Associate Creative Director, Global Retail Experience

Prelude Growth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus program

Flexible hybrid work environment with…

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Sol de Janeiro is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Global Retail Experience, to lead in-store experiences and retail design across flagship locations, pop-ups, and travel retail. You will blend experiential storytelling with scalable design systems, working with Global VM, Consumer Engagement, and Regional teams.

The role reports to the Vice President, Global Retail, and requires 8–10 years in retail design within global beauty or lifestyle brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in retail design, environmental design, or related creative field.
• Experience in global beauty or lifestyle brands preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and/or 3D rendering software.
• Strong understanding of materials, fixtures, and production processes.
• Excellent communication skills — able to articulate design decisions clearly across creative and commercial partners.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver global store concepts that express brand storytelling through spatial, material, and experiential detail.
• Partner with Global VM and Commercial teams to ensure design solutions support business objectives and local retail realities.
• Develop fixture systems, material libraries, and scalable design toolkits adaptable for diverse retail formats.
• Translate creative briefs into 2D and 3D renderings, technical drawings, and production-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with Regional teams and vendors to ensure design intent is executed consistently across markets.
• Participate in concept development for new formats (flagship, pop-up, department store, and travel retail).
• Contribute to the Global Retail Playbook and Fixture Sourcebook, maintaining high-quality standards and clarity for all partners.
• Partner with Global PMO to track project timelines, deliverables, and cost parameters.
• Champion craft, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration throughout every phase of design.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

AutoCAD

3D rendering

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

AutoCAD

3D rendering software

Job description

Sol de Janeiro is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Global Retail Experience, to lead in-store experiences and retail design across flagship locations, pop-ups, and travel retail. You will blend experiential storytelling with scalable design systems, working with Global VM, Consumer Engagement, and Regional teams.

The role reports to the Vice President, Global Retail, and requires 8–10 years in retail design within global beauty or lifestyle brands.