Director of Global Visual Merchandising & Retail Design (Beauty)

Our client, a natural skincare brand based in Los Angeles, is looking for a Director of Visual Merchandising & Retail Design to join their team for a 6 month contract.

Responsibilities:

• Be the ‘gatekeeper’ to ensure all brand standards are expressed consistently in all retail formats in global markets – self-assisted concepts and FSS locations
• Be an expert design innovator and conceptual thinker
• Partner closely with internal and external teams to oversee the design and development of all aspects of VM and retail design including store/shop layouts, fixture design, merchandising, displays, lighting, furniture, materials and planograms
• Evolve concepts through design development as required for management approvals
• Partner with the Creative and Marketing teams to effectively implement new selling strategies
• Maintain awareness of retail environment – with a focus on the beauty marketplace and competitive brands
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of digital technologies and integration into the retail space
• Vendor management with day-to-day coordination, gathering costs for approvals may be required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, focus on graphic design, VM, interior design or architecture
• 7 years of design experience ideally retail or hospitality
• Stellar design aptitude and conceptual thinking required
• Experience with managing processes to develop clear and concise design solutions aligned with business strategies
• Strong project management aptitude required to manage multiple projects in partnership with global affiliates and zone teams to meet market demands
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with multiple business partners and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrates creative abilities, sketching, conceptual rendering, and space planning
• Strong working knowledge of basic fixture and cabinet construction detailing and methods
• Good awareness of design/industry trends/new concepts/materials/innovations and the aptitude to translate these ideas
• Good understanding of general building codes, ADA codes and interior standards
• Comprehensive working knowledge of AutoCAD & SketchUp with VRAY
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Expert Communication/Presentation skills
• CAD experience is essential – creating and modifying layouts and drawings on a daily basis.
• 3D software experience is key- e.g Sketchup with VRAY is our standard platform.
• Expert proficiency reviewing VM, architectural, construction and fixture/millwork shop drawings
• Knowledge of material costs, construction trades, process that affect and impact design
• Knowledge of sustainable design methodologies and materials is a plus

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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