Director, Brand Retail Design - Global

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty. Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose.

We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere. We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.

We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

We’re looking for a Director, Brand Retail Design Experience – Global with a background in VM and retail design to join our Creative Design team. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating a clear retail storytelling experience and retail design concepts across our global retail partners (Ulta, Harrods, Sephora, Boots, Selfridges, etc.). This is a hybrid role based out of our New York office.

You must submit your portfolio link in order to be considered.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $137,000 to $170,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

• Generate & initiate new Retail Design experiences and conceptualize ideas and validation and present to the Creative Director & C‑Suite for approval.
• Produce and coordinate renders/3D sketches, storyboards and draft visualize retail commercial ideas.
• Understand commercial market initiatives, strategic positioning of our FSS, SIS & other commercial spaces for our current & new target audiences.
• Create plans, manage & organize projects, complete tasks with Creative Director & project coordinator while productively managing team workloads.
• Review all 3D renders and architectural packages for The Ordinary, NIOD & DECIEM Brands to make sure all details, construction details have met project/commercial space requirements.
• Own & delegate the Visual Merchandising brand strategy initiatives in freestanding stores, concessions, and counters.
• Collaborate with Creative Director & Retail Director on budgeting and manage cost allocation for commercial projects, to understand and lead cost‑saving action plans for the Brand Retail Design Experience team.
• Coordinate with the real‑estate committee & Regional Brand teams on future development plans & new market initiatives.
• Oversee the consistency of update of the Visual Merchandising strategy for evergreen approach for Retailers – inclusive of signage, fixtures, assortment categorization, and copy strategy.
• Measure in‑store performance, identify performance improvements and find solutions for these improvement areas.

• Passionate about building the store of the future.
• Experience in a similar role within either the fashion, beauty or skincare industries, having worked with multi‑brand retail/wholesale partners.
• Experience in both visual merchandising and retail design with global retailers; global experience outside the US is a must to be considered.
• 8+ years of people management and/or leadership experience is required.
• Knowledgeable in VM/store material sustainability as well as experience and an understanding of construction and construction costs. You must have experience with construction and working with global vendors.

• Generous Vacation & Sick Days.
• 5 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
• Summer Friday’s – get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Linked In Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

• Defy Convention.
• Make it…