Manager, Store Design and Visual Merchandising, Aveda and Bumble & Bumble

ELC Beauty LLC • New York, NY

3d • $87,550 - $143,800

About The Position

Aveda and Bumble and bumble are seeking a mid-level designer of visual merchandising to conceptualize, coordinate, and execute in-store visual merchandising for salons and specialty-multichannel retail. The role translates both brands into an elevated, consistent visual merchandising look and feel while evolving their brand presence. It requires agility and an understanding of design across different environments, as well as collaboration with cross-functional departments.

The position is responsible for full design execution of visual merchandising requests and managing project phases, with additional focus on special projects and large-scale campaigns. The designer develops concepts and renders for in-store fixtures and displays, oversees merchandising guidelines, and works with art directors on graphics for visual merchandising units. The position also participates in project briefings and development sessions, presents concepts, reports project status, and considers material, cost, and timing requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in visual merchandising, industrial design, store planning, or a related field; beauty or fashion experience is preferred.
• Experience in salon retail or specialty multichannel retailers, such as Sephora or Ulta.
• Ability to translate brand storytelling into disruptive, engaging visual merchandising in a competitive retail environment.
• Ability to design hands-on and direct both 2D and 3D projects.
• Clear communication and creative presentation skills, with the ability to self-manage timelines and due dates.
• Self-starter who can advance projects without prompting.
• Strong design aesthetic and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn, creatively problem-solve, and work in a fast-paced environment with evolving needs and requests.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Experience with SketchUp, 3D CAD/modeling, and rendering on Mac platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the beauty or fashion arena.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of full design execution for visual merchandising requests.
• Focus on special projects and large-scale campaigns.
• Attend meetings, present concepts, and report on the status of current projects.
• Execute and oversee the development of merchandising guidelines.
• Develop concepts and renders for in-store fixtures and displays.
• Partner with art directors to create graphic design needs for visual merchandising units.
• Participate in briefings, concept kickoffs, and development sessions to discuss objectives and advance innovation in program launches.
• Demonstrate an understanding of project materials, costs, and time requirements.
• Maintain awareness of current trends in visual arts and merchandising.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage, including 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.
• Eligible employees may receive benefits that are subsidized or fully paid by the company.
• Participation in a competitive bonus program, with the possibility of overachievement based on performance and company results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed