[2025] LOA - SPA - Retail Design Manager LUXE External

L'oreal Usa; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading beauty brand is seeking a Retail Design Manager in Madrid to lead and develop retail design projects. This role involves designing luxurious and effective brand environments to enhance consumer experiences. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in Retail Design, a strong understanding of the luxury sector, and proficiency in design software. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, teamwork, and innovative project execution.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years in Retail Design or Commercial Space Design.
• Experience creating furniture or displays for points of sale.
• Experience with beauty or luxury sector brands is valued.

Responsabilidades

• Lead retail design projects and monitor their implementation.
• Supervise the Visual Merchandising team.
• Manage external suppliers for project quality.
• Administer CAPEX for retail design projects.
• Champion innovative technologies in retail design.
• Contribute to team development.

Conocimientos

Initiative and Proactivity

Strategic and Commercial Vision

Communication and Transversal Leadership

Excellence Orientation

Attention to Detail and Rigor

Planning and Organization

Educación

Higher education degree in Interior Design

Product Design / Industrial Design / Furniture Design

Architecture

Herramientas

AutoCAD

ArchiCAD

SketchUp

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Descripción del empleo

Job Mission

The Retail Design Manager will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of retail design projects. Their mission is to create innovative, luxurious, and commercially effective brand environments, always respecting the identity and strategy of each brand. The ultimate goal is to elevate the consumer experience, maximize conversion, and ensure visibility at all points of sale.

Main Responsibilities

• Retail Design Project Development and Execution:
  • Lead the design and implementation of sales spaces and perfumery projects, adapting to the international guidelines of the brands and client needs.
  • Generate innovative design proposals aligned with the brand strategy.
  • Validate budgets and manage cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure thorough monitoring and supervision of each project's implementation until completion.
• Lead and supervise the Visual Merchandising team in the development and implementation of the visual merchandising plan across all commercial circuits. The objective is to ensure compliance with the brand strategy, optimize visibility, and enhance the customer's navigation experience at points of sale.
• Manage and coordinate with external suppliers, including budget review and production supervision, to ensure the quality and correct execution of projects.
• Budget Control:
  • Administer the annual CAPEX allocated to retail design projects for the brands under their responsibility.
• Strategic Leadership:
  • Act as "Champion" for Retail Design projects of Cluster 2 in perfumeries, coordinating and communicating progress with the corresponding Key Account Managers.
  • Be the "Beauty Tech Champion" in Retail Design, leading, sharing, and monitoring the incorporation of innovative technologies into projects.
• Team Development:
  • Manage, supervise, and contribute to the professional development of the visual merchandising profile within the team.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar Retail Design or Commercial Space Design position.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and creating furniture, displays (POS), or elements for points of sale.
• Previous experience with beauty or luxury sector brands will be highly valued.

Academic Background

• Higher education degree in:
  • Interior Design
  • Product Design / Industrial Design / Furniture Design
  • Architecture

Languages

• English: High level (essential).
• French: Will be positively valued.

Required Software Programs

• CAD software (proficiency in at least one of the following): AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, SketchUp.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (general knowledge).

Competencies and Skills

• Initiative and Proactivity: Strong ability to take initiative, tackle new challenges, and seek creative solutions.
• Strategic and Commercial Vision: Creativity oriented towards achieving commercial objectives and excellence in brand experience.
• Communication and Transversal Leadership: Excellent communication and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with different departments and stakeholders.
• Excellence Orientation: Commitment to the highest standards of quality and detail, typical of the luxury sector.
• Attention to Detail and Rigor: Precision and meticulousness in all project phases.
• Planning and Organization: Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks in complex and dynamic environments.