Designer, Global Visual Merchandising, MAC

Estée Lauder Companies • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Global VM & Retail Experience Designer partners closely with internal teams (Creative Services, Creative, Store Design, etc.) and the Global VM Director to ensure M·A·C’s visual merchandising presentations are consistent, elevated, and reflective of global brand standards across all channels.
This role is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing global visual merchandising solutions that translate brand strategy into impactful in-store experiences. The Designer will lead graphic development, fixture form exploration, and execution of tester and merchandising units for both permanent and seasonal programs, while issuing clear and scalable global merchandising guidelines.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, technical execution (2D and 3D), and the ability to implement global strategies efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in merchandising, visual display, styling, events or related areas - preferably luxury beauty brands
• Beauty experience is REQUIRED
• Experience with visual merchandising design, including tester displays and gondola designs
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high pressure, creative environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Rhino, Keyshot, Sketchup
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with agility
• Must be a self-starter, flexible and imaginative with an understanding of 3D design
• Can take direction, work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of retail trends, and SMC environments

Responsibilities

• Translate creative briefs into visually impactful, brand-right designs that are clear, navigable, and aligned with channel strategies.
• Develop 3D renderings and 2D graphics to support global and regional needs, including permanent displays, launch programs, digital guidelines, and in-store artwork.
• Concept and design permanent and seasonal merchandising units, including tester units and fixture elements.
• Create and issue global visual merchandising and graphic guidelines for launch and evergreen programs.
• Partner closely with Store Design to ensure optimal product display, functionality, and elevated retail experience.
• Design competitive top-shelf and feature displays that differentiate M·A·C and highlight key launches or core assortments.
• Support the Global VM Director in the execution of all visual needs (graphics, permanent displayers, presentations, guidelines, etc.).
• Maintain organized global libraries of graphics and open-sell fixture files across retailers and regions.
• Assessment of creative requests and ability to formulate initial design proposals with little direction.
• Development and presentation of concepts to all levels of management.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Ambitious, enthusiastic and flexible
• Innovative thinker

Benefits

• 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 (medical, dental, and vision insurance), 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees