Job Description

Description

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As the VM Graphic Designer you will be supporting the 2D and 3D creative visual output for the brand cluster with guidance and direction from the VM Design Manager and Senior VM Design Manager


This role supports the creative design and technical execution of all visual merchandising requirements for the region.


This includes (but not limited to) new stores, remodel, refresh, and relocation of all store environments (Stand alone stores, department stores, specialty multi channel and pop ups). All brand VM launches including (but not limited to) lightbox updates, locator updates, locally designed tester units, pricing updates and all 2D consumer facing communication, Window and pop-up designs, and launch guidelines for the teams in store to follow.


There will be some key stakeholder and interface between the regional and global brand. Particularly with global creative teams - Ensuring continued innovation across team, while in adherence to brand guidelines. Concepting and ideating designs to help drive overall brand strategy and storytelling on all VM executions across the brands distribution.


The role will act as a strategic partner to our brands ensuring creativity is to the highest standards within the RDDC, reporting to the VM Design Manager It requires positive team culture contributions.



Ensure brand equity is maximized at all times, in conjunction with brand and retailer guidelines Ensure consistant brand execution in the retail environment. Align with the regional RDDC strategy.

New Store Opening/Renovations.

Liaise with the store designer and Senior VM manager to ensure store designs are aligned to the global guidelines and the regional marketing strategy. Create planogram/product layout, pricing updates for new store designs Work with team to create print assets for new store openings. Work with printer to ensure colour matching VM dressing at point of launch, and guidelines to support Implement new counter installations and refits including post installation follow up

VM

Local adaption of guidelines, with inclusion of any local initiatives, designs and copy Storytelling with guidance from marketing Support the development of any local unit and POS. + Create concept drawings 2d and 3d renders.
+ Review, approval detailed designs of displays.
Working with wider team, oversee the design of artwork required for display units, lightboxes, windows and instore activations. Assist with forecast of Main Line, Ancillary and POS units. Create store installation guides. Ensure our stores reflect the VM strategy by adhering to the VM guidelines Implement new counter installations and refits including post installation follow up Enforce high Visual Merchandising standards at all times Ensure clear messaging though out all categories Be consumer focussed Enhance store experience and services Champion housekeeping and maintenance in store

Events & Education Guidelines

Conceptualise in store events - work with store design where required. Create collateral orders Create print assets for event. Work with printer

Qualifications

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Highly creative and good sense of design Ability to come up with ideas and designs and bring them to life. Qualification - Relevant 3D, 2D, Product, graphic design, Understanding and ability to work with fonts, communication hierarchy and Graphic design principals Software - competent with Sketchup, V-Ray, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with MAC Vectorworks (2D&3D) software Office 365 - Excel and Word capabilities required Speed and accuracy Collaborative team player Keen to learn and develop within the Beauty sector


Nice to haves:

Expertise in multi-brand environments Retail experience/ Practical In store visual merchandising experience Knowledge of latest seasonal and fashion trends Experience in integrating Open Sell to department stores Experience with MAC Vectorworks (2D&3D) software GMW experience

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Hybrid Working (2 days WFH, 3 days office based)*
25 Days Annual Leave (exc. Bank Holidays)*
1 day Annual Leave to celebrate your birthday*
Holiday Purchase opportunity*
Bonus Opportunity*
Ability to work Remotely/Abroad up to two weeks per calendar year*
Summer Fridays*
Generous Staff Discount*
Mental Health Wellbeing Initiatives*
Benefits platform with exclusive discounts and offers*
Employee resource groups*
LinkedIn learning*