Executive Director, Global Experiential, TOM FORD and Couture Brands

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 154,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a Senior Experiential Retail Designer to lead branded experiences across store formats and outposts.

You will collaborate with Store Design, VM, Consumer Engagement, Education and Regional teams to craft innovative in-store and outpost experiences and events. You will oversee consumer journey mapping, design concepts, and the application of digital technologies to elevate the shopper experience while maintaining global brand consistency and regional

Qualifications

• Look­ing for a creative individual who also has strategic and detailed thinking.
• Knowledge of design, lighting, sound, video, photography and social media.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10–12 years experience required.
• At least 3 years of project management experience.
• Actively demonstrate excellence in design vision, execution, and taste level.
• Visualize concepts and ideas through mood boards, sketches, renderings, Photoshop comps.
• Ability to challenge standard practices and think differently as needed.
• Creates and sustains environment of trust and collaboration.
• Strong cross-disciplinary relationship-building and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Propose and develop experiential retail design in line with Global Brand vision for all Store formats, Outposts, Pop-ups, Retail installations and Beauty Windows.
• Create evergreen & bespoke experiences and services for in-store/outpost events and consumer engagement touchpoints.
• Oversee consumer journey for all new store locations, events and retail outposts
• Concept HTSM gifting experience for in-store/outpost
• Identify applications of new digital technologies to enhance consumer experience
• Coordinate with visual merchandising, store design, marketing and PR to ensure cohesive brand design identity across experiential formats.
• Actively participate in meetings, with decision making responsibilities.
• Manage high volume workload and prioritize project requirements effectively.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strategic thinking

Detailed thinking

Lighting design

Sound design

Video production

Photography

Social media

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Rhino

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Job description

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.

Position Overview

Design and oversee branded experiential retail design and 360 Consumer Experience Formats. This position collaborates closely with Store Design, VM, Consumer Engagement, Education and Regional teams to conceptualize the most innovative and best in class in-store/ at-outpost retail experiences and events.

Responsibilities

• Propose and develop experiential retail design in line with Global Brand vision for all Store formats, Outposts, Pop-ups, Retail installations and Beauty Windows.
• Create evergreen & bespoke experiences and services for in-store/at-outpost retail events and consumer engagement touchpoints.
• Oversee consumer journey for all new store locations, events and retail outposts
• Concept HTSM gifting experience for in-store/at-outpost
• Identify applications of new digital technologies to enhance consumer experience
• Ensure customer experience continuity across channels and formats
• Creative oversight of Guidelines for all scales of Beauty PR & Retail Events, offering both Evergreen & Bespoke designs
• Ensure Global Brand vision is upheld at consistent level of excellence while addressing regional parameters and concerns
• Coordinate with visual merchandising, store design, marketing and PR to ensure cohesive brand design identity across experiential formats.
• Actively participate in meetings, with decision making responsibilities.
• Manage high volume workload and prioritize project requirements effectively.
• Ensure clear communication, transfer of information and alignment with regional teams to maintain and build collaborative and efficient process.
• Work across Global Communications, Consumer Engagement and Education functions to conceptualize the most innovative and best in class events that can be tailored for press, consumer and internal.
• Help cascade event guidelines to key stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.

Qualifications

• Looking for a creative individual who also has strategic and detailed thinking.
• Knowledge of design, lighting, sound, video, photography and social media.
• Bachelors degree required.
• 10-12 years experience required.
• At least 3 years of project management experience.
• Actively demonstrate excellence in design vision, execution, and taste level.
• Visualize concepts and ideas through vivid mood boards, sketches, renderings, Photoshop comps, etc.
• Challenges standard practices and applies new and different ways of thinking as necessary.
• Creates and sustains environment of trust and collaboration.
• Actively builds relationships across disciplines and with external partners.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and design shifts.
• Ability to detail fixtures in realistic and executable fashion.
• Knowledge of materials and methods of fabrication and installation of fixtures and construction.
• 3-d skills essential, preferably Rhino, 2D Vectorworks (or AutoCad) and photoshop proficient.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to speak to creative vision and execution as well as tactical conversations across disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of retail trends and environments.
• Must be able to work independently as well as with the team.
• Must be able to follow projects from inception to completion.
• Must be able to execute several projects at once in a timely and efficient manner.
• An interest in the cosmetic industry, fashion trends, pop culture and new media is neccessary.
• Some public relations/communications experience is helpful, but not required.

Pay Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $154,000.00 to $264,750.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition,

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including 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, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.