Manager, Store Design - Origins

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented designer to lead innovative retail projects. This role involves creating engaging environments for multi-branded stores while ensuring adherence to design standards and brand guidelines. You will collaborate with a team, manage timelines, and drive creative solutions that enhance customer experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for design and project management, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to sustainability and excellence in the beauty industry, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education-related programs

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in corporate or consulting retail design.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for complex multi-branded corporate stores.
• Lead design processes from ideation to installation.
• Ensure brand image consistency across all projects.

Skills

Technical drawings

3D renderings

Project management

Strong knowledge of materials

Detail oriented

Strong multi-tasking skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

BS or BA in Architecture

BS or BA in Interior Design

BS or BA in Industrial Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Cinema 4D

Vectorworks

Rhino

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.

Description

Since 1990, Origins has combined nature’s best ingredients with science to create high-performance skincare that benefits both people and the planet. Founded by William Lauder, our iconic logo with two sycamore trees symbolizes the harmony between nature and science, wisdom and innovation, and inner wellness and outer beauty. We are committed to sustainability through responsible sourcing, eco-conscious formulas, and minimal environmental impact. More than three decades later, our mission remains the same: skincare powered by nature, proven by science, and mindful of the world.

This position requires sound comprehensive knowledge of leadership, project management, drafting techniques, engineering drawing, and a thorough knowledge of industry standards and compliance codes. This role is responsible for developing designs for complete and complex multi branded corporate stores, department stores, free standing stores and special design projects requested by senior management.

Overall encouraging new and effective design solutions adapting existing store design brand guidelines to create high touch and consumer engaging environments within the Americas. This person must have the ability to lead a team of designers corporately, balancing work plans and budgets, management of timelines and milestones, and building a culture of accountability for themselves and the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops designs for complete and complex multi branded corporate stores, brand structures, and special design projects.
• Prioritizes and plans own work as well as manages workload and projects for their team.
• A strategic thinker and strong leader who understands how to execute projects and can lead design processes: ideation, concept development, design development, fabrication/production and installation.
• When applicable, design and planning of Airport Duty Free Environments and competitive spaces based on the recommendation of TR retailers and TR Senior Management.
• Establish standards and consistency for all Travel Retailing Americas, Corporate Stores, FSS and department stores.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards, while proposing areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
• Request renderings, samples and any other concept material when needed.
• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company/branded production and design standards, as well as airport compliant.
• Ensures Brand's image is consistent and properly expressed and maintained within guidelines set by New York Office in order to achieve a cumulative and synergistic effect in terms of architecture, detailing merchandise layouts.
• Provides designs, technical drawings and specifications to market and chosen shopfitter for every new installation.
• Participates in site surveys, furniture inspection, store walk-throughs and store openings.
• Understands various forms of customer communication and engagement from traditional to digital. In addition, evaluates and recommends new procedures and equipment.
• Ability to keep your cool and still be creative in high-pressure situations.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience preferred in corporate or consulting retail design
• BS or BA in Architecture, Interior Design or Industrial Design
• Excellent organizational skills, quality execution, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong self-starter with good project management and team leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills with ability to articulate ideas and concepts clearly and accurately to cross functional partners.
• Skills: Technical drawings, 3D renderings, project management, strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, detail oriented, strong multi-tasking skills.
• Useful Software Skills: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Vectorworks, Rhino.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Pay Range: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $139,600.00. 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 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, 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. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [e-mail].

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.