Executive Director, Global Experiential, TOM FORD and Couture Brands

Responsibilities

• Propose and develop experiential retail design in line with Global Brand vision for all Store formats, Outposts, Pop-ups, Retail installations and Beauty Windows.
• Create evergreen & bespoke experiences and services for in-store/at-outpost retail events and consumer engagement touchpoints.
• Oversee consumer journey for all new store locations, 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
• Creative oversight of Guidelines for all scales of Beauty PR & Retail Events, offering both Evergreen & Bespoke designs
• Ensure Global Brand vision is upheld at consistent level of excellence while addressing regional parameters and concerns
• Coordinate with visual merchandising, store design, marketing and PR to ensure cohesive brand design identity across experiential formats.
• Actively participate in meetings, with decision making responsibilities.

Requirements

• Looking for a creative individual who also has strategic and detailed thinking.
• Knowledge of design, lighting, sound, video, photography and social media.
• Bachelors degree required.
• 10-12 years experience required.
• At least 3 years of project management experience.
• Actively demonstrate excellence in design vision, execution, and taste level.
• Visualize concepts and ideas through vivid mood boards, sketches, renderings, Photoshop comps, etc.
• Challenges standard practices and applies new and different ways of thinking as necessary.
• Creates and sustains environment of trust and collaboration.
• Actively builds relationships across disciplines and with external partners.

Preferred

• Some public relations/communications experience is helpful, but not required.

Benefits

• The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including 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, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.