Senior Manager, Store Design

Job ID: 281154
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
Work Location: Hybrid - San Francisco

 

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. 

  Ready for a career glow up? As Senior Manager, Store Design, you'll be leading the creation of beautiful, innovative retail experiences that bring the Sephora brand to life. The work you do will impact beauty, as you design and deliver stores in some of the most coveted real estate in North America, keeping client experience at the forefront of every decision. You'll manage a team of talented Store Designers and Design Managers that's united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about delivering on-brand, functional, and cost-effective stores that elevate the overall quality of the Sephora experience.   What You'll Do:

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Store Designers while maintaining oversight of project quality, schedules, and design standards across all store developments
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Real Estate, Retail Operations, and Merchandising to solve complex design challenges and ensure stores meet cost, operational, and schedule requirements
• Manage relationships with third-party architects and engineers, ensuring all drawings meet Sephora design standards from initial planning through construction
• Drive process improvements and strategic initiatives, providing industry insights and fresh perspectives to continually enhance store design delivery and team efficiencies

  What You'll Bring:

• 7+ years of experience in Retail Architecture, Retail Design, or similar field, with 8-10+ years leading and managing high-performing teams
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture with strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and visualization tools (SketchUp, Rhino, or 3DS MAX)
• Exceptional leadership and strategic agility with proven ability to navigate complex situations, build strong partnerships across all levels, and expertly communicate the Sephora brand point of view to internal and external stakeholders
• Strong project management skills with a problem-solving mindset, high initiative, and passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment  #LI-SR1

 

What You’ll Get: 

The annual base salary range for this position is $155,975.00 - $174,325.00 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. 

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