ABOUT US

Gisou is born out of a passion for bees, haircare and natural beauty. Based on a six-generation beekeeping heritage, each Gisou product is inspired by and made with the finest, sustainably sourced ingredients from our very own Mirsalehi Bee Garden. 

With this method, our founder Negin and her father continue the family tradition of beekeeping. Our hair care and complexion products harness the transformative benefits of Mirsalehi Honey and rich botanical sources, selected to enhance one’s natural beauty. We are committed to a bee-friendly & sustainable production method that puts the Mirsalehi Honey Bees first, not only for the sake of the bees, but the greater ecosystem as well. In the upcoming years, we intend to continue to develop high-quality honey infused beauty products as we develop a globally renowned label and raise awareness about the importance of a healthy bee population. 

We have been experiencing double digital growth YoY and have established ourselves as a leading hair care line across our global retailers such as Sephora, Selfridges, Mecca, and Harrods. We are currently available in over 40 countries and are on an explosive journey of growth as we launch in new markets, open additional channels and focus on building our team internationally. Our creative team is the heart of our business, without them we would not be where we are today or get to where we dream to go tomorrow. 

Being a part of Gisou is for those who are passionate, ambitious, hard working, agile and approachable. Join us on this epic journey!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Senior Designer for Retail Design Identity at Gisou you will be expected to develop our permanent in store fixture concepts across Global retailers. You will play a key role in creating our evergreen Brand identity helping to define our visual merchandising storytelling & drive commercial and productivity performance. You sit within the Retail Design Team, part of the in-house Creative Studio (including RetailDesign, Branding, Product Design and Social), reporting into a Senior Retail Design Lead

Creative Vision & Strategy

● Develop an un-bee-lievable instore evergreen fixture concepts to support seasonal & product launches, and product world building.

● Develop mood boards, sketches, artworks and 3D renders to collate into inspirational presentation decks.

● Support with design approvals with stakeholders, regional and retailer teams.

● Drive the sourcing/briefing of innovative materials and finishes which bring to life evergreen retail identity.

● Consistently push the boundaries of visual storytelling and drive Retail Design & Gisou creative and commercial strategies.

Creative Collaboration

● Work closely within the Creative Studio, as well as Global Marketing and Education teams to develop Gisou’s evergreen identity.

● Work closely with regional teams to adapt Global evegreen concepts by region and market as well as new market/retailer launches.

● Work closely with Vendors to define and execute Gisou’s evergreen retail identity.

● Directly manage a designer to support in the delivery of retail concepts.

● Work closely with in-house Technical Engineer to create drawing packs to support sampling and production.

Operational Delivery & Execution

● Manage and adhere to Brand, Creative Studio, and team timelines & CPA’s.

● Work to Global and Regional budgets, managing costs effectively.

Best in class Creative Studio

● Work collaboratively across Creative Studio, Global and Regional teams to drive commercial and productivity performance.

● Stay ahead of retail and design trends to keep Gisou at the forefront of the industry.

● Throughout the design process, encourage and drive sustainable design practices and innovative solutions

WHO YOU ARE:

• 4+ years of experience in retail fixture design, with a proven track record of managing projects from concept to execution.

• Experience working in house or at an agency for a beauty brand/s.

• Experience working with beauty retailers including Sephora, Ulta, etc.

• Strong proficiency in 3D design software: preferably SketchUp, and Vectorwork/Solidworks to support production translation.

• Proficiency in working across Microsoft software is a plus.

• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, regardless of location.

• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

The opportunity to be part of an ambitious, fun and dynamic team, with a pleasant informal and international working atmosphere and regular team activities and drinks. You will be working 4 days a week from our stunning office in the centre of Amsterdam, and have the possibility to work one day from home if you like. Lunch, drinks and snacks in the office are being provided every day.

Our team's wellbeing is super important to us, therefore we offer fitness membership via ClassPass, and mental health support via OpenUp to all our employees. Gisou is a fast growing and disruptive beauty company that offers huge opportunities for personal development and growth.

INTERESTED?

We can't wait to hear from you.

Please make sure to submit your application in English and attach / link your portfolio.