Freelance Senior Designer, Global Visual Merchandising

Launched in 2015, SOL DE JANEIRO is an award-winning, fast-growing premium global lifestyle beauty brand inspired by the beauty rituals and attitude of the beaches of Rio.

Our brand purpose is to spark endless self-celebration and joy through the power and warmth of the Brazilian spirit. This philosophy extends from our products to our corporate culture.

We are leaders, permanently inquisitive, category obsessed, incredibly diverse, self-demanding, true team players, and we are all Brazilian in Spirit.

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Rio, Paris, London, and Germany.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious honors, including TIME100's 2024 Most Influential Company, Fast Company's 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies and 2023 Brands that Matter, Allure's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, and WWD's 2023 Beauty Inc Award in the Prestige category.

These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.

The position will report to the

Director, Global Visual Merchandising .

Role Overview

This role is a 6-month freelance position supporting the Global Visual Merchandising team, reporting to the Director, Global Visual Merchandising.

This individual is expected to support the development of Visual Merchandising design work in the short term, executing on creative VM concepts and 3D design work.

They will partner closely with the Global Creative team to consistently elevate our in-store presence.

This individual must be a self-starter with advanced design and 3D rendering skills and is able to contribute and translate design ideas as they are introduced and as the Sol de Janeiro business grows.

They know design software by heart, can confidently present their work, and have an informed opinion about the why behind the design.

They must also have a keen understanding of the importance of consumer engagement and messaging hierarchies to ensure the consumer is being served up the right information at the right time and in an experiential way.

Overall Responsibilities :

Contribute to the development of Global VM campaign guidelines to the highest possible standardsLeverage your outstanding graphic and 3D design skills to develop and translate creative concepts into compelling VM designs, including but not limited to, pop-ups or promo sites, window displays, fixtures, and event spaces.

Collaborate with VM team and cross functional partners to meet objectives and timelines while effectively giving and receiving feedback to the multiple projects you're working on.

Support VM rendering needs across VM team projects to deliver on aligned guideline presentations.Inspire new ways of thinking and explore inspiring executions using fresh and unique approaches to retail storytelling and consumer engagement.

Ensure brand design standards are upheld across all touch points.Job Requirements / Qualifications :

BA / BS / BFA degree in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Environmental Design, or Architecture5+ years experience as a designer across a variety of practices in spatial design and brand storytellingPrevious experience with 3D environment design with a Visual Merchandising focus.

Software Requirements : Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Rhino, Sketchup, KeyshotUnderstanding of branding and graphic storytelling within the retail environment.

Understanding of vendor specifications and technical drawings.Career track record that shows the candidate has a strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple design projects and to meet deadlines using excellent organizational skills, quality execution and attention to detail.

Must be highly collaborative with ability to understand the objectives of all cross-functional partners and work toward a design that meets that need and upholds the creative integrity of the brand.

Strong communication skills with ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely - ability to provide and receive constructive feedback that is necessary to improve designs.

Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced creative environment.

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Salary Range

$90,000-$100,000 USD

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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