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Visual Merchandising Project Manager

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Puig

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and have project management experience, along with a passion for retail trends and visual merchandising in luxury or beauty.
  • You will manage visual merchandising projects, liaise with HQ and local teams, oversee budgets, ensure compliance with guidelines, and maintain retail excellence across stores and events.

Requirements

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office package
  • Competent in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign - essential)
  • Sketch Up (desirable)
  • Project management
  • Presentation and organisation skills
  • Knowledge of retail trends – interest and passion for visual merchandising
  • Proven experience in a similar Head Office Visual Merchandiser role within the luxury or beauty industry ideal
  • Project management experience with POS and / or window production ideal

Responsibilities

  • Development, production and implementation of windows, temporary sites, and pop ups in accordance with global brand guidelines, liaising with local suppliers and HQ.
  • Ensure timely sign off from HQ and retailers for VM activations.
  • Create clear briefs for the local team considering all local requirements and customer experience.
  • Briefing, production and roll out of temporary promotional support tools within allocated budget for own stores and all retailers including flagship doors.
  • Align with all local stakeholders and relevant departments on launch activations in line with the marketing calendar and priorities.
  • Main point of contact & comms between Global VM Team and local stakeholders.
  • Manage production of all visual requests and roll outs for new launches/updates liaising with printers to ensure quality process is optimised.
  • Develop and establish a good working relationship with HQ teams.
  • Budget ownership and management including raising POs for projects.
  • Review Visual Merchandising practices and conduct competitive research to ensure innovation, effectiveness and profitability of temporary UK VM activities.
  • Project Management of bespoke displays/activities for Puig UK events including brand showrooms and retailer conferences. This involves creating a brief where required, managing production of elements and working closely on the direction with the Training team.
  • Develop bespoke POS and sites where required.
  • Source and review suppliers to ensure capabilities meet requirements.
  • Effectively manage brand artwork files – ordering of imagery from HQ and ensuring updates are communicated to all relevant parties.
  • Maintain Retail Excellence in all doors and ensure stores and permanent spaces are updated with new launch visuals and POS.
  • Produce and develop Visual Merchandising Standards and guidelines to ensure consistent visual directives / updates are communicated across UK business.
  • Effectively manage usage of POS items.
  • Work with the Retail Ops, Area Managers and Brand Ambassadors in store to ensure VM guidelines are being correctly implemented in stores.
  • Maintain database of all planned and implemented In Store activities and report feedback on implementations to Puig HQ.
  • Present new VM initiatives / updated guidelines to UK teams where necessary.
  • Attend key installations for new launches or pop-up sites as required.

FAQs

What is the location of the Visual Merchandising Project Manager position?

The position is located in London, GB.

What type of employment is offered for this role?

This is a permanent position.

Who does the Visual Merchandising Project Manager report to?

The role reports to the Head of Store Development & Visual Merchandising.

What are the main responsibilities of the Visual Merchandising Project Manager?

Responsibilities include managing visual implementation for key brands, developing and executing temporary POS, coordinating with local suppliers, and ensuring compliance with global brand guidelines.

What software skills are required for this position?

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and competency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and InDesign, are essential.

Is project management experience necessary for this role?

Yes, project management experience, particularly with POS and/or window production, is ideal.

What kind of work culture can applicants expect at Puig?

Puig offers an entrepreneurial, creative, and welcoming work culture.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are a range of learning and development opportunities available.

Does Puig value diversity in its workforce?

Yes, Puig is committed to creating an inclusive environment and values diversity among its employees.

What types of products does Puig work with?

Puig has a portfolio that includes luxury brands in fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness.

A unique place to create, grow and make an impact

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1914
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Puig is a home of Love Brands, within a family company, that furthers wellness, confidence and self-expression while leaving a better world. Since 1914, our company’s entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and passion for innovation have made Puig a challenger in the beauty and fashion world. Present in the fragrances and fashion, makeup and skincare categories, our house of Love Brands generates engagement through great storytelling that connects with people’s emotions and is reinforced by a powerful ecosystem of founders. Puig portfolio includes our brands Carolina Herrera, Paco Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dries Van Noten, Nina Ricci, Byredo, Penhaligon’s, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Kama Ayurveda, Loto del Sur, Charlotte Tilbury, Uriage and Apivita. As well as the beauty licenses of Comme des Garçons Parfums, Christian Louboutin, Benetton, Antonio Banderas and Adolfo Dominguez, among others. At Puig we honor the values and principles put in place by three generations of family leadership. Today we continue to build on that legacy, through conscious commitments in our ESG Agenda (environmental, social and governance) aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In 2022 Puig recorded sales of €3,620 million. Puig sells its products in more than 150 countries and has offices in 30 of them.