Senior Design Director - Store Design & Visual Merchandising

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Design Director, Store Design & Visual Merchandising to lead our global 3D design team. This role is pivotal in shaping architectural and visual merchandising concepts across diverse retail formats worldwide. As a Senior Design Director remote, you will be responsible for evolving the physical brand experience while ensuring consistency and innovation aligned with global brand standards.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the global 3D visual merchandising and store design team, including direct reports across regions.
• Develop and present 3D rendered design concepts that align with brand vision and business objectives.
• Oversee the integration of visual merchandising strategies into architectural design solutions.
• Establish and enforce global design standards, guidelines, and scalable processes.
• Manage project reviews and approvals across regional teams and external partners from concept through execution.
• Review and redline technical drawings, construction documents, and prototypes for production readiness.
• Ensure all projects align with budget parameters, timelines, and brand requirements.
• Drive value engineering initiatives in collaboration with vendors and regional teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in architectural store design, visual merchandising, or related fields.
• Must have a current portfolio showcasing high-end/luxury retail store design projects, ideally in cosmetics/beauty.
• Proven leadership managing global design teams and complex, multi-region projects.
• Strong experience overseeing design development, approvals, and execution across internal teams and external vendors.
• Expertise in reviewing and redlining technical drawings, fixture drawings, millwork, and construction documents.
• Demonstrated ability to design within budget constraints and implement value engineering solutions.
• Proficiency in 3D rendering tools such as 3D Studio Max, Rhino, SketchUp, or similar.
• Advanced skills in Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office.

Nice to Have

• Experience within prestige, luxury, or beauty environments is preferred.

What We Offer

• Relocation support to help you settle into your new role in the United States.
• Competitive salary range of $150,000 - $170,000.
• Opportunity to lead a dynamic team and influence global design strategies.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.