Designer, Store Design

About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a globally recognized leader in manufacturing, marketing, and selling high-quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. Their portfolio includes prestigious brands such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Jo Malone London, Tom Ford, and many more, distributed across around 150 countries worldwide.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Designer in Store Design to become a valuable member of our Store Design & Visual Merchandising (SDVM) team based in Singapore. This role is central to the design team, focusing on the precise execution of CAD and Vectorworks drawings. The designer will deliver high-quality, accurate design documentation, assessing site and retailer requirements to generate effective design solutions promptly and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Thoroughly support all projects ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Review and analyze site conditions and propose suitable solutions.
• Manage and update the materials library, maintaining clear specifications relevant to each market.
• Foster effective communication with various stakeholders including regional shop-fitters, project managers, procurement teams, and material suppliers, coordinating with the Brand Regional Director on material selections.
• Produce precise technical build drawings specifically for skincare projects.
• Adhere to project timelines ensuring efficient and timely delivery to keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain high accuracy in design outputs to facilitate clear communication for managerial oversight.
• Occasionally lead adjustments to retailer requirements for store sites.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a BA (Hons) degree in Architecture or Interior Design from Singapore or the APAC region.
• Have between 3 to 5 years of experience working with leading shopfitter or construction firms, with a deep understanding of retail design processes.
• Proficient with Apple MAC systems and skilled in Adobe Suite, Vectorworks, AutoCAD, and SketchUp (3D design software).
• Strong time management skills with an agile approach to achieving results in demanding environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail, project management prowess, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure well-coordinated drawings for retailer, shopfitter, and brand communications.
• Personal enthusiasm for working with top-tier brands and contributing to marketing efforts.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to rationalize and articulate design decisions.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages along with ongoing training opportunities to foster professional growth.
• Career advancement paths including short-term assignments, relocations, and exposure to new experiences.
• Emphasis on work-life balance with benefits such as flexible working hours and enhanced parental leave.