Global Store Design & Visual Merchandising Director

ppSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /ppLA PRAIRIE -br/The Luxury skincare house where audacious innovation has cultivated a pioneering approach to beauty.br/A place where heritage and creativity are infused with the values of care, passion, entrepreneurship and excellence.br/A place where dedicated and diverse professionals each contribute to an inspiring and unique environment.br/A place for careers to grow and flourish and where our sustainable foundation nourishes talents and futures.br/LA PRAIRIE. CREATE A BEAUTIFUL IMPACT. /ph3Global Store Design Visual Merchandising Director /h3pLocation: Zurich, CH, 8008 /ppContract Type: Permanent - full-time /ppDescription: /ppLead La Prairie’s global Store Design and Visual Merchandising strategy, ensuring a distinctive and consistent luxury retail experience across all physical channels. Translate brand vision and commercial priorities into scalable design standards, merchandising frameworks and operational guidelines that drive execution excellence, elevate client experience and support business performance. Partner across global and regional teams to balance creative innovation with governance, investment discipline and effective delivery. /ph31. Define and Protect the La Prairie Retail Experience /h3ulliShape and evolve La Prairie’s global retail identity, store design and visual merchandising vision across all physical retail formats. /liliLead the creative and experiential direction of retail environments while ensuring brand consistency and local relevance. /liliEstablish clear global design principles and brand guardrails to protect and elevate the luxury retail experience. /li /ulh32. Convert Space into Commercial Performance /h3ulliMaximise retail productivity by linking store design, space planning and visual merchandising decisions to commercial outcomes. /liliDefine merchandising frameworks, planogram strategies and space allocation principles across key retail formats. /liliUse performance insights to continuously optimise retail environments and client engagement. /li /ulh33. Scale Execution Through Standards, Toolkits and Governance /h3ulliDevelop and maintain global store design and visual merchandising standards, guidelines and implementation toolkits. /liliEnsure consistent execution of the brand vision through clear frameworks, processes and communication. /liliEstablish governance and decision-making structures that drive quality, accountability and operational excellence. /li /ulh34. Deliver Programmes with CAPEX, Quality and Risk Control /h3ulliLead the development and delivery of retail design projects across channels and markets. /liliOversee vendor, sourcing, production and logistics management to ensure quality and efficiency. /liliManage budgets and CAPEX investments to maximise strategic value and commercial return. /li /ulh35. Lead Global-Local Alignment and Decision-Making /h3ulliPartner with global, regional and market stakeholders to drive alignment on retail design and visual merchandising priorities. /liliBalance global consistency with local business requirements and market opportunities. /liliInfluence senior stakeholders and facilitate effective decision-making across cross-functional teams. /li /ulh36. Build Team Capability and Organisational Maturity /h3ulliLead, coach and develop the global Store Design and Visual Merchandising team. /liliStrengthen capabilities across regional teams through standards, training and best-practice sharing. /liliFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and commercial mindset. /li /ulh3What you need to become our next audacious talent: /h3ulliBachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Business/Marketing related field /liliMinimum 15 years of experience in architecture, industrial design, and retail merchandising within a luxury brand environment, preferably in a global organization, with the ability to create and interpret architectural drawings. /liliDemonstrated experience with leading a team /liliStrong influencing, negotiation and collaboration skill required /li /ulpAt La Prairie, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal well-being through a comprehensive benefits package that includes: /pullibHealth Insurance Contribution: /bEnjoy a monthly contribution towards your health insurance. /lilibGenerous Leave Policy: /bBenefit from 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional 8.5 days off (available for HQ employees). /lilibFlexible Work Arrangements: /bEmbrace a balanced work-life with the option to work from home up to two days a week. /lilibExclusive Product Discounts: /bAccess special discounts on La Prairie products and participate in Employee-Only Sales at our exclusive Employee Boutique. /lilibSkill Development Opportunities: /bBenefit from unlimited access to La Prairie’s “SkillCare” program, tailored to enhance your skills and support your professional growth, along with access to the LinkedIn Learning platform for additional learning resources. /lilibCareer Mobility Opportunities: /bExplore internal and international mobility options within the Beiersdorf Group. /lilibEmployee Referral Bonuses: /bEarn bonuses for referring talented individuals to join our team. /li /ulpbNote to Recruitment Agencies: /b /ppWe don’t accept agency resumes. Please don’t forward resumes to our job portal. We’re not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. /ppAt La Prairie we work on creating a diverse inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our House and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse background. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr