Director- Global Retail Design & Visual Merchandising (IT Cosmetics)

Job Title: Director- Global Retail Design and Visual Merchandising Brand: IT Cosmetics Location: El Segundo, CA Summary: The Director, Global Retail Design and Visual Merchandising is responsible for leading the brand’s Global RDVM team to design compelling in‑store consumer experiences within all retailers in Europe, APAC, Americas and TR markets in order to drive the brand to outperform the market and strengthen brand equity. The incumbent will continue to be an industry leader creating exceptional shopping experiences while staying on time and budget. The individual will strategize and deliver consumer and market insights by partnering with the DMI marketing, GBD and creative teams to help drive new product launches visually via 360 concepts. The individual will strive to strengthen and protect the brand DNA and ensure its consistency in all consumer touchpoints. Responsibilities Be the leader of the Global Visual Merchandising team to deliver a winning plan for growth Build & implement the brand’s in‑store communication & retail strategies to maximize & build equity Oversee the design, execution, and production of: Drawer System, promotional units, events and permanent fixtures (gondolas, Back walls, corners etc…) in all retailers within all markets. Set and follow the annual brand budget with inputs from finance, marketing, sales & creative Communicate strategy to the team to ensure clarity and alignment Adapt and communicate visual merchandising strategy to internal teams & zones Communicate strategy & vision to local productions and help oversee execution Ensure consistent 360 approach of the brand expression and execution across retail channels Drive core pillar growth and identify further opportunities of growth Oversee launch executions, design and production Be the voice for the team and represent the brand in internal & external meetings Foster collaboration between internal teams to ensure alignment and sharing & leveraging of best practices Prioritize team development and create a positive team dynamic to maximize engagement and productivity Be a coach to the team and foster a culture of feedback (both direct and indirect reports) for better ways of working Qualifications 7-10 years in retail design, visual merchandising and/or digital marketing experience Strong people management & leadership skills College degree strongly preferred Ability to be agile in a fast‑paced environment Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Proven record of partnering cross‑functionally to create personalized customer experiences Expert knowledge and skill in executing all VM across various zone retailers Must be analytical but also creative Demonstrated strength in communication and influencing skills; not only written and verbal, but also in the engagement of internal and external business partners Open to new ideas and actively builds networks to achieve goals Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, strategic thinker. Strong time management and prioritization skills Retail experience strongly preferred; beauty experience not mandatory Proven track record as a change agent in a matrixed organization Salary Range: 128-180k base + bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr L'Oreal USA, Inc