Sr. Design Director, Store Design & Visual Merch. (direct hire, hybrid in LA) [8

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Sr. Design Director, Store Design & Visual Merchandising

will lead a

global 3D design team

and shape

architectural and visual merchandising concepts

across diverse retail formats worldwide. This role is responsible for evolving the

physical brand experience , ensuring consistency, innovation, and alignment with

global brand standards .

**The primary function is the Store Design leadership, but you must also have some experience in VM.

The position partners with

cross-functional teams, regional stakeholders, and external vendors

to deliver design initiatives on time and within budget. It also plays a key role in scaling the

3D design function , driving

team development, mentorship, and operational excellence . This leader will collaborate with event and brand teams to align

temporary brand experiences with permanent retail environments , while establishing

scalable design processes and standards

to improve efficiency and speed to market.

Type: Direct hire, Hybrid in LA Schedule: Regular hours Pay: $150,000 - $170,000 salary range

Sr. Design Director, Store Design & Visual Merchandising Requirements • Minimum

12+ years of experience

in

architectural store design, visual merchandising, or related fields • Proven leadership managing

global design teams

and complex, multi-region projects • Strong experience overseeing

design development, approvals, and execution

across internal teams and external vendors • Expertise reviewing and redlining

technical drawings, fixture drawings, millwork, and construction documents • Demonstrated ability to design within

budget constraints

and implement

value engineering solutions • Proficiency in

3D rendering tools

such as

3D Studio Max, Rhino, SketchUp , or similar • Advanced skills in

Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office • Strong understanding of

global retail environments, store formats, and visual merchandising systems • Excellent

communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management

skills • Highly

organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable

with a solutions-driven mindset • Experience within

prestige, luxury, or beauty environments

is preferred

Sr. Design Director, Store Design & Visual Merchandising Duties • Lead and manage the

global 3D visual merchandising and store design team , including direct reports across regions • Develop and present

3D rendered design concepts

aligned with brand vision and business objectives • Oversee integration of

visual merchandising strategies into architectural design solutions • Establish and enforce

global design standards, guidelines, and scalable processes • Manage

project reviews and approvals

across regional teams and external partners from concept through execution • Review and redline

technical drawings, construction documents, and prototypes

for production readiness • Ensure all projects align with

budget parameters , timelines, and brand requirements • Drive

value engineering initiatives

in collaboration with vendors and regional teams • Lead

project tracking, reporting, and risk identification

to ensure timely delivery • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve

workflow efficiency and execution speed • Collaborate with

2D design and event design teams

to align visual assets and brand experiences • Evaluate performance of

store designs and merchandising displays

and recommend improvements • Maintain and grow a network of

external design partners and vendors

to support project scalability • Guide and mentor team members, fostering

professional development and high performance

No deadline to apply.