Global Retail Experience Creative Director, Flagships

Sol de Janeiro; 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

Inclusive culture that values diverse,

Opportunity to be part of a fast‑g‑g‑g

Global beauty brand growth

Job summary

Sol de Janeiro, headquartered in New York, is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Global Retail Experience to lead in-store experiences, flagship stores, and innovative retail activations that blend experiential storytelling with brand equity.

You will collaborate with Global VM, Consumer Engagement, and regional partners, translate creative briefs into 2D/3D renderings, and mentor a design team to deliver consistent, high-quality retail concepts across markets. Reports to VP, Global Retail.

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.
• 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 expressing brand storytelling through spatial, material, and experiential detail.
• Collaborate with Global VM and Commercial teams to ensure design solutions support business objectives across markets.
• 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.
• Ensure design intent is executed consistently across markets and regions.
• Contribute to the Global Retail Playbook and Fixture Sourcebook with high-quality standards.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and cost parameters with Global PMO.
• Mentor design team partners and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Retail design

Brand storytelling

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

AutoCAD

3D rendering

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Architecture/Interior Design degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

AutoCAD

3D rendering software

Job description

Sol de Janeiro, headquartered in New York, is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Global Retail Experience to lead in-store experiences, flagship stores, and innovative retail activations that blend experiential storytelling with brand equity.

You will collaborate with Global VM, Consumer Engagement, and regional partners, translate creative briefs into 2D/3D renderings, and mentor a design team to deliver consistent, high-quality retail concepts across markets. Reports to VP, Global Retail.