Manager, Store Design

Company Overview :

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose : to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us.We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty .

The Opportunity :

Store Development designs, builds, and maintains beautiful stores in some of the most coveted real estate in North America. We bring the physical expression of our brand to life by keeping client experience at the forefront of our decision-making processes and ensuring the success of our stores by managing cost, quality, and schedule.

Manager of Store Design Leads the design process for retail environments, ensuring they align with brand identity and business goals delivering on the promise of Sephora’s innovative retail experience. Collaborating with cross-functional partners, this position contributes to Sephora’s success by elevating the overall quality of store design to uphold the Sephora experience while meeting cost, schedule, and operational requirements. This position will manage both internal design teams and external consultants, overseeing projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working through the complexities of problem solving for a unique site condition as they are with maintaining a relentless eye for the best overall design solution for any given project scope.

• Coach, lead, engage, inspire, and develop a team of talented Store Designers. The primary function of this position is a people leader, however, will be expected to handle some project load. A willingness to roll up your sleeves and jump in where needed no matter how big or small the task is a must.
• Coordinate closely with Real Estate, Retail Operations, Merchandising and Property Development, Execution, etc. throughout all stages of the design of our stores.
• Knowledge and experience necessary to provide planning, interior elevations and storefront design studies based on our current Sephora design standards and specific site conditions, designing for unique conditions as required, and direct and coach the team through design challenges, layouts, and storefront design.
• Facilitate and direct team efforts to develop project scope of work including review of codes, tenant criteria, merchandise requirements and any other design elements that may need to be incorporated into a project
• Oversee quality control with the team and our 3 rd party Architect companies to ensure all drawings meet Sephora design standards and criteria. Coordinate with consultant architects and engineers to incorporate any changes or corrections into the final contract documents. Ensure that drawings are accurate throughout the project
• Expertise in design implementation, CD development, schedules, permitting, and interaction with LL or building officials. Be able to expertly and persuasively communicate Sephora brand Point of view to external partners.
• Provide input and feedback to team developing store design tools : Template, design guidelines, ideal plans, high level gut checks, feasibilities, etc.
• Contribute industry insights and fresh perspective to continually improve upon the delivery of on brand, beautiful, functional and cost-effective stores.
• Expertly and independently be able to navigate and manage high profile and complex projects, including special projects such as time studies, template / prototype standards
• Lead initiatives with cross-functional teams and external partners. Plan and align within Store Design Team and represent Store Design point of view.
• Lead and develop process evolution as well as new process as necessary, based on best-in-class industry practices

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

The annual base salary range for this position is $132,005.00- $147,535.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. Sephora offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount / perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy…

You can unleash your creativity , because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve , because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself , because you are what sets us apart. This , is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military / veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.

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With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.

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