retail design manager

L'Oréal

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 Manager, Retail Design
 
 
 Consumer Products Division
 
 
 Job: Manager, Retail Design
 
 
 Position type: Permanent
 
 
 Employment type: Full - Time
 
 
 Location: New York - New York
 
 
 Country/Region: USA
 
 
 Overview: You are responsible for retail design creative visions and implementation. You develop guidelines and pilot projects with zones &amp; countries. You create strategies that champion the retail customer experience.
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Co-create the retail design strategy of the brand in partnership with the Digital team.
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 Define global visual merchandising visions.
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 Implement the brand vision by reinforcing strong codes across various POSformats :Walls, Shop-in-Shops, Kiosks, Boutiques.
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 Stay relevant to design trends and consumer insights to drive innovation into our design visions to improve the consumer experience.
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 Collaborate closely with teams in Global Brand Innovation, Global BrandExperienceand wider stakeholders to ensure a cohesive 360 approach on all programs and define best content for in-store expression.
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 Execute impactful visions for launch displays.
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 Give guidance and act aspointof contact for countries and zones.
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 Gather post-campaign analysis and share learnings with each Category innovation team.
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 Manage the conception and production of Worldwide Meeting prototypes
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 Development of graphic POS material.
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 Timely management and coordination of design,productionand delivery of POS.
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 Manage projects within budget
 
 
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 Job Requirements
 
 
 
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 5+ years of related business experience
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 M.A in SpaceDesign or ProductDesign
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 Strong aesthetic sensibility balanced with good marketing acumen.
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 Strong graphic skills and proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and 3D modelling/rendering programs (Sketchup Pro or Autodesk 3d Studio Max)
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 Creative experience in designs and merchandising solutions for POS displaysnecessary.
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 Consumer package goods or beauty industry experience is preferred
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 Collaborative skills
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 Project Management Skills
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 Prioritization &amp; Organization Skills
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 Strong Interpersonal Skills and convincing oral presentation.
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 Demonstrated L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al Competencies: Leadership, Entrepreneurial, Management, Achiever, and Innovator
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 Strong appreciation for our business / sensitivity to Makeup m&eacute;tier/Creative mindset
 
 
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 Additional Benefits Information As Follows
 
 
 
 Salary Range: $ (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
 
 
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 Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
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 Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
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 Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays &amp; More!)
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 Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al&rsquo;s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
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 Learning &amp; Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch &amp; Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, &amp; More!)
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 Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
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 Access to Mental Health &amp; Wellness Programs
 
 
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 Don&rsquo;t meet every single requirement? At L'Or&eacute;al, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you&rsquo;re excited about this role but your past experience doesn&rsquo;t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
 
 
 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
 
 
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Manager, Retail Design (CPD)

CoCreativ

<div>Industrial Color is looking for a highly creative and skilled Design Manager, Visual Merchandising and Experiential Design, to play a pivotal role in translating brand narratives into compelling physical retail experiences and innovative pop-ups and events activations for our luxury beauty client. This role will primarily support the Visual Merchandising and Experiential Design teams by developing ideas for all merchandising expressions, creating conceptual mockups, detailed renders, and preparing presentations. The Design Manager will act as a crucial liaison between creative strategy and the development and cascade of directives and guidelines to markets, ensuring seamless alignment with marketing messaging and successful adaptation of guidelines with regional teams. This role operates in a hybrid model with several days per week spent onsite at our client in Midtown Manhattan.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Concept Development &amp; Visualization: Contribute to the ideation and development of innovative visual merchandising concepts and experiential design strategies that elevate brand presence and drive consumer engagement across various retail touchpoints.</li><li>
Creative Execution &amp; Prototyping: Develop and execute detailed mock-ups, high-fidelity renders, and technical drawings for proposed merchandising solutions and experiential activations, ensuring design integrity and practical feasibility.</li><li>
Presentation &amp; Communication: Prepare and deliver clear and engaging presentations to internal stakeholders, including marketing teams and zone partners, effectively communicating design intent and strategic rationale.</li><li>
Liaison &amp; Alignment: Serve as the primary liaison between creative strategy and concept development, working closely with Project Managers in Visual Merchandising and Experiential Design to translate strategic vision into actionable directives and guidelines.</li><li>
Marketing Integration: Ensure all visual merchandising and experiential designs are fully aligned with marketing strategies and messaging, effectively supporting campaigns and product launches.</li><li>
Global &amp; Local Adaptation Support: Collaborate with regional/zone teams to support the adaptation and localization of global visual merchandising guidelines and experiential concepts, ensuring relevance and impact across diverse markets.</li><li>
Guideline &amp; Directive Development: Assist in the establishment, development, and maintenance of comprehensive visual merchandising guidelines, directives, and planograms to ensure consistent brand representation and execution excellence.</li><li>
Vendor Communication: Support coordination with external vendors and production partners to ensure high-quality execution of merchandising elements and experiential activations for strategic initiatives.</li></ul>
Job Requirements:<ul><li>
Creative Vision: Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and represent engaging visual merchandising and experiential design ideas that capture brand essence.</li><li>
Strategic Support: Capacity to understand business objectives and marketing strategies, translating them into effective design solutions.</li><li>
Strong Communication: Excellent ability to articulate design concepts clearly and effectively communicate with cross-functional partners.</li><li>
Collaborative Team Player: Proven ability to foster strong relationships and work effectively with internal teams (marketing, sales, zones, creative) and external partners.</li><li>
Organizational &amp; Detail-Oriented: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects efficiently, adhering to deadlines in a dynamic environment.</li><li>
Problem-Solving: Proactive and resourceful in addressing design and implementation challenges.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, Environmental Design, Visual Merchandising, or a related creative field.</li><li>
4-5 years of total experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or experiential marketing, preferably within a beauty, fashion, or luxury brand environment.</li><li>
A strong portfolio showcasing visual merchandising concepts, experiential designs, and project executions.</li><li>
Proficiency in SketchUp and other 3D modeling software, as well as 2D design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).</li><li>
Experience with creating presentation decks.</li><li>
Understanding of retail environments, consumer behavior, and brand storytelling through physical spaces.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
The anticipated salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 annually. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience, and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
We offer a competitive benefits package including major medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, and employee discounts.
Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a family of integrated creative production companies that includes Globaledit, and Smashbox Studios. We partner with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 30 years, we've led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state-of-the-art production, post-production and creative technology solutions to our clients.
Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Our clients include: Amazon, Apple, Christie&rsquo;s, Disney, L'Oreal, LVMH, Mercedes, Michael Kors, Nike, Puma, Rivian, Tiffany &amp; Co, Tumi, Rivian, Warner Brothers Discovery....</div>

Design Manager, Visual Merchandising and Experiential Design - IC Extend

Ford Motor Company

<div>Senior Manager, Design and Studio 
We made history and now we work to transform the future &ndash; for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
In this position...
Ford Motor Company is redefining the future of its global retail and dealer environments to create more engaging, customer-centered brand experiences. As Ford continues to evolve its retail ecosystem, design plays a critical role in shaping how customers connect with the brand across physical and digital touchpoints worldwide. The Studio Director &ndash; Global Retail &amp; Experiential Design will help lead this transformation, guiding the development and implementation of design systems and retail programs that elevate the customer experience, strengthen dealer partnerships, and bring Ford&rsquo;s brand to life across its global network.
Design Mission
The Global Dealer Excellence Design team shapes the future of Ford&rsquo;s retail and experiential environments worldwide. Our mission is to translate Ford&rsquo;s brand and customer strategy into compelling, human-centered environments that elevate the dealership experience, strengthen dealer partnerships, and create meaningful connections between customers and the Ford brand.
Through design excellence, research-driven thinking, and multidisciplinary collaboration, the team develops scalable global design systems that support Ford&rsquo;s evolving retail ecosystem across physical and digital customer touchpoints.</div>
 <div>You'll have...
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited institution.
</li><li>10+ years of professional design experience in architecture, interior design, experiential design, or retail environments.
</li><li>5+ years of experience in global commercial practice.
</li><li>2+ years of experience with project governance and team leadership.
</li><li>Portfolio is required demonstrating Human Centered project outcomes.
</li></ul>Even better, you may have...
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited institution.
</li><li>Experience delivering design programs across global markets or large retail networks preferred
</li></ul>You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder&hellip;or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
<ul><li>Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
</li><li>Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
</li><li>Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
</li><li>Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
</li><li>Tuition assistance
</li><li>Established and active employee resource groups
</li><li>Paid time off for individual and team community service
</li><li>A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year&rsquo;s Day
</li><li>Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
</li></ul>This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $138,240-261,720.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MK1</div>
 <div>What you'll do...
Ford Motor Company is seeking a Studio Director &ndash; Global Retail &amp; Experiential Design to lead the governance, design direction, and implementation of retail and experiential brand environments across Ford&rsquo;s global dealer network.
Reporting to the Global Design and Brand Director, this role serves as a senior design leader responsible for the operational leadership of the studio and execution of global design initiatives within the Global Dealer Excellence team. The Studio Director will guide multidisciplinary design programs, oversee design system implementation, and ensure alignment between brand strategy, dealer operations, and customer experience.
This individual will play a critical role in advancing Ford&rsquo;s retail transformation by translating brand strategy into scalable design frameworks and customer-centered environments across global markets.
Design Leadership &amp; Governance
<ul><li>Lead design governance and oversight of global retail and experiential initiatives across Ford&rsquo;s dealer ecosystem.
</li><li>Establish and maintain global design standards, frameworks, and guidelines to ensure consistent brand expression across markets.
</li><li>Guide the assignment and management of studio resources and external partners supporting retail and experiential design programs.
</li><li>Ensure design excellence, clarity, and consistency across global implementation.
</li></ul>Retail Experience Strategy
<ul><li>Translate Ford&rsquo;s evolving brand strategy into integrated retail and experiential design solutions.
</li><li>Shape the future of Ford&rsquo;s dealership and brand environments through customer-centered design thinking.
</li><li>Advance innovative retail concepts that strengthen customer engagement and brand storytelling.
</li><li>Integrate design strategy with business objectives, ensuring retail environments support dealer success, operational efficiency, and measurable improvements in customer engagement and sales performance.
</li></ul>Multidisciplinary Design Integration
Lead the integration of multiple design disciplines including:
<ul><li>Architecture
</li><li>Interior Design
</li><li>Graphic and Environmental Design
</li><li>Landscape Architecture
</li><li>Industrial Design
</li><li>Furniture and Fixture Design
</li><li>Art and Brand Content
</li><li>Digital Experience
</li><li>Signage and Wayfinding
</li><li>Design Research and Human-Centered Design
</li></ul>Ensure cohesive design outcomes across physical and digital customer touchpoints.
Stakeholder &amp; Program Leadership
<ul><li>Lead complex design programs involving multiple stakeholders across global markets.
</li><li>Partner closely with Ford Brand, Marketing, Product Design, and Dealer Network leadership to align retail design with brand strategy and customer experience objectives.
</li><li>Develop and maintain a communication framework for global retail network leaders, ensuring clarity of design standards, program updates, and implementation guidance.
</li><li>Work directly with the global dealer network, integrating dealer perspectives into the design process to ensure solutions that are both brand-driven and operationally successful
</li></ul>Team &amp; Studio Leadership
<ul><li>Provide day-to-day leadership for the design studio supporting Global Dealer Excellence initiatives.
</li><li>Mentor designers and guide multidisciplinary teams toward high-quality design outcomes.
</li><li>Oversee collaboration with external consultants, agencies, and implementation partners.
</li><li>Support the Global Design and Brand Director in advancing the strategic vision for Ford&rsquo;s global retail environments.
</li></ul>Industry Insight &amp; Innovation
<ul><li>Apply insights from hospitality, healthcare, and other customer-focused industries to inform the evolution of Ford&rsquo;s retail environments.
</li><li>Monitor emerging trends in experiential retail, mobility, and customer engagement.
</li><li>Champion research-driven design approaches that continuously elevate the Ford customer experience.</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager, Design Studio

Cushing Terrell

<div>Position Description
Join a fast-paced national retail design program delivering hundreds of grocery store projects across the U.S., shaping how design teams produce high-quality, efficient, and profitable results.
As a Program Manager &ndash; Retail Design Delivery, you will oversee the coordination, operational efficiency, and financial performance of a large portfolio of retail design projects for a national grocery client. Working directly with architects, engineers, and client stakeholders, you&rsquo;ll deliver high-quality design documentation at scale and guide multidisciplinary teams toward efficient, profitable outcomes.
This role focuses on the design phase of projects: coordinating architects, engineers, and internal teams to deliver complete design documentation packages that support client approvals and construction readiness. The role is primarily desk-based and does not involve construction management, contractor oversight, or jobsite operations.
To support the continued growth of this program, you will identify recurring patterns, develop templates, and implement standardized workflows and process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and profitability.
Position Salary Range*
The expected salary range for this position is $82,000 to $110,000 annually.
Required Qualifications**<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Administration, or a related field</li><li>
10+ years of experience managing design delivery or program management within architecture, engineering, or multi-disciplinary design consulting environments</li><li>
Experience coordinating architects and engineers through the design and documentation phases of national or multi-site grocery, retail, or large-format commercial programs</li><li>
Strong understanding of retail or grocery design programs, building codes, and architecture/engineering documentation standards</li><li>
Experience managing high-volume project portfolios or multi-site programs (300+ projects/contracts annually)</li><li>
Proficiency with project/program management software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Deltek Vantagepoint, and Outlook</li><li>
Excellent design insight, problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly</li><li>
Exceptional communication, collaboration skills, and relationship management with clients, internal teams, and external partners</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications**<ul><li>
Experience working within architecture, engineering, or multidisciplinary design consulting firms strongly preferred</li><li>
Current professional license/registration or a project management certification (or equivalent in-house training)</li><li>
Experience working in Smartsheet&rsquo;s</li></ul>
Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don&rsquo;t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don&rsquo;t want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!
Position Responsibilities***<ul><li>
Provide leadership over project processes, maintain clear communication with teams and clients, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency</li><li>
Collaborate with design leaders and discipline leads to establish, monitor, and manage project budgets</li><li>
Prepare fee proposal templates, support development and negotiation of project contracts, and oversee program-level scope changes</li><li>
Ensure project profitability targets (20% or higher) are met or exceeded</li><li>
Plan, communicate, and track project milestones from client request through the delivery of complete design documentation packages</li><li>
Participate in QA/QC reviews, identify recurring issues across projects, and implement strategies to improve program-wide quality and consistency</li><li>
Conduct weekly project reviews to monitor earned value, resource utilization, and staffing alignment</li><li>
Oversee and establish standards for the initiation and maintenance of project information and opportunities in Deltek Vantagepoint</li><li>
Develop project work plans and budgets in collaboration with Project Coordinators</li><li>
Coordinate project billing with client accounting requirements, ensuring accurate and timely invoices</li><li>
Manage accounts receivable and support collections efforts to meet the firm&rsquo;s goal of payment within 30 days of deadlines</li><li>
Identify opportunities for additional services and ensure project outcomes align with client goals</li><li>
Schedule regular reviews with the Principal in Charge and other PM leadership</li><li>
Oversee project closeout activities and lead lessons-learned discussions, ensuring follow up on actionable items to drive improvements</li><li>
Supervise Project Coordinators, including training, task assignment, performance review, coaching, and conflict resolution, in alignment with company policies</li><li>
Build and strengthen client relationships, support business development and market growth initiatives</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Working at Cushing Terrell
Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.
Why Cushing Terrell
At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team &mdash; from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging &mdash; placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, &ldquo;design meets you.&rdquo;
Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.
We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.
Things to Note<ul><li>Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate&rsquo;s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.</li></ul>
**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.
Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.
Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.</div>

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