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

Overview A 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.