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About the Role

The Director, Visual Merchandising & Experiential is responsible for developing innovative physical brand experiences across global retail, visual merchandising, pop-ups, events and experiential activations. This role translates Too Faced’s creative direction into distinctive consumer experiences that stand out in highly competitive retail environments while maintaining a consistent global brand expression.

Responsibilities

Develop creative concepts for global visual merchandising, retail environments, pop-ups, events, installations and experiential activations.
Partner closely with the Vice President, Creative Director to translate global creative direction into compelling physical brand experiences.
Develop consumer journeys and spatial concepts that connect product, campaign and brand storytelling.
Partner closely with the Director, Packaging Design and Director, 360 Creative from early launch development to ensure physical experiences are connected to the broader product and campaign story.
Create and present concepts through mood boards, sketches, renderings, spatial studies, prototypes and other visualization tools.
Develop global VM and experiential guidelines that clearly communicate design intent across retailers, regions and formats.
Develop key global retail concepts and systems that can be adapted across different retailer environments and market needs.
Collaborate with Regional, Retail, Store Design, Marketing, Consumer Engagement, Education and Communications teams to ensure cohesive brand expression.
Lead and creatively direct agencies, freelancers, experiential partners, fabricators, production vendors and other external specialists.
Review designs, renderings, materials, prototypes and production output to ensure the final experience maintains the approved creative direction and Too Faced brand standards.
Balance creative ambition with retailer requirements, consumer behavior, budget, feasibility, materials and production considerations.
Identify innovative technologies, materials, formats and interactive experiences that can elevate the consumer journey.
Utilize generative AI and emerging creative technologies to support spatial ideation, visualization and concept development.
Manage multiple global projects and priorities while maintaining a high level of creativity, quality and attention to detail.
Stay current on beauty, fashion, retail, hospitality, entertainment and experiential trends.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 to 10 years of Visual Merchandising, experiential design, retail design or related creative experience, preferably within beauty, fashion, luxury or other highly visual consumer brands.
Exceptional conceptual thinker with demonstrated ability to create original physical experiences in highly competitive retail environments.
Proven experience developing creative concepts across Visual Merchandising, pop-ups, events, retail installations and experiential activations.
Strong understanding of consumer journey, spatial storytelling, retail environments and physical brand experience.
Exceptional visual taste with a strong understanding of materials, lighting, graphics, fixtures, spatial composition and consumer interaction.
Strong color-matching skills, with the ability to evaluate and match color across graphics, fixtures, materials, swatches, samples and final production.
Ability to visualize and communicate concepts through mood boards, sketches, renderings, 3D visualization and presentation materials.
Strong knowledge of fixture development, fabrication methods, materials and production processes.
Experience creatively directing agencies, freelancers, fabricators, production partners and other external specialists.
Ability to balance creative innovation with retailer requirements, feasibility, timelines and business objectives.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate creative vision clearly across internal teams and external partners.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple global projects and priorities effectively.
Strong awareness of beauty, fashion, pop culture, retail, experiential design and emerging consumer trends.
Portfolio required. Candidates must provide relevant work samples demonstrating Visual Merchandising, retail concepts, pop-ups, events, installations and experiential design, including examples of original thinking within complex or highly competitive retail environments.

Skills

Proficiency in relevant 2D and 3D design and visualization software
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Generative AI tools
Emerging creative technologies

Experience Level

8 to 10 years

Education Level

BA or BFA in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Environmental Design or related field

Salary/Compensations

$124,200.00 to $214,450.00

Benefits

Eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
Share incentive plan.
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

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.
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.