Snap Inc ( is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.The Company operates Snapchat ( , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc. ( , a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji ( , Saturn, and other digital services.About Specs Inc.Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world. Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice. Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services.Director of Retail, SpecsWe're looking for a Director of Retail for Specs to join the team! As the Director of Retail, Specs, you'll build and scale a global retail strategy that blends high-end physical spaces, community-driven experiences, and digital touchpoints. You'll shape how people learn about, demo and experience Specs. This role requires a hybrid of tech, luxury retail and digital-commerce leadership - someone who can craft a world-class brand experience while building a data-driven retail ecosystem from the ground up.What you'll do:Build the end-to-end global retail strategy, integrating physical, digital and experiential touchpoints, and operational procedures, including inventory, security, repairs, fulfillment and customer supportPartner with Product and Marketing to develop the omnichannel retail model, defining the role of stores, pop-ups, e-commerce, creators and community hubsSet the long-term expansion roadmap: market prioritization, store formats, rollout pacing and flagship strategyOwn and build dashboards to track retail KPIs including traffic, conversion, customer satisfaction, revenue, retention and demo engagementCreate an iconic in-store experience where hands-on demos, education and creative exploration are core, partnering with creative store designers on architecture, layout, lighting, visual merchandising and sensory experienceDevelop programming for launches, events, creators, cultural partnerships and community activations. Establish luxury-level service standards inspired by premium tech, hospitality and fashionBuild and lead a global retail organization, developing high-performing, inclusive teams; partner with agencies on the hiring strategy for best-in-class brick & mortar staff. Initiate, develop, and manage the training program to ensure consistent, high-quality in-store education and serviceKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:Experience using insights and analytics to shape product strategy, marketing and retail designStrong strategic instincts balanced with operational discipline and a love for building from scratchTrack record of building inclusive, high-performing teams across multiple marketsAbility to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholdersMinimum Qualifications:BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience10+ years in retail leadership within consumer hardware and emerging technologies5+ years of experience managing a teamProven experience building or scaling omnichannel retail for an innovative brandExpertise in turning stores into immersive, high-touch education and storytelling environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Prior experience leading strategy and activation for luxury or experiential retailIf you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and provide us some information ( .\"Default Together\" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).Our Benefits ( : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!CompensationIn the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) ( :The base salary range for this position is $276,000-$414,000 annually.Zone B ( :The base salary range for this position is $262,000-$393,000 annually.Zone C ( :The base salary range for this position is $235,000-$352,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.Curious what it's like to work at Snap? 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