VP, Store Design & Visual Merchandising
3 days ago
New York
Job Description About Westman Atelier A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman, Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving, performance-first makeup that is always effortless, never overdone. A mother, makeup artist, and champion of holistic living, Gucci believes passionately that ‘luxury’, ‘efficacy’ and ‘clean’ can be synonymous with exceptional makeup. • A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist, contributing to publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy, supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted “second-skin approach” to makeup, resulting in naturally beautiful, radiantly amplified skin. Position Summary Reporting to the CMO, the VP, Store Design & Visual Merchandising will focus on marrying commercial viability with desirability and brand presence. This highly collaborative, equal parts creative and operational role will lead concept end-to-end across several store and merchandising types to ensure a cohesive, high-touch, and saleable experience reflecting our brand ethos across every consumer touchpoint. Responsibilities: • Evolve and document Westman Atelier’s physical footprint in collaboration with relevant cross-functional partners, including Founder, CMO and Head of Sales, ensuring every touchpoint across installations marries shoppability with high-touch luxury aesthetic, • Partner with regions to ensure global brand guidelines and quality standards are executed in a way that protects Westman Atelier’s prestige positioning while allowing for local market nuances., • Partner closely with the Creative & Content teams to design immersive, cohesive consumer journeys that seamlessly translate online brand stories into tangible in-store experiences., • Design and develop fixtures and modular merchandising systems tailored to revenue objectives. Ensure all installations are optimized for up-selling, high-traffic engagement, increased conversion rates, and profitability., • Partner with Brand Marketing on high impact print and physical activations such as mailers, collateral, and IRL eventing, • Conduct quarterly competitive analysis across VM types to ensure we stay ahead of the landscape, • Curate and optimize a database of global suppliers and production partners. Focus on maintaining high-quality manufacturing while utilizing value-engineering to ensure scalability and cost-efficiency., • Manage overall budget and project forecasting. Partner with finance and sales teams on annual budget, reforecasts and to ensure design initiatives are aligned with P & L goals., • Lead and mentor a high-performing global team across store design, VM, and project management. Foster a culture of creativity, agility, flexibility, and cross-functional collaboration., • Partner closely with product marketing and events and education to create a brand right toolkit for evergreen and tier a launches., • Partner closely with Sales to understand store-specific performance data and traffic patterns, adjusting VM and design strategies to maximize the productivity of every square foot., • Establish an agile design framework that allows the team to pivot quickly in response to shifting global retail landscapes, supply chain disruptions, or localized market opportunities., • Bachelor's degree in Store Design, Visual Merchandising or related creative field; Master’s preferred., • 10-15 years of demonstrated work experience in the luxury/beauty industry, • 5+ years of demonstrated work experience managing teams, building a culture of accountability, • Proven experience managing design & VM operations across multiple global regions (US, EMEA, APAC), • Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to foster a culture of accountability, mentorship, and creative excellence., • Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar capex budgets, including vendor contract negotiation, value engineering and project forecasting, • Demonstrated ability to partner with Sales and Finance teams to translate retail performance data into design strategies that drive conversion and traffic., • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence C-suite leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, • Expert ability to direct and curate the brand’s visual identity across 360-degree environments., • Deep understanding of architectural and regulatory standards, • A visionary approach to integrating retail technology and sustainability into store design without compromising the luxury aesthetic., • Demonstrated experience with drafting and structural techniques, engineering, drawing, CAD/graphics, and reading of comprehensive shop drawings, • Ability to lead multiple global projects across disciplines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to travel as requiredWestman Atelier offers a holistic total compensation package designed to support employees in all aspects of life, including a robust suite of health benefits, wellness perks, 401k, and paid parental leave. The base salary for this position will range from $200,000-$220,000. Exact compensation may vary based on job related skills, experience, and location. Powered by JazzHR F8W2LIcgb5