Global Visual Merchandising Director - Unilever

**Paula's Choice is Your Right Choice!** Paula's Choice is a leading multinational skincare brand with over 29 years in the industry! Our mission is to empower people around the world with the knowledge and products they need to achieve their own definition of beauty. We're looking for passionate and talented people to join our team as we continue to revolutionize the beauty industry. Paula's Choice is committed to diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We hope you agree. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for empowering people to achieve their own definition of beautiful, Paula's Choice could be a wonderful fit for you. ***What we offer you:** ? + A robust benefits package including health, vision, dental, retirement and more? + Flexible spending account, Employee assistance program? + Fitness perks, meditation app membership, and more? + Product samples and discounts? + Most roles are fully remote (roles that are required to be at our Seattle HQ can be found in the details section of this job post) + Great location - for roles that are hybrid or fully onsite, we're in the heart of Seattle's beautiful International District? + Did we mention we're a dog-friendly office?? _*Please note these benefits are only available to full-time Paula's Choice employees.?_ **In addition to our core benefits outlined above, here's some additional reasons you should consider a career at Paula's Choice:** + **We're committed to innovation** - we're constantly developing new and innovative products that are based on the latest scientific research. + **We're customer centric** - we believe that our customers deserve the best possible products and services. + **We're a diverse and inclusive workplace** - we value diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our business and are committed to learning along the way. We believe that our employees' unique perspectives and experiences make us a stronger company. + **We're passionate about making a difference** - we believe that beauty is more than just skin deep. We're committed to using our platform to share research, education, and skin positivity. **If you're looking for a career where you can make a real difference, join Paula's Choice today! We're looking for talented and passionate individuals to help us change the world one face at a time.** **How you'll have an impact at Paula's Choice:** Our creative team is the visual driving force behind brand expression and customer experience. In this role you will collaborate with the global brand and creative teams to strategize and implement the in-store customer experience. The Global Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for establishing the Vision of all aspects of Paula's Choice Global retail and out-of-home experience & establishing guidelines on across-region. If you thrive in an agile and fast-moving environment with a team of sharp, creative professionals, this may be the unique opportunity you've been looking for! **As a Global Visual Merchandising Director, a typical day might include a mix of the following:** + Lead and oversee creative strategy and development of the in-field customer experience on a Brand level. + Effectively Lead and Mentor an in-house Visual Merchandising team as well as external agency partners. + Lead and oversee all new Global Visual Merchandising initiatives and create Global Brand Guidelines. + Oversee & Direct global partners on all new and existing global VM via directives and fixture catalog. + Lead and Oversee the design development and execution of all new & existing merchandising fixtures and props for Paula's Choice worldwide. + Collaborate with Wholesale, Brand, and International teams to ensure the Global Brands Vision and objectives are being met from a strategic and aesthetic perspective. + Lead external and internal teams to ensure all Global Paula's Choice installations meet the established global guidelines. + Negotiate and manage outside vendors as needed. + Communicate the Global Merchandising objectives and strategy effectively in partnership with various internal departments (NA & Global Marketing. Wholesale, etc.) + Approve and oversee market specific merchandising & store design, to finalizing execution. + Oversee and ensure VM team is updating global VM guidelines in a timely manner, is maintaining a data base of all final merchandising as well as archive all in-store execution photos. + Lead and approve all Design, development and execution for Global, Regional and in-Market Events. + Partner with Global Marketing & Education on establishing and creation of all Global Brand directives for instore retail events. + Regularly assess Visual Merchandising process; recommend and implement process improvements. + Monitor and work within budgetary restrictions on merchandising initiatives and display needs. + Other responsibilities as assigned by your manager. **The Details:** + Location: We are based in Seattle, and although we are looking nationally, local candidates are preferred + Hours: Typical business hours + Physical requirements: Ability to sit for long periods and ability to manage long periods of screen time, ability to lift up to 50 pounds + **Travel Requirements: Up to 40% travel both to home office & in-field** **What you'll bring to the table:** + 10+ years of experience in Visual Merchandising experience in a corporate environment + Experience in managing and mentoring junior Visual Merchandising associates + Stable work history + Formal graphic design or visual merchandising training + Excellent knowledge of Visual Merchandising programs + High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, CS6, Illustrator, InDesign and other Adobe CC + Ability to effectively assess priorities and work well under tight deadlines + Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills + High attention to detail + Ability to take direction while collaborating with a wide variety of team members + Top notch verbal and written communication skills. Ability to gain a full understanding of the scope of each project and how to present and explain the design methodology as well as your ideas + A portfolio reflecting design and Visual Merchandising abilities, as well as your creativity and attention to quality and detail + Beauty experience preferred **What can help you really stand out:** + BA in Graphic Design, Merchandising and/or related field + Experience in the cosmetics &/or skincare field **Approximate Salary Range Based on Experience and Location:** **_$115,000 - $125,000 USD/annually_** \#LI-NG1 Paula's Choice Skincare determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan. Paula's Choice Skincare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law. We are committed to create a workplace that is inclusive of all. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic self to work. Where embracing cultural differences, accepting others without bias, and antiracism are reflexes, not an initiative. _Please note:_ _At any time, with or without notice, Paula's Choice reserves the right to add/delete/change the position's requirements._ _If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at_ _careers@paulaschoice.com_ _. This email is intended for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses._ _We take your privacy seriously. For details please see our Privacy Notice (https://www.paulaschoice.com/who-we-are/privacy.html?fdid=who-we-are) ._ As set forth in Paula's Choice Skincare's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.