Vice President, Global Retail Experience & Visual Merchandising

Our Story Launched in 2015, S ol de J aneiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. S ol de J aneiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances. Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME1 00’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace . These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace. What You'll Do The Vice President, Global Retail Experience & Visual Merchandising will define and lead the global vision for Sol de Janeiro's physical brand experience across all retail environments. This leader will drive the creative strategy, development, and execution of innovative visual merchandising, retail design, and immersive consumer experiences that elevate the brand and strengthen our global retail presence. Partnering closely with Global Marketing, Commercial, Product Marketing, Creative, Regional Teams, and Retail Partners, this executive will ensure every consumer touchpoint reflects our bold brand identity while delivering best-in-class retail execution. The ideal candidate is an inspiring creative leader who combines strategic thinking with exceptional design sensibility and operational excellence. What You'll Be Working On Global Retail Experience Strategy Define and execute the global retail experience vision across all channels, including Sephora, specialty retail, travel retail, and emerging distribution partners. Develop innovative retail concepts supporting new product launches, seasonal campaigns, hero product initiatives, and brand storytelling. Establish global visual merchandising standards that create a consistent yet locally relevant consumer experience. Drive innovation across physical retail experiences, identifying emerging trends, technologies, and new merchandising opportunities. Visual Merchandising & Retail Design Lead the creative development of permanent and temporary retail environments, including open-sell systems, freestanding fixtures, shop-in-shops, pop-ups, and flagship experiences. Oversee ongoing maintenance and evolution of global merchandising systems to ensure consistency across markets. Partner with cross-functional teams to create impactful merchandising strategies that drive conversion, productivity, and brand awareness. Champion sustainable design principles through thoughtful material selection, fixture development, and responsible production practices. Creative Leadership & Concept Development Translate marketing briefs into compelling consumer experiences that support global campaigns and product launches. Lead concept development from ideation through execution, ensuring creative excellence across every retail touchpoint. Collaborate closely with Marketing, Creative, Commercial, and Regional teams to align retail experiences with brand objectives and business goals. Present creative concepts and retail strategies to executive leadership and key stakeholders. Cross-Functional Partnership Build strong partnerships with Global Marketing, Product Marketing, Commercial, Creative Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Regional teams. Partner with regional commercial leaders to adapt global concepts while maintaining brand consistency. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest creative standards. Effectively manage priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations across multiple concurrent initiatives. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and d…