Open Jobs Senior Manager, Store Design

Sephora • San Francisco, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Manager, Store Design , you'll be leading the creation of beautiful, innovative retail experiences that bring the Sephora brand to life . The work you do will impact beauty, as you design and deliver stores in some of the most coveted real estate in North America, keeping client experience at the forefront of every decision . You'll manage a team of talented Store Designers and Design Managers that's united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about delivering on-brand, functional, and cost-effective stores that elevate the overall quality of the Sephora experience .

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Retail Architecture, Retail Design, or similar field, with 8+ years leading and managing high-performing teams
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture with strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and visualization tools (SketchUp, Rhino, or 3DS MAX)
• Exceptional leadership and strategic agility with proven ability to navigate complex situations, build strong partnerships across all levels, and expertly communicate the Sephora brand point of view to internal and external stakeholders
• Strong project management skills with a problem-solving mindset, high initiative, and passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Store Designers while maintaining oversight of project quality, schedules, and design standards across all store developments
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Real Estate, Retail Operations, and Merchandising to solve complex design challenges and ensure stores meet cost, operational, and schedule requirements
• Manage relationships with third-party architects and engineers, ensuring all drawings meet Sephora design standards from initial planning through construction
• Drive process improvements and strategic initiatives, providing industry insights and fresh perspectives to continually enhance store design delivery and team efficiencies

Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this position is $155,975.00 - $174,325.00
• Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.
• Health . Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth . We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance . You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
• Growth . Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks . Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
• Support . Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager