Senior Manager, Global Experiential Design

New York, USA (On-site)

$99K/yr – $164K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive experiential retail design and brand-consistent consumer experiences across luxury beauty formats.

  • Own end-to-end experiential retail concept development for store formats, outposts, and events
  • Must-have: 5-7 years in luxury retail design with a demonstrated portfolio
  • Standout: Global Brand alignment, cross-functional leadership, and high-volume project management

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Propose and develop experiential retail design in line with Global Brand vision for all Store formats, Beauty Windows, Outposts, Pop-ups and Retail installations.
  • Create evergreen & bespoke experiences and services for in-store/at-outpost retail events and consumer engagement touchpoints.
  • Oversee consumer journey for new and existing store formats, events and retail outposts
  • Concept HTSM gifting experience for in-store/at-outpost
  • Identify applications of new digital technologies to enhance consumer experience
  • Ensure customer experience continuity across channels and formats
  • Guidelines for all scales of Beauty Retail Events, offering both Evergreen & Bespoke designs for:
  • At-counter/at-outpost retail events (Masterclasses, Launch Parties, VIP Celebrations)
  • At-counter/at-outpost Consumer engagement touchpoints (ingredient discovery, giveaways, limited-time activations)
  • Store openings

Requirements

  • Looking for a creative individual who also has strategic and detailed thinking.
  • Knowledge of design, lighting, sound, video, photography and social media.
  • Position requires 5-7 years+ of design work experience, preferably in luxury retail.
  • BS or BA in Architecture, Interior Design or Industrial Design, Store Design and Visual Merchandising.
  • Creative and Innovative
  • Exceptional leadership skills
  • Passionate about retail and in-store visual merchandising with a deep understanding of current luxury beauty/fashion/retail/design trends.
  • At least 2 years of project management experience.
  • Actively demonstrate excellence in design vision, execution, and taste level.
  • Visualize concepts and ideas through vivid mood boards, sketches, 3d renderings, Photoshop comps, etc.

Preferred

  • Must be able to work independently as well as with the team.
  • Must be able to follow projects from inception to completion.
  • Must be able to execute several projects at once in a timely and efficient manner.
  • An interest in the cosmetic industry, fashion trends, pop culture and new media is necessary.

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
  • wellness and family support programs
  • life and disability insurance
  • retirement savings plans
  • paid leave programs
  • education-related programs
  • paid holidays and vacation time
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Estée Lauder Companies

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of outstanding luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.To explore our current job openings, go to www.elcompanies.com

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