Vice President, Global Retail Creative (Retail Design)

TL;DR

Vice President, Global Retail Creative (Retail Design): Leading the global creative vision for retail environments across Universal Destinations & Experiences with an accent on visual merchandising, store design, and guest experience. Focus on driving commercial performance, establishing design governance, and managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver immersive, brand-forward retail experiences globally.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in Orlando, FL, USA

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in media and entertainment, creating world-class content and experiences across film, television, streaming, and theme park destinations.

What you will do

• Define and lead the global visual merchandising and store design strategy aligned with brand and commercial objectives.
• Direct end-to-end creative concept development for stores, activations, and seasonal programs.
• Establish design principles, standards, and governance for global retail environments and fixtures.
• Manage annual operating budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility in creative resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of designers and project leaders.
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, and Franchise teams to drive revenue and guest engagement.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in visual merchandising, interior design, architecture, or retail experience development.
• Proven track record of supporting global multi-location retail or omnichannel environments.
• Strong leadership experience managing creative teams and cross-functional projects in global locations.
• Deep knowledge of in-store consumer behaviors, retail trends, and emerging technologies.
• Experience with USA regulatory requirements (OSHA, ADA) for store design.
• English proficiency required; additional languages like Mandarin or Japanese are a plus.

Nice to have

• Experience with international regulatory requirements for store design (Asia, UK/EU).
• Theme-park or global retailer industry background.
• Bachelor’s degree in visual merchandising.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the retail presence of world-renowned entertainment brands.
• Commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace culture.
• Collaboration with global teams across theme parks, film, and television studios.
• Focus on professional development and leadership growth within a major media corporation.