Lead Retail Designer - Campaign Activations - 9 month FTC

Gisou; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote day

Lunch subsidy

Team activities

ClassPass

OpenUp

Bike lease

Annual gift card

Job summary

Gisou in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Lead Retail Designer to join on a FTC – Maternity Cover. You will translate campaigns into compelling retail experiences across global markets, from pop-ups to in-store placements, with hands-on ownership of spatial and graphic design.

Reporting to Head Of Global Retail Design, you will collaborate with Creative Studio, Global Marketing, and regional teams, manage timelines, and ensure brand consistency while exploring sustainable design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience developing retail activations and pop-ups for beauty brands.
• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to translate ideas into practical retail solutions.
• Experience working with production and print vendors to deliver project work.
• Understanding of materials, production, and execution for temporary retail environments.
• Experience delivering print-ready artwork and production files for large-format graphics.

Responsibilities

• Create high-impact retail concepts from POS to pop-ups that align with seasonal campaigns.
• Develop mood boards, sketches, artworks, and 3D renders for persuasive decks.
• Collaborate with Creative Studio, Global Marketing, and Education teams to extend brand identities.
• Manage timelines, CPA's, and ensure on-time delivery of final artworks.
• Stay ahead of retail design trends and promote sustainable design practices.

Skills

Retail activations

Pop-ups

Conceptual thinking

Vendor coordination

Print production

Brand consistency

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Enscape

V-Ray

KeyShot

Figma

Job description

ABOUT US

Gisou is born out of a passion for bees and haircare, based on a six-generation beekeeping heritage, our products are inspired by and made with the finest, sustainably sourced ingredients from our very own Mirsalehi Bee Garden.

At Gisou we are on a mission to share our HONEY GLOW. As a rapidly growing scale-up, we're dedicated to crafting iconic beauty products, and building a world-class team to drive our vision and brand forward. We are talent obsessed and deeply believe that the raw skills of our people, and their collective brilliance is what makes ustrulyextraordinary!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Lead Retail Designer to join our team on a FTC - Maternity Cover.

This role is perfect for someone who loves to translate product campaigns into compelling retail experiences across Global Markets. The ideal candidate has a breadth of experience creating high impact, commercial and creative retail solutions – translated across pop-ups to instore secondary placements.

This is a hands‑on creative role with a high level of ownership combining spatial design and graphic design across. We need someone who is used to fast paced work environments and who can hit the ground running!

You will sit within the Retail Design Team, part of the in‑house Creative Studio (including Retail Design, Branding, Product Design and Social), reporting into the Head Of Global Retail Design.

Applications without supporting portfolios will not be considered.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Creative Vision & Strategy

Create high impact retail concepts (from small scale POS to large scale pop ups) bringing to life seasonal campaigns through creative and commercial visual merchandising story telling.

Develop mood boards, sketches, artworks and 3D renders to collate into inspirational presentation decks.

Consistently push the boundaries of visual storytelling and driving Retail Design & Gisou creative and commercial strategies.

Creative Collaboration

Work closely within the Creative Studio, as well as Global Marketing and Education teams to drive Gisou’s seasonal identities across in‑store.

Work closely with regional teams to create and deliver retail activations – balancing Brand, Regional and Retailer requirements.

Work closely with vendors to define and execute retail activations

Operational Delivery & Execution

Manage and adhere to Brand, Creative Studio, and team timelines & CPA’s.

Execute final artworks for production/print as part of retail activations.

Best in class Creative Studio

Work collaboratively across Creative Studio, Global and Regional teams to drive commercial and productivity performance.

Stay ahead of retail and design trends to keep Gisou at the forefront of the industry.

Throughout the design process, encourage and drive sustainable design practices and innovative solutions.

• WHO YOU ARE: 5+ years experience developing retail activations and pop‑ups ideally with or for, specialty retailers (for example Sephora, Ulta, or similar).

• Strong conceptual thinking combined with the ability to translate ideas into practical, executable retail solutions that translate in person and on socials.

• Experience working directly with production and print vendors to deliver project work Production and print experience -

• A strong understanding of materials, production and execution processes, particularly for temporary retail environments and pop‑ups.

• Experience preparing print‑ready artwork and production files for retail graphics, signage and large‑format applications.

• Strong attention to detail and a sharp eye for brand consistency and visual execution.

• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership and making confident design decisions.

• Welcome collaborative ways of working – inspire and be inspired as a part of the wider Gisou team.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast‑paced creative & commercial environment.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative thinking and design direction.

• Tools & Software

• Strong proficiency Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

• Strong proficiency in SketchUp

• Experience with 3D rendering software such as Enscape, V‑Ray, Keyshot or similar.

• Experience working in Figma (which we use to create clear and compelling presentations and design decks).

• AI tools are a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• 1 day of remote working per week.

• Subsidised fresh daily lunch via our partner Feedr, plus drinks and snacks provided in the office.

• Regular team activities and drinks.

• Contribution towards ClassPass membership.

• Mental health support via OpenUp.

• Ability to lease a bike with a small employer contribution.

• Every year, you’ll receive a personal employee gift card.

At Gisou, you’ll be part of an ambitious, fast-growing beauty company with an international, dynamic, and collaborative atmosphere. You’ll join a team of creative powerhouses and bold thinkers who bring out the best in each other and work together to build something iconic.

Growth here isn’t a side benefit it’s part of the journey. As our business continues to evolve globally, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to stretch your skills, push your boundaries, and shape the future of beauty with us.

INTERESTED?

We can't wait to hear from you!