Manager, Store Design and Visual Merchandising, Aveda and Bumble & Bumble

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 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.

## Description

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE:

Aveda and Bumble and bumble are seeking a Mid-level Designer of Visual Merchandising to work on the design conceptualization, coordination, and successful execution of in-store Visual Merchandising for Salons and Specialty-Multichannel Retail. The role involves translating the brands into to elevated and consistent VM look and feel while continuing to evolve the brand presence. Agility and understanding of design for different environments is critical. The designer will work collaboratively with all cross-functional depts.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Full design execution of all visual merchandising requests managing phases of projects.
• Additional focus on special projects and large scale campaigns.

• Attend meetings, present concepts, and report on status of current projects.
• Execute and oversee development of merchandising guidelines.
• Develop concepts and renders for in-store fixtures and displays.
• Partner with Art directors for the creation of graphic design needs for VM units.
• Participate in briefing, concept kickoff and all development session to discuss objectives and push innovation in program launches.
• Demonstrate an understanding of materials, cost and time requirements on projects.
• Maintain awareness of current trends in visual arts and merchandising.

## Qualifications

• Position requires 5+ years of experience, preferably in the beauty or fashion arena, in visual merchandising, industrial design, store planning, or a related field. Experience in salon retail or specialty multi-channel retailers (such as Sephora or Ulta) is needed.
• Must have a can-do attitude and spirit with the ability to role with ever evolving needs and requests in a fast-paced environment.
• The strong ability to translate brand storytelling into highly disruptive and engaging Visual Merchandising in a competitive retail environment.
• Ability to both roll up sleeves to design as well as direct on both 2d and 3d projects.
• Must be a clear communicator, with an ability to present creative while self-managing on timelines and due dates. A self-starter who can action on projects without prompting.
• Excellent taste and design aesthetic.
• Displays learning agility and ability to creatively problem-solve in a fast-paced environment. Strong eye for detail.
• Able to build collaborative relationships.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience in SketchUp and 3D CAD/ Modelling and rendering experience on MAC platforms.

Pay Range:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $87,550.00 to $143,800.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.