L'Oréal is hiring: AVP- US Visual Merchandising in El Segundo

Join to apply for the AVP- US Visual Merchandising role at L'Oréal

About the Role

Title: Assistant Vice President – US Visual Merchandising
Brands: Urban Decay, Youth to the People, IT Cosmetics
Location: El Segundo, CA

Who We Are

At the heart of our company lies a dedication to innovation and progress. In all markets, we are committed to fostering excellence, empowering talented individuals, and leading the way in various industries. In the L’Oréal Luxe Division, we create the very best of luxury beauty, with a portfolio of 23 aspirational brands (Yves Saint Laurent, Kiehl's, Lancôme, Prada, Urban Decay, etc.) and a team of 28,000 experts.

A Day in the Life

The AVP, Visual Merchandising will be part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will ensure visual standards are continuously elevated and design solutions achieve strategic business goals. You will develop consumer‑centric design solutions for 2D creative programs and 3D visual merchandising, oversee the visual expression of the brand in‑store, and be responsible for meeting operational deliverables within timelines, adhering to cost‑conscious design and streamlining communication throughout the development process.

Responsibilities

• Close partnership with global team to ensure correct brand expression for high‑end luxury brand in all in‑store execution.
• Sephora merchandising: animate & update the Sephora open‑sell gondola to meet strategic objectives.
• Ensure perfect visual merchandising across Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Open Sell environments; create merchandising directives and planograms.
• Develop and adapt visual collateral for new launches, seasonal and holiday displays, and temporary store environments that align with marketing strategy.
• Print collateral, prepress, including mechanical and dies for printing process, color proofing, and matching.

Requirements

• 12+ years of related experience.
• Recognized expertise within the company.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems with broad business impact.
• Deep knowledge of retail design fundamentals; decode brand identity, master products, and market insights; track trends and competition.
• Operational excellence mindset; ensure high‑quality POS material aligned with market specificities.
• Strong communication skills across departments.
• Collaboration and persuasion skills to defend design solutions while remaining flexible.
• Superior organizational skills; manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Strong visual merchandising background.

Compensation

Salary Range: $147,100 – $213,300 + bonus. Actual compensation may vary by location, experience, education, and skill level.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension plan.
• Hybrid work policy – up to 2 days per week work from home (subject to manager approval).
• Flexible time off: paid holidays, vacation, vacation buy‑out program, volunteer time, Summer Fridays, etc.
• Company perks: VIP access to L’Oréal internal shop, monthly mobile allowance.
• Learning & development: unlimited e‑learning, lunch & learn, mentorship.
• Employee resource groups and innovation squads.
• Access to mental health & wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact USApplicationAccommodation@support.lorealusa.com. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.