based content

- Video editing ability

- Strong visual aesthetics

- Storytelling ability

- Brand-focused content

Candidates with a strong and creative portfolio may be considered even if they have limited formal experience.

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14. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

Success in this role will be evaluated based on:

Content Quality

- Overall visual quality of content.

- Consistency with Lakyou Beauty's brand image.

- Quality of video editing and execution.

Creativity

- Number and quality of new concepts generated.

- Ability to develop unique content formats.

- Ability to bring fresh references and inspirations.

Trend Adaptation

- Speed of identifying relevant trends.

- Ability to adapt trends to Lakyou Beauty.

- Relevance of trend-based content.

Content Performance

- Reach

- Engagement

- Views

- Shares

- Saves

- Watch time

- Follower growth

- Overall content performance

Execution

- Ability to independently manage the content creation process.

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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