Retail Head of Design

Cheil Italy, the data-driven creativity Agency under the Samsung Group, is looking for a creative and innovative Retail Head of Design to join our Retail Team!

Are you a visionary design leader looking to drive innovation in the retail environment—without stepping away from the creative process?

Then this could be your next great creative chapter!

Reporting to the Retail Director, you will be the responsible for the management of the Designer Department as well as for the development and management of big retail design projects , for international Clients.

The projects will focus on the ideation and development of brand/flagship stores, shop in shop, corners, islands, innovative digital and interactive displays.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Retail Design Department
• Creation, development and execution (3D modelling & renderings)
• Management of the various steps of the project and day-to-day activities related
• Meeting clients with account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job
• Conduct feasibility and technical studies to assess design viability and production implications
• External suppliers coordination and project estimation
• Project implementation and delivery

Required skills:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience as Senior Project Designer or equivalent role
• Proven experience in the retail field
• Proven experience in team management
• Advanced 3D design and rendering skills
• Experience managing external/internal stakeholders
• Autonomy, stress management, accuracy
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for creativity and innovation
• Strong time management skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Important

Applications without a personal portfolio will not be considered.

We want to see your creative vision—show us what sets you apart!

Type of contract : Full time, permanent

Type of work : hybrid, 2 days of smart-working per week

What we offer:

An inclusive, stimulating and flexible work environment that will encourage you to express your skills and develop your potential, on the job and through trainings, within a creative and dynamic multinational context.

About Cheil

Cheil Italia Srl is a subsidiary of Cheil Worldwide Inc.

We redefine the way brands connect and engage with consumers.

Data is our foundation, technology is our building block.

We drive our clients to address change creating 360° communication projects mixing advertising, digital marketing, retail and experiential marketing.

Our ethical approach

We are a certified Agency with the following certifications:

Certified Quality System – ISO9001

Certified Anti-Bribery – ISO37001

Certified Carbon Footprint - ISO14064

Certified Gender Equality – UNI 125:2022

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.