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, Creative Service Operations
Role Overview
The Associate Director, Creative Service Operations – Global Retail will serve as a Creative Project Manager within the Project Management Organization, specializing in Visual Merchandising and Events. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong creative background and exceptional project management skills to lead and execute global retail initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retail environments, visual merchandising, and event coordination, ensuring brand consistency across all global touchpoints.
Overall Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of global visual merchandising and event projects from concept to release of final artwork including product launches, pop-ups, and in-store experiences.
- Drive project timelines while effectively communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Conduct project kick-off meetings for large-scale programs and new initiatives, ensuring alignment on vision and timelines.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for global retail projects, providing regular updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Oversee the development and implementation of visual merchandising strategies for global retail environments, ensuring a cohesive brand experience across all regions.
- Manage the development of visual merchandising toolkits and global guidelines for release to regional teams, enabling local adaptation.
- Coordinate with vendors, designers, and external partners to ensure successful event execution.
- Ensure Creative Work-In-Progress decks are complete, partnering with Marketing PMs to facilitate reviews and approvals.
- Ensure timely delivery of visibility reports summarizing project status and key milestones.
- Address gaps and obstacles in the existing creative process, proposing solutions and installing methodologies to enhance team effectiveness.
- Demonstrate the ability to consistently elevate the infrastructure and operations of the creative department to increase output while supporting the creative process.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in retail, visual merchandising, or event management, with a strong focus on global markets.
- Proven experience in leading and managing complex creative projects in a retail environment.
- Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and best practices.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading creative teams.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Asana, Wrike, Smartsheets).
Champion Sol De Janeiro Values:
- Commit to broader responsibility & accountability for sustainability, diversity & inclusion.
- Demonstrate kindness, respect, empathy, inclusion, and humility in all interactions.
- Create value and positive impact across all elements of the Brand, operations, teams, partners, and the broader world.
- Exude passion for Sol de Janeiro and deeply appreciate and understand the Brand DNA.
Salary Range
$110,000—$130,000 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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