Estée Lauder Store Design Team

A Spotlight on the Squad.


Client

Estée Lauder Companies | Travel Retail Americas

Overview

Estée Lauder Companies Travel Retail division wanted a way to showcase the work of their talented Store Design & Visual Merchandising team, while also creating a platform for inclusion, diversity, and equity within the creative side of the business. ELC Design Squad was created as both a visual identity and communication platform to highlight this work, but it needed a clear brand and cohesive visual voice. As part of the creative team, I helped shape how this initiative came to life across internal and external-facing touchpoints.

Impact

The ELC Design Squad became a long-standing internal platform that elevated the visibility of the Store Design & Visual Merchandising team across Estée Lauder Companies Travel Retail. Over more than four years, the initiative strengthened internal recognition, fostered a stronger sense of creative community, and gave global teams a shared space to celebrate their work, culture, and impact across the business.

Touchpoints

  • Developed the visual identity and creative direction for ELC Design Squad
  • Led visual merchandising initiatives across global travel retail and MAC projects
  • Managed merchandising teams through design, execution, and installation phases
  • Created content and storytelling for the Design Squad Instagram platform
  • Showcased store openings, pop-ups, and team accomplishments across the organization
  • Supported inclusion-focused campaigns celebrating cultural and community initiatives
  • Collaborated with global cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency
  • Balanced creative storytelling with retail execution across international markets