Senior Store Designer Travel Retail EMEA & Americas - 7 months fixed-term contract

L'Occitane International (Suisse) SA

The L’OCCITANE Group is a leading international manufacturer and retailer of premium and sustainable beauty and wellness products. The Group operates in more than 90 countries worldwide, with a network of almost 5,000 retail locations. Within its portfolio of premium beauty brands that champion organic and natural ingredients are: L’Occitane en Provence, Melvita, Erborian, L’OCCITANE au Brésil, LimeLife, ELEMIS, Sol de Janeiro and Vranjes Firenze.With its nature-positive vision and entrepreneurial ethos, L’OCCITANE Group is committed to investing in communities, biodiversity, reducing waste and to finding sustainable solutions to create a better and healthier planet. The mission statement of the Group is: With empowerment we positively impact people and regenerate nature.The L'OCCITANE Group is a certified B CorpTM.CONTEXT & MISSION:We are looking for a highly motivatedStore Designer Travel Retail EMEA & Americasto join our Travel Retail Team ! As key Concept and Visual Merchandising team member, you will be accountable for translating L’Occitane en Provence brand’s vision and DNA into Travel Retail (TR) stores, whilst ensuring that all activity is completed within budget and time frames.The position is based in Plan-Les-Ouates (near Geneva) and reports to the Head of Store Design and Concept TR EMEA & Americas.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Manage Store ConceptUnderstand and adapt global design guidelines in the TR roll-out of all projects and work closely with the Head of Concept plus the Global brand teams to find the right solutions for the TR environmentAssist the Head of Concept in developing and updating design standards guidelines per brandBeginning to end full project management, from design kick-off to technical drawings, approvals, costs and implementationReview and approve manufacture drawings for design integrity and safety standardsWork closely with Merchandising team to ensure creative, impactful and articulated store presentation2. Lead project managementLead projects respecting timeline including delivery and opening scheduleUpdate monthly planning status on renovations and new projectsRegularly communicate project updates, milestones, and risks to management and other relevant stakeholdersEducate contractors, update them on new brand requirements, details and directions for each project3. Support a sustainable & innovative strategy for TR store designSupport the development of eco-designed and eco-produced Concept projects working on innovative materials and ahead of competitionCreate captivating and functional store layouts, 3Ds and renderings that optimize traffic flow, maximize product exposure and enhance the overall shopping experienceUtilize innovative design elements, lighting, and materials to create visually appealing and engaging store environmentsSeek out and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies, project savings and innovative design solutions to enhance overall project delivery4. Business SupportSupport team in looking for innovative and additional opportunities on the different brands with visual presentations & rendersKeep a close eye on competition and be knowledgeable of the fieldHOW YOU CAN FIT:Education in Architecture, Retail Design or Visual Merchandising+5 years' experience in a similar role in retail design, ideally in the Travel Retail or Beauty industryFluent in English, French is a strong plusProficient sketching, rendering, graphic presentation skills to communicate ideasExcellent knowledge of Adobe Suite (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and 2Ds & 3Ds softwares (SketchUp, Autocad ideally)Awareness of design trends and materialsExcellent project planning and time management skillsAbility to work under pressure and handle various prioritiesDedicated, very detail-oriented and reliableExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and develop strong relationships in a complex international, multi-cultural and multi-brand contextProactivity and adaptabilityWHAT WE OFFER:Working for a unique company, strongly committed towards the planet and the people (B Corp certification)Working with passionate colleagues coming from all over the worldA unique culture centered around entrepreneurship, where everyone is expected to collaborate, experiment & move fastInternal mobility opportunitiesMonthly allocation & discount for store productsAttractive Social Insurances coverage5 weeks annual leaves & 3 extra-days offered as public holidaysFlexible and Hybride Work arrangementAttractive Parental Leave PolicyPublic Transport allowanceSTARTING DATE: April 2026TEMPORARY CONTRACT (7 months), full-time basisTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: up to 15%LOCATION: Plan-les-Ouates (Geneva), Switzerland