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Sephora


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 135660 - 170000
Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job ID:285423
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 CA

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.

Your Role at Sephora:

Ready for a career glow up AsManager of Store Design youll be the creative force behind Sephoras iconic retail environments ensuring every space reflects our brand identity and delivers an innovative client experience. The work you do will impact beauty as you lead the end-to-end design process from concept to completion bringing the physical expression of our brand to life across North America. Youll manage a talented team of Store Designers thats united in beauty supported by those who are equally passionate about creating beautiful functional and cost-effective stores that elevate the Sephora experience.
What Youll Do:
  • Coach lead and inspirea high-performing team of Store Designers providing guidance through design challenges layouts and storefront design while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth
  • Collaborate cross-functionallywith Real Estate Retail Operations Merchandising and Property Development throughout all stages of store design to ensure seamless project delivery
  • Develop project scope of work including review of codes tenant criteria merchandise requirements and all relevant design elements to be incorporated into each project
  • Oversee quality controlin partnership with third-party architecture firms ensuring all drawings meet Sephoras design standards are accurate throughout the project lifecycle and support on-schedule construction
  • Lead design implementationfrom construction documentation through permitting expertly communicating Sephoras brand point of view to external partners landlords and building officials
  • Provide input and feedbackon store design tools including templates design guidelines ideal plans feasibility studies and high-level gut checks
  • Navigate high-profile and complex projects including special initiatives such as time studies and prototype/template standards development
  • Drive process evolutionby introducing best-in-class industry practices and leading new process development as needed
  • Contribute fresh industry insightsto continuously improve the delivery of on-brand beautiful functional and cost-effective store designs
What Youll Bring:
  • 7 years of experiencein Retail Architecture Retail Design or a related field
  • 5 years of experience direct people leadership and managing high-performing design teams
  • Bachelors Degree in Architecture with related experience in Retail Architecture Retail Design or a similar field
  • High proficiency in AutoCAD Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite(InDesign Photoshop Illustrator); experience with visualization tools such as SketchUp Rhino or 3DS Max is a plus
  • Strong architectural design skills including floor plans interior elevations storefront design and construction documentation
  • Exceptional project management skills with the ability to plan prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse teams cross-functional partners and external stakeholders
  • Budget management proficiency with the ability to oversee project budgets effectively while balancing cost quality and schedule
  • Strategic agility and problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate complex ambiguous situations and arrive at well-reasoned recommendations
  • High level of initiative curiosity and motivation with an appetite for continuous improvement a love of challenges and a willingness to roll up your sleeves on projects of any size #LI-SR1

What Youll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $135660.00- $170000.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the applicants 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 willperform the employed in this position may also be eligible to earn job will be posted for a minimum offivedays.

  • CaringCommunity.Youllcollaborate with teammates who are equally passionateabout innovatinganddrivingthe industry forward together united in beauty.
  • Fulfilling Path.Your career transformation starts here with opportunities that will challengestretchand develop your skills.
  • Meaningful Work.As you make an impact onbeautyyoullfeel and see the positive change (consumer industryandsocial)thatyourindividual voice is a part of.

Rewardsas Uniqueas 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 familys needs withmedicaldental and vision also fully covers our employees disability and life insurance.
  • Wealth.We offer a competitive 401k with4%match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan where your student loan paymentsqualifyto earn the 401k match from Sephora.
  • Balance.Youll beempoweredto find the perfect blend of work/life balance thatactuallyworks for youwithPTO flexibilityprotectedleave and more.
  • Growth.Career growthis built into every role with access to trainingdevelopmentand tuition reimbursement.
  • Perks.Thinkyouvetried it all Enjoya30%discount on all merchandise/services opportunities forfreeproductor gratisand flash sale discountsonLVMHbrandproducts.
  • Support.Join a team thattruly 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 andinclusiveworkplaceand considers allapplicants withoutregard 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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodationtaapplicantswith disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants including those witharrest and conviction recordsin a manner consistent with the requirements of allapplicable 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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