Associate Director, Americas Retail Experience, VM

Sol de Janeiro

. Build and maintain a scalable VM ecosystem across all Americas retail touchpoints .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 2D and 3D design, including spatial design and visual storytelling, while managing creative teams and executing high-visibility brand experiences across retail environments. Proficient in balancing creative ambitions with operational realities and budget constraints to deliver impactful visual merchandising solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event Design2D Artwork DevelopmentVisual Merchandising EcosystemsCreative Team ManagementAdobe Creative Suite

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Hard Skills

Spatial DesignArt DirectionVisual StorytellingQuality ControlProduction-Ready File PreparationEvent Production WorkflowsFabrication MethodsValue Engineering PrinciplesStakeholder ManagementBudget Optimization

Soft Skills

Creative Problem-SolvingStrong CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SketchUpRhinoKeyShotAdobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop

Industry Keywords

Retail ActivationsPop-Up EventsBrand ExperiencesConsumer InsightsRegional Vendor Ecosystems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain a scalable VM ecosystem across all Americas retail touchpoints
Protect brand equity and visual integrity across physical executions
Translate global toolkits and campaign assets into locally relevant regional executions
Lead regional 2D artwork development and quality control for production-ready deliverables
Manage artwork adaptation pipelines across campaigns and permanent VM
Lead design and development of branded spaces across retail activations, pop-ups, and key consumer moments
Inform value engineering decisions while balancing creative ambition, operational realities, and budgets
Manage fabrication, logistics, and installation with business partners and vendors
Troubleshoot creative and technical challenges during execution
Lead pilot and first-to-market activations with Global Retail Experience
Incorporate consumer and regional performance insights into global feedback loops
Monitor competitive landscapes and retail innovation
Manage and develop the Americas Retail Experience & VM team
Vet, manage, and train vendors and agency partners on brand guidelines
Champion creative problem-solving and coordinate cross-functional expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in event design, environmental design, or experiential production, preferably within the beauty, fashion, or lifestyle sectors
Exceptional design expertise with mastery of relevant 2D and 3D skillsets, including spatial design, art direction, visual storytelling, and messaging hierarchies
Experience managing and developing creative teams
Strong 2D artwork development skills with a rigorous approach to quality control and production-ready file preparation
Proven track record delivering high-visibility brand experiences across retail, pop-up, and live event formats in the Americas market
Strong working knowledge of event production workflows, fabrication methods, and regional vendor ecosystems
Proven track record building and maintaining VM ecosystems that scale across multiple retail formats and channels
Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop)
Ability to interpret global creative direction and apply it with precision, ensuring brand integrity across all regional touchpoints
Familiarity with value engineering principles and experience optimizing creative execution within defined budgets
Demonstrated ability to balance operational realities and budget constraints with creative intent and brand integrity
Skilled in stakeholder management and aligning cross-functional priorities across Global Retail Experience and Americas business partners
Strong communication and presentation skills
Must be based in New York City or surrounding areas
Position is required to be in-office 3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

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