Manager, Store Design - SEPHORA (San Francisco, CA)
Job ID: 273697
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Real Estate/Prop Dev
Remote Eligible: Hybrid Schedule (Onsite 2 days Weekly)
Belong to Something Beautiful
At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.
Salary:
$132K/yr - $159.6K/yr
About Store Development
Store Development designs, builds, and maintains beautiful stores in some of the most coveted real estate in North America. We bring the physical expression of our brand to life by keeping client experience at the forefront of our decision-making processes and ensuring the success of our stores by managing cost, quality, and schedule.
Position Overview
The Manager of Store Design leads the design process for retail environments, ensuring they align with brand identity and business goals while delivering on Sephora's innovative retail experience. This role serves as both a strategic design leader and hands-on people manager, overseeing projects from concept to completion while developing and inspiring a team of talented Store Designers. Collaborating with cross-functional partners, this position elevates the overall quality of store design to uphold the Sephora experience while meeting cost, schedule, and operational requirements. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable solving complex site-specific challenges and maintaining a relentless focus on optimal design solutions across all project scopes.
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Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
Coach, lead, engage, inspire, and develop a team of talented Store Designers
Provide strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in project work
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and professional growth
Design Management & Quality Control
Oversee planning, interior elevations, and storefront design studies based on Sephora design standards and site-specific conditions
Facilitate team efforts to develop comprehensive project scopes, including code reviews, tenant criteria, and merchandise requirements
Ensure quality control across all deliverables and maintain consistency with Sephora design standards
Coordinate with external consultant architects and engineers throughout the design process
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Real Estate, Retail Operations, Merchandising, Property Development, and Execution teams
Expertly communicate Sephora's brand point of view to external partners
Lead initiatives with cross-functional teams and represent Store Design perspectives in strategic discussions
Project & Process Management
Navigate and manage high-profile, complex projects including special initiatives and prototype development
Oversee design implementation, construction document development, scheduling, and permitting processes
Lead process evolution and implement industry best practices
Contribute to the development of design tools, templates, guidelines, and feasibility studies
Strategic Innovation
Provide industry insights and fresh perspectives to continually improve store delivery
Ensure all stores are on-brand, beautiful, functional, and cost-effective
Stay current with retail design trends and integrate relevant innovations
Qualifications
Required Experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in Retail Architecture, Retail Design, or similar field
Minimum 5 years of leading and/or managing high-performing teams
Technical Proficiencies
Highly proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Experience with visualization tools (SketchUp, Rhino, 3DS MAX)
Strong architectural design skills including floor plans, elevations, and renderings
Knowledge of construction documentation and CAD software
Core Competencies
Project Management: Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving capabilities
Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop design teams
Communication: Excellent collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders
Budget Management: Experience managing project budgets effectively
Retail Knowledge: Understanding of current retail design trends and best practices
Personal Attributes
Strategic agility and organizational savvy in complex, ambiguous situations
Analytical problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize complex, high-volume information
High initiative and multitasking ability in fast-paced environments
Strong curiosity, motivation, and commitment to continuous improvement
Openness to feedback and enthusiasm for challenges
Ability to plan and prioritize work aligned with organizational goals
We're looking for a design leader who combines technical expertise with exceptional people management skills, ready to shape the future of Sephora's retail environments while developing the next generation of design talent. #LI-SR1
What You’ll Get:
The annual base salary range for this position is $132,005.00 - $159,600. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of five days.
Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.
Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.
Rewards as Unique as You:
Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
Balance. You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.
Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.
Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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