The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a Director, Store Design for TOM FORD and Couture Brands. The ideal candidate will lead the development and execution of all Retail initiatives, drive the development of retail initiatives from ignition to implementation, and manage a high volume workload.
Requirements
- Drive and lead the development of retail initiatives from ignition to implementation with cross-functional teams in global and regions
- Manage and lead SD team, training and coaching new and existing SD team members
- Manage high volume workload and prioritize project requirements effectively
- Partner with Global Product Marketing and Creative Operations to establish project briefs and project objectives for in-store environment across multiple channels and formats
- Aid VP and SVP Brand Image with Evolving Global Store Design Concept
- Participate in brainstorming exchange and presentations of new ideas/concepts for: Architectural Concept and Development, Fixture Concept and Development, Lighting Concept and Development, New Materials Selection and Specification, Merchandising Concept liaising with VM
- Oversight of all Retail formats Globally (including Shop in Shop, Free Standing stores, Department Stores, Pop-ups, temporary Kiosk locations and Perfumeries)
- Design of all new TFB and BL formats and Tier A locations and top 100 doors: layout, design, 3-d visualization (sketch and presentation level) design development, supervision of project management to project end
- Site inspections/visits /Punch lists (if applicable)
- Quality monitoring during process
- Design development drawings
- Review of Construction drawings
- Shop drawing reviews
- Oversite of Tier B locations
- Identify new retail experience opportunities for retail formats and brick and mortar channels
- Review and assist in the integration of Eyewear and Fashion within Beauty formats, adapting and developing fixture guidelines when required
- Develop guidelines and toolkits for regions to activate retail initiatives
- Work closely with Marketing to track execution, gather feedback and adjust where needed
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach across retail experience initiatives
- Foster successful working relationships with the regional teams, cross departments to ensure Retail Experience objectives are clearly understood and met
- Support regions with budget constraints, working with IP, RDDC and vendors to develop value engineering solutions and cost tiered formats
- Actively participate in meetings, present to upper management, Marketing, Regions and Licensees, substituting for VP when necessary, with decision making responsibilities
- Lead Regional conference calls and meetings
- Lead sustainability initiatives, partnering with corporate teams and vendors
- Apply knowledge of competitive landscape and trends in line with Brand Strategy and Equity positioning
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Wellness and family support programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid leave programs
- Education-related programs
- Paid holidays and vacation time
