Designer, Global Visual Merchandising, MAC

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Global VM & Retail Experience Designer partners closely with internal teams (Creative Services, Creative, Store Design, etc.) and the Global VM Director to ensure M·A·C’s visual merchandising presentations are consistent, elevated, and reflective of global brand standards across all channels.

This role is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing global visual merchandising solutions that translate brand strategy into impactful in-store experiences. The Designer will lead graphic development, fixture form exploration, and execution of tester and merchandising units for both permanent and seasonal programs, while issuing clear and scalable global merchandising guidelines.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, technical execution (2D and 3D), and the ability to implement global strategies efficiently and effectively.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate creative briefs into visually impactful, brand-right designs that are clear, navigable, and aligned with channel strategies.
• Develop 3D renderings and 2D graphics to support global and regional needs, including permanent displays, launch programs, digital guidelines, and in-store artwork.
• Concept and design permanent and seasonal merchandising units, including tester units and fixture elements.
• Create and issue global visual merchandising and graphic guidelines for launch and evergreen programs.
• Partner closely with Store Design to ensure optimal product display, functionality, and elevated retail experience.
• Design competitive top-shelf and feature displays that differentiate M·A·C and highlight key launches or core assortments.
• Support the Global VM Director in the execution of all visual needs (graphics, permanent displayers, presentations, guidelines, etc.).
• Maintain organized global libraries of graphics and open-sell fixture files across retailers and regions.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment of creative requests and ability to formulate initial design proposals with little direction.
• Development and presentation of concepts to all levels of management.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Ambitious, enthusiastic and flexible
• Innovative thinker

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years experience in merchandising, visual display, styling, events or related areas - preferably luxury beauty brands
• Beauty experience is REQUIRED
• Experience with visual merchandising design, including tester displays and gondola designs
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high pressure, creative environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Rhino, Keyshot, Sketchup
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with agility
• Must be a self-starter, flexible and imaginative with an understanding of 3D design
• Can take direction, work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of retail trends, and SMC environments

Pay Range:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $66,300.00 to $93,250.00 . Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. 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.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.