Open Jobs 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

• 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

• 7+ years of experience in Retail Architecture, Retail Design, or similar field, with 8+ 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. 

• Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora. 

• Balance. You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more. 

• Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement. 

• Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products. 

• Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching. 

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.  

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.  

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