Global Store Design Senior Manager

Chantecaille mission is to create luxurious botanical beauty with impact. For the past 25 years, the brand has been at the cutting-edge of some of the industry’s most exciting innovations in skincare and cosmetics, creating iconic products that are beloved worldwide.

Founded by the mother-daughter team of Sylvie and Olivia Chantecaille in 1998, the brand is known around the world for its pioneering use of naturals in both skincare and makeup, as well as its give-back philanthropy program that supports conservation groups worldwide.

Always cruelty-free, the products crafted by Chantecaille are the epitome of forward-thinking and created with a sustainable approach.

A Beiersdorf prestige brand, Chantecaille global teams include some of the beauty industry’s best-in-class talent, from product formulation to creative direction, marketing and more.

The culture of the workplace is collaborative, exciting, and inclusive.

Position Information

Reporting to the VP of Store Design and Visual Merchandising, the Sr Manager, Global Store Design is responsible for managing and driving store design projects across multiple retail partners and channels (boutiques, department stores, specialty, and open sell).

He / she has exceptional design sensibility along with proven track record in project management, implementation and roll-out of store design projects.

This individual must be highly creative and be able to deliver speed-to-market design and construction management solutions at all points of sales, while optimizing cost and supporting business and commercial priorities for Chantecaille.

He / she should possess an elevated sense of aesthetic and creativity in-line with luxury and prestige industry. This individual must be passionate, results-driven, agile and a true team player.

Must be a self-starter with strong organizational and presentation skills along with excellent people management and negotiation abilities.

Position Responsibilities

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Ability to multi-task, manage and execute several projects in a timely and efficient manner from concept to execution
• Ensure highest level of excellence in creative and executional phases of work, including key business drivers such as budgets, timelines, and quality control
• Work with VP to build CapEx budgets for approval by CEO and Finance
• Create, own, and manage project budgets based on approved CapEx
• Create, own, and manage project workflows and detailed timelines
• Manage all external consultant and vendor communication
• Review consultant / vendor proposals, technical and production shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent and approved budgets
• Recommend design solutions and value engineering options to ensure projects adhere to approved budgets
• Attend critical offsite meetings with production vendors to review prototypes and fixture development
• Oversee new store installations & renovations on site
• Coordinate with Visual Merchandising to schedule and oversee new store opening photoshoots
• Partner with production vendors and Visual Merchandising after installation to create punch list

CONCEPT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

• Oversee and manage all aspects of store design projects (new store openings, renovations, and instore fixture development) including concept design, project management and implementation and roll-out
• Prepare project briefs, design intent documents, schematic design drawings and 3D renderings for VP and CEO approval and submit for retailer approvals
• Coordinate all store design initiatives with Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Sales in a timely manner to gain alignment
• Gather and manage feedback on design initiatives from all key stakeholders and cross-functional partners and adjust concept design accordingly

Working Relationships / Key Stakeholders

• This position reports to the VP of Store Design and Visual Merchandising
• Act as a key partner to the VM and brand marketing teams to stay abreast of all VMSD initiatives
• Understand objectives of projects and ensure any new fixtures or units are cascaded.
• Partner closely with internal brand marketing, sales, and finance on all store design CapEx projects
• Work closely with retail partners, display and fixture vendors, and multiple internal brand teams
• Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with internal peers and outside consultants and vendors

Position Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10years of experience in luxury beauty or fashion industry with an understanding of the industry’s fast and unique pace and deadlines
• Proven design, production, and construction-related experience
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Strong project management skills with an understanding of budgets, project workflows and timelines
• Must be hands-on and able to manage and execute projects independently from start to finish with an uncompromising attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a willingness and ability to be agile and resourceful under tight deadlines
• Must be able to balance design, innovation, and creativity with commercial and business needs
• Knowledgeable in working with high-quality materials, finishes, furniture & fixtures to maintain the luxury image of Chantecaille
• Maintain a collaborative, energetic and positive attitude and inspire creativity amongst peers.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build effective cross-functional partnership

Additional Information

Chantecaille Beaute Inc. uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our future employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.

This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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