WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?
We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.
Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.
We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.
We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Deciem is seeking a strategic, tech-savvy Director of Online Development & Enablement to lead our digital development efforts across our brand.com sites. This role will oversee internal developers, contractors, and agency partners to deliver seamless online experiences, consistent delivery, and impactful digital initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise, leadership, and business acumen to align development efforts with organizational priorities. This position is full-time and permanent and will be based out of our Head Office located in Liberty Village, this position offers a hybrid work schedule.
PAY RANGE
The anticipated base salary for this position is $175,000 to $190,000.
Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
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Manage and mentor a blended team of internal developers, contractors, and external agencies, fostering collaboration and accountability.
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Oversee the daily technology operations of all brand.com sites, ensuring site stability, performance, and customer experience excellence.
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Implement processes for regular maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of online platforms.
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Oversee technology budgets totaling $15M–$20M in annual commitments.
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Continuously assess and optimize the tech stack to drive measurable value for the broader business.
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Partner with business stakeholders to define digital roadmaps that align with company objectives.
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Ensure that initiative timelines are clearly communicated, tracked, and delivered on time and to specification.
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Continuously assess developer capacity, balancing resources against shifting priorities and urgent business needs.
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Align development teams around initiatives that maximize impact and business value and Act as the primary liaison between technology and business teams, translating requirements into actionable development plans.
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Drive transparency in project progress, capacity, and timelines through clear reporting and communication and Champion agile practices to improve delivery velocity and adaptability.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced technical certifications are a plus.
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10+ years of experience in web development, digital technology, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
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3+ years of experience working with Salesforce Cloud Platforms, specifically Commerce, Core, and Marketing
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Familiarity with Shopify Enterprise, Shopify Plus, and Cloud Computing (i.e. Azure, AWS)
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Experience with DevOps and Agile delivery methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and CI/CD pipelines.
WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM
There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…
- Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
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6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
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Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
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A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
- Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
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A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with).
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Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
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Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
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A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD
We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…
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✨ Defy Convention.
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✨ Make it real.
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✨ Play in the grey.
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✨ Build Bridges.
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✨ Be the rabbit.
These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT
DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.
Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.
In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.
CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY
DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey".
DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.
WANT TO JOIN US?
Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3
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