Director, Retail Mktg & Visual Merchandising

Luxury Brand Partners; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

Luxury Brand Partners seeks a Director of Retail Marketing & Visual Merchandising to lead global retail strategy and visual merchandising for ONE/SIZE across major partners including Sephora and Boots, spanning 35+ countries. The role connects go-to-market plans with immersive retail experiences and brand storytelling.

The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking with creative vision, steering cross-functional teams to deliver commercially impactful brand experiences in domestic and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in retail marketing or visual merchandising.
• Proven experience with Sephora and other prestige retailers.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across global markets.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end retail go-to-market planning for launches worldwide.
• Develop in-store and digital retail programs with cross-functional partners.
• Translate brand priorities into engaging retail experiences that drive awareness and sell-through.
• Lead global visual merchandising strategy and store activation across markets.

Skills

Retail marketing

Visual merchandising

Shopper marketing

International accounts

Job description

Sales - Specialty Retail Full Time Management US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1381

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $170,000.00 Annually

DIRECTOR OF RETAIL MARKETING & VISUAL MERCHANDISING (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented Director of Retail Marketing & Visual Merchandising to lead global retail marketing strategy and visual merchandising for ONE/SIZE across key retail partners, including Sephora, Boots, and other international accounts spanning more than 35 countries.

This role connects go-to-market strategy with impactful retail experiences, translating brand and product priorities into programs and physical environments that drive awareness, conversion, sell-through, and long-term brand equity.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, creative vision, and operational excellence, with experience leading retail marketing initiatives and developing distinctive visual merchandising concepts. As a member of the Sales team, this leader will partner cross-functionally to deliver cohesive, commercially effective brand experiences across domestic and international markets.

HYBRID:

This role is classified as exempt from the Fair Labor Standard Act’s overtime requirement and is open to candidates based in LA. While the position is primarily remote, it follows a hybrid schedule requiring occasional in-person work at Culver City, CA 90230. You must be able to work core Pacific hours. A reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace free from significant distractions are essential for remote work. This position is classified as exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Approximately 5-10% travel is expected, to key retail partners and to international markets.

What You’ll Do:

Essential Job Functions

RETAIL MARKETING (50%)

• Own end-to-end retail go-to-market planning and execution for product launches, hero product initiatives, and seasonal campaigns across domestic and international markets, in partnership with Brand Marketing.


• Develop integrated retail marketing programs across in-store and digital channels, including sampling, events, consumer activations, and retail experiences, in partnership with Brand Marketing and cross-functional teams.


• Ensure retail programs deliver compelling brand storytelling and consumer experiences that strengthen brand differentiation, drive engagement, and increase conversion and sell-through.


• Partner with Global Brand Marketing, PR, Special Events, and Creative teams to bring key campaigns and consumer activations to life across retail environments.


• Build strong relationships with Sales teams and retail partners, collaborating on joint business planning, product launches, exclusives, seasonal programs, and incremental marketing opportunities.


• Partner with retailer dotcom teams to strengthen online brand presentation, optimize product storytelling, and drive digital sell-through.


• Adapt global marketing strategies to regional retail environments, ensuring programs are commercially relevant, culturally appropriate, and aligned with retailer requirements.


• Develop a strong understanding of retailer-specific programs, including sampling, education, trade marketing, PR, and other opportunities to strengthen partnerships and drive growth.

GLOBAL VISUAL MERCHANDISING (50%)

• Develop and execute global visual merchandising strategies that elevate ONE/SIZE's in-store presence and reinforce brand positioning across diverse retail environments.


• Translate global creative direction, brand priorities, and product stories into distinctive physical retail experiences that stand out in competitive prestige beauty environments.


• Lead creative development for retail displays and experiences, including gondolas, wall units, endcaps, freestanding displays, pop-ups, and new store openings.


• Partner with Creative, Product Marketing, and Sales to develop compelling concepts and consumer journeys that connect product, campaign, and brand storytelling while maintaining global consistency and allowing for regional adaptation.

Creative Execution & Global Implementation

• Oversee the full visual merchandising project lifecycle, from concept and design through visualization, prototyping, production, logistics, and installation, ensuring execution is on-brand, on-time, and on-budget.


• Guide creative development through briefs, mood boards, renderings, and prototypes, ensuring final execution meets approved design direction and ONE/SIZE brand standards.


• Manage multiple global rollouts simultaneously, balancing creative vision with retailer requirements, consumer behavior, production feasibility, budgets, and timelines.


• Explore innovative materials, technologies, formats, and interactive experiences that elevate the consumer journey and strengthen brand presence at retail.

Retail Partnerships & Global Guidelines

• Serve as the primary visual merchandising contact for global retail partners, regional teams, and distributors, presenting concepts, gathering feedback, and aligning on creative direction and implementation plans.


• Collaborate with Sales, international stakeholders, external agencies, fabricators, manufacturers, and installation teams to ensure seamless execution across global markets.


• Develop and maintain scalable global visual merchandising guidelines, toolkits, and training materials that communicate design intent and ensure consistent brand representation across retailers and regions.


• Evaluate merchandising effectiveness and gather feedback from retail partners and field teams to identify opportunities for improvement and stronger in-store performance.


• Manage global visual merchandising budgets in partnership with Finance and Operations, overseeing resource allocation, vendors, purchase orders, production costs, and delivery to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and executional excellence.

Performance, Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Track retail performance, sell-through, conversion, promotional effectiveness, and program ROI to identify opportunities and inform future strategies.


• Manage retail marketing budgets and external agency and vendor partnerships, ensuring effective resource allocation and delivery against commercial objectives.


• Lead and develop one direct report, providing clear direction, ongoing coaching, and opportunities for professional growth.


• Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Brand Marketing, Creative, Product Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations, and international teams to ensure alignment and consistent execution.


• Establish clear project plans, timelines, and workflows to ensure cross-functional alignment, accountability, and consistent execution across markets.

What You'll Bring

To excel in this role, you must meet the following qualifications. Reasonable accommodations can be made to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential functions.

• 10+ years of experience in retail marketing, visual merchandising, shopper marketing, or related roles within beauty or consumer retail, with demonstrated experience across both retail marketing and visual merchandising.


• Strong experience working with Sephora and/or prestige beauty retail accounts. Experience supporting global or regional accounts, including Sephora US and Sephora EU/UK or other international prestige retailers, is strongly preferred.


• Proven track record of developing retail marketing programs and visual merchandising strategies that strengthen brand presence, drive sell-through, and deliver measurable commercial results.


• Experience working across international or multi-market retail environments, with an understanding of regional differences in consumer behavior, retail execution, and go-to-market strategy.


• Strong creative sensibility and understanding of visual merchandising, retail design, spatial concepts, and physical brand experiences.


• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects from strategy and concept development through execution, managing timelines, budgets, and external partners.


• Experience managing and developing talent, with the ability to set clear priorities, provide constructive feedback, and foster accountability.


• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable strategies.


• Ability to build strong relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders and external retail partners while balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on execution.


• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment with shifting priorities and a strong commitment to quality, creativity, and attention to detail.

This position will manage and develop the Visual Merchandising Manager, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to drive performance, professional growth, and alignment with team priorities

Physical Requirements

This role requires the following physical capabilities:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.


• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, twist, and squat to adjust or position equipment, cameras, or set up for events.


• Prolonged periods standing, bending, stooping, and reaching


• Must be able to focus on detailed work for extended periods, which may lead to eye strain or fatigue.


• Must be able to carry and transport promotional or sales materials.


• Must be able to perform tasks that require fine motor skills, including typing and using a mouse.


• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, often time-sensitive environment.

Why You’ll Love Us:

At Luxury Brand Partners, we are more than just a team – we are a vibrant community of creative thinkers and beauty enthusiasts dedicated to shaping the future of luxury in the beauty industry. As the parent company for renowned brands like IGK, R+Co, and ONE/SIZE Beauty, we pride ourselves on fostering innovation, authenticity, and excellence. Together, we collaborate to deliver exceptional products and experiences that empower our customers and elevate the standards of luxury beauty.

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance along with additional ancillary benefits


• Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA)


• Employer paid life insurance coverage with optional supplemental life insurance available


• Employer paid long-term and short-term disability


• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance

• Starting with 10 vacation days, 4 fixed personal days and 5 sick days (unless state law requires otherwise, in which case we will comply with state law)


• 12 paid holidays


• Paid parental leave


• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day & Labor Day


• Compensation commensurate with industry standards and your qualifications


• 401(k) with company match


• Monthly technology allowance


• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus


• Quarterly sample boxes featuring our brands products


• Employee referral program with rewards

Luxury Brand Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race (including characteristics associated with race, such as hairstyle), color, gender, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision-making, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

The salary range provided for this position is intended to be a general guideline. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as your qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

The role will generally accept applications for at least seven calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.