Sol de Janeiro · 12 hours ago
Associate Creative Director, Global Retail Experience
New York Metropolitan - Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expSol de Janeiro is a globally recognized beauty brand known for its award-winning products inspired by Brazilian beauty rituals. The Associate Creative Director, Global Retail Experience, will be responsible for shaping in-store experiences and retail design, ensuring that flagship locations and innovative retail models align with the brand's storytelling and core values.
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Responsibilities
Design and deliver global store concepts that express brand storytelling through spatial, material, and experiential detail
Partner with Global VM and Commercial teams to ensure design solutions support business objectives and local retail realities
Develop fixture systems, material libraries, and scalable design toolkits adaptable for diverse retail formats
Translate creative briefs into 2D and 3D renderings, technical drawings, and production-ready documentation
Collaborate with Regional teams and vendors to ensure design intent is executed consistently across markets
Participate in concept development for new formats (flagship, pop-up, department store, and travel retail)
Contribute to the Global Retail Playbook and Fixture Sourcebook, maintaining high-quality standards and clarity for all partners
Partner with Global PMO to track project timelines, deliverables, and cost parameters
Champion craft, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration throughout every phase of design
Mentor design team partners; model curiosity, precision, and accountability
Collaborate closely with the VP, Global Retail to ensure alignment with overall retail experience strategy
Build productive relationships across Global Marketing, Global Creative, Visual Merchandising, Creative Operations, and Regional stakeholders
Foster a culture of creative problem-solving, agility, and respect for both aesthetic and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
8–10 years of experience in retail design, environmental design, or related creative field
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and/or 3D rendering software
Strong understanding of materials, fixtures, and production processes
Excellent communication skills — able to articulate design decisions clearly across creative and commercial partners
Collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience in global beauty or lifestyle brands preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand
Company
Sol de Janeiro
Sol de Janeiro is a cosmetics company that celebrates everything that is unique and joyful.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$14.58M2021-11-15Acquired
2019-06-24Series Unknown· $14.58M
Leadership Team
Heela Yang
Co-Founder & CEO
Recent News
Global Cosmetics News
2025-11-14
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