Vice President of Retail

About KREWE

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality,  individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Vice President of Retail to lead KREWE’s in-person retail business. The VP of Retail will oversee all facets of our retail environment — from expansion strategy and retail development to sales, operations, and guest experience — building a scalable team and delivering a best-in-class standard across our 20+ locations while charting the roadmap for future growth.

The VP of Retail is accountable for the success of every KREWE retail touchpoint and will be responsible for shaping the long-term retail vision — including market prioritization, site selection, lease negotiations, and new store development. The ideal candidate brings both strategic foresight and executional rigor, with the ability to scale a differentiated luxury experience in today’s evolving retail environment.

This role is based in our New Orleans or New York Headquarters 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities :

LEADERSHIP + TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Serve as an executive leader and culture carrier, fostering a high-performing, accountable, and guest-centric team.
• Build and maintain a high-performing environment of learning, development, and expansive growth to deliver exceptional guest experiences and measurable business results.
• Lead, mentor, and develop retail organization to ensure alignment with KREWE’s brand vision, values, and performance standards.

RETAIL STRATEGY + ROADMAP

SALES, OPERATIONS, + PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

GUEST + BRAND EXPERIENCE

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

Requirements :

Benefits and Perks :

Salary (for New York only) : Up to $200,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

This reflects the base salary for this position. Compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, certifications, and business needs. In addition to base pay, KREWE offers annual bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and employee discounts.

Diversity and Inclusion :

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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