CDD Global Visual Merchandising Designer

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kilian Paris, part of The Estée Lauder Companies, seeks a Global Visual Merchandising Designer to lead institutional and event VM from the head office. You will develop global planograms, guidelines, and display solutions for luxury retail formats and support regional adaptations.

Role requires 3–4 years in luxury/beauty VM, expert skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, and knowledge of V-Ray/Enscape. Fluent English and strong organizational ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree from design/VM/art school; luxury/beauty VM experience preferred.
• 3–4 years of experience in luxury/beauty VM.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp daily.
• Knowledge of V-Ray or Enscape is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English; strong MS Office skills (Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsabilités

• Planograms and global VM guidelines; adapt for local markets.
• Develop institutional VM materials; source suppliers and supervise production.
• Research VM standards and display solutions; ensure brand compliance.
• Lead VM for launches/events; windows, podiums, press events.
• Install campaign windows in Paris; support local affiliate.
• Track retro planning for launches; monitor merchandising methods.
• Coordinate with regions to ensure brand guidelines compliance.

Connaissances

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

SketchUp

Fluent in English

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Formation

Design/VM/art school degree

Outils

V-Ray

Enscape

Outlook

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Job Description

The Global Visual Merchandising Designer will be part of the Store design & Visual Merchandising department, in the head office of Kilian Paris and will be in charge of the Visual merchandising for institutional VM & event VM.

This role reports to the Visual Merchandising manager.

Institutional VM

• Planograms: Creation of Global VM generic Planogram per retail format – and adaptations for local relevancies
• VM guidelines for each new opening
• Development of institutional VM materials: development of new designs, sourcing of new suppliers, production follow up
• Research into VM standards and possible display solutions
• Good follow up on VM issues with the markets
• Guide and support regions merchandising proposal to ensure compliance of brand guidelines and global merchandising strategy

Launch VM / events

• Creation, development and implementation of VM projects related to the marketing plans and launch programs: VM guidelines, planograms, windows and podiums, Press Events and launch Campaign setups
• Installation of new campaign windows in Paris points of sale & support the French affiliate in the field
• Good tracking of the retro planning of the launch
• Monitor and recommend the right merchandising methods/ tools for each project or each launch to ensure quality of design execution and brand visibility in store

Qualifications

• Graduate from design school / VM school / art school
• Minimum 3-4 years of prior experience, within the luxury and/or beauty sector
• Must have strong, hands‑on proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and SketchUp, with daily professional use of these tools
• Knowledge of rendering software such as V‑Ray or Enscape is a strong plus
• Must be proficient in MS Office packages, particularly Outlook and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task and prioritize – VERY creative
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, eye for design details & solutions to production issues for all VM displays
• Able to incorporate regular unplanned tasks into day to day workload
• Has the flexibility and ability to learn quickly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, oral and written
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, being flexible in approach to meet the requirements of the business
• Fluent in English

We are looking for a creative mind, who loves to work in a “start-up” way , independent, organized & thorough. If you have a curious mind and are always questioning how things can be done better, the ability to take risks and accept new challenges, join us!