- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The Experiential Design Specialist develops concepts and designs pop-ups, events, activations, and immersive retail experiences, translating brand strategy and local culture into visitor journeys and spatial designs. The role reports to the Creative Manager and collaborates with production teams, agencies, and fabricators to carry concepts through delivery.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop distinctive experiential concepts grounded in brand identity, consumer insights, and local commercial opportunities.
- Design visitor journeys and interactions within spaces, making each touchpoint part of the brand story.
- Create spatial layouts, concept models, and 3D renders, considering materials, lighting, and product storytelling.
- Explore creative directions and simulate environments using generative AI, refining concepts with professional design and rendering tools.
- Present concepts and collaborate with production teams, agencies, and fabricators to preserve the creative vision through delivery.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in experiential, spatial, or 3D design, brand activations, or a related creative discipline.
- A portfolio demonstrating original thinking, strong spatial storytelling, and exceptional 3D visualization.
- Hands-on proficiency in professional 3D modeling, rendering, and presentation tools, alongside practical generative AI experience.
- Understanding of visitor flow, accessibility, materials, and build feasibility.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and collaborate with specialists on technical development, fabrication, and delivery.
- Submit a CV and portfolio showing the process from initial concept and visitor journey through spatial designs and renders.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years in experiential, spatial, or 3D design, brand activations, or a related creative discipline.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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