Sephora Senior Designer
- Location
- San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $117,895–131,765/year
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora Senior Designer role in San Francisco—translate brand vision into compelling visual assets. $117,895–$131,765 annually, hybrid schedule.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create high-quality, on-brand designs for diverse projects while maintaining core identity consistency
- Collaborate with art directors, copywriters, and marketing partners to develop emotionally resonant consumer concepts
- Prepare final files for print and digital production, ensuring pixel-perfect and press-ready deliverables
- Support and mentor junior designers with constructive feedback and professional guidance
- Build and evolve brand identities, scalable design systems, logos, guidelines, and templates
- Partner cross-functionally with organizational teams to align creative work with business priorities
Qualifications
- 6+ years of professional design experience in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or retail industries
- Bachelor's Degree in Design or equivalent practical experience
- Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Exceptional typography, color, and layout skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for articulating design concepts to creative and non-creative stakeholders
Skills
Experience
6+ years of professional design experience, preferably in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or retail sectors
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Design or equivalent practical experience
Workplace
This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 117,895 to USD 131,765 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; fully covered disability and life insurance; 401k with 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; Student Debt Retirement plan; PTO and protected leave; tuition reimbursement; 30% merchandise and services discount; access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse coaching; volunteer and donation matching
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
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.
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