Lead Director, Visual Merchandising-Retail Design and Decor

CVS Health; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Benefits package eligibility

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Director of Retail Design & Décor to define and execute the enterprise retail design strategy across all customer-facing environments. You will oversee standards for interiors, furnishings, signage, and brand alignment while coordinating with store openings, remodels, and format evolutions.

You will lead design teams, partner with stakeholders across Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and Real Estate, and ensure on-brand, cost-conscious implementation of large-scale

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in retail design or related fields.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams and enterprise‑level initiatives.
• Experience leading large‑scale retail design programs for multi-site environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Expertise in capital and operating budgets and ROI evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise retail design strategy across customer-facing environments.
• Oversee development, implementation, and governance of permanent interior design standards and elements.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support store openings, remodels, and format evolutions.
• Lead internal and external design teams and influence executive stakeholders.
• Drive innovative, customer-centric solutions that enhance shopping and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Retail design strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Vendor management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary:

As the Director, Retail Design & Décor you will be responsible for defining and executing the enterprise retail design strategy across all customer‑facing environments, ensuring a consistent and engaging brand experience that aligns with CVS Health's brand purpose, customer insights, and business objectives. You will oversee the development, implementation, and governance of permanent interior retail design standards and elements across the enterprise, including flooring, lighting, wayfinding, signage, millwork, materials, décor, furnishings, and brand standards. You will partner closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to support new store openings, remodels, format evolutions, service expansions, and strategic retail initiatives across Pharmacy, Front Store, MinuteClinic, and Specialty Health Services. You will lead internal and external design teams, influence executive stakeholders, and drive innovative, customer‑centric solutions that enhance the shopping experience while delivering operational excellence, brand consistency, and financial stewardship. You will serve as a strategic design leader with deep expertise in retail environments, design innovation, project execution, and large‑scale program management.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in retail design, store planning, visual merchandising, architecture, interior design, or related disciplines, including 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams and enterprise‑level initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise retail design strategies and standards that support brand objectives and enhance customer experience across multi‑site retail environments.
• Experience leading large‑scale retail design programs supporting new store development, remodels, resets, and prototype evolution within a national or multi‑location retail organization.
• Proven success managing cross‑functional teams and influencing stakeholders across Design, Merchandising, Marketing, Store Operations, Construction, Procurement, Finance, and Real Estate to achieve business objectives.
• Expertise in one or more of the following functional disciplines: Retail Design and Décor Visual Merchandising and Display Design Interior Design and FF&E Specification Architectural Design and Store Development Space Planning and Store Layout Optimization Construction and Retail Fixture Installation Vendor Management and Contract Negotiations Capital and Expense Budget Management
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities while delivering results on schedule and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a combination of direct reports, consultants, agency partners, and vendor resources.
• Previous experience developing business cases and presenting recommendations, design strategies, and project outcomes to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Experience managing capital and operating budgets and evaluating project ROI, cost‑saving opportunities, and vendor performance.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard design and visualization tools, including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator), and other related design applications.
• Experience leveraging emerging technologies, process improvements, and workflow automation tools to improve design execution, collaboration, and operational efficiency.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of years of relevant work experience

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $100,000.00 - $231,540.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our People Fuel Our Future

Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families.

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• retirement savings options
• wellness programs
• other resources, based on eligibility

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/23/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.