Global Visual Merchandising Manager

Medik8; Elstree; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare firm is seeking a talented Visual Merchandising Lead to define and execute their global strategy. This role involves creative execution to translate brand vision into impactful physical displays across various platforms. Candidates should have strong Visual Merchandising experience within beauty and a creative background. Responsibilities include developing toolkits, optimising layouts, and collaborating with regional teams. The position is hybrid, offering up to £55k salary and various employee benefits including 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and upskilling support.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible & Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support

Annual Performance Bonus

75% discount + Annual Product Allowance

2 Volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven Visual Merchandising experience within beauty, ideally global.
• Strong visual communication skills with experience in 3D visuals.
• Excellent communicator with presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global Visual Merchandising strategy.
• Translate creative ideas into physical executions.
• Lead development of merchandising tools and optimizations.

Skills

Visual Merchandising experience

Creative/design background

Visual communication skills

Technical skills in SketchUp

Vendor management experience

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Solution-focused mindset

Collaboration skills

Education

Experience in beauty industry (skincare/luxury)

Technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema 4D

Job description

Based in Elstree, Hertfordshire, 3 x days per week onsite: Salary: Up to £55k

Medik8 is transforming the skincare industry. With science‑backed technology and a reputation for exceptional products, we continue to scale through global expansion, multi‑channel distribution, and innovation.

About the role

Reporting into the Global Head of Brand (Evergreen), you will define and execute the global Visual Merchandising strategy. Working closely with Brand, Creative, Events, and Regional Marketing teams, you’ll translate creative ideas into inspiring physical executions – from in‑store and in‑clinic, to pharmacies, pop‑ups, and global events.

Your role will be both creative and strategic, balancing design innovation with commercial execution. You’ll lead the development of toolkits, POSM, and fixturisation guidelines, while nurturing supplier relationships to deliver on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.

This is a truly global role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape how customers discover Medik8 around the world.

Key responsibilities include:

• Translating and bringing to life the brand and creative vision through impactful Visual Merchandising that engages, drives consideration, and converts.
• Defining and delivering global VM guidelines and toolkits for permanent (evergreen) and semi‑permanent (campaign) fixtures.
• Leading concept and design development, as well as procurement and production of merchandising tools (POSM such as L-Boards, CTUs, NPD pop‑ups).
• Optimising store layouts and product discovery mechanics to enhance the customer journey.
• Developing 3D renders, planograms, and sell‑in presentations to communicate creative intent clearly.
• Building and managing a network of approved suppliers to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution globally.
• Partnering with regional teams to balance global consistency with local market nuance and retailer requirements.
• Offering counsel to regional VM counterparts as they execute global guidelines in‑market.
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced, solution‑focused environment.

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines creative flair with commercial acumen, thrives in bringing bold ideas to life, and maintains a sharp eye for detail and execution.

Requirements

• Proven Visual Merchandising experience within beauty (skincare or luxury preferred), ideally in a global capacity.
• Creative/design background (interior, product, or architectural design).
• Strong visual communication skills with experience in 3D visuals, planograms, or layouts, either hands‑on or via agencies/suppliers.
• Technical skills in SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Cinema 4D or similar tools is advantageous.
• Demonstrable vendor management experience, with deep understanding of materials, finishes, and production processes.
• Excellent communicator with presentation skills, confident influencing senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation and follow‑up skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ambitious, innovative, solution‑focused, and prideful in delivering high‑quality work.
• Flexible and collaborative, able to work across multiple disciplines and regions.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp™ certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age‑defying heroes that deliver results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy® of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti‑ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful‑looking skin.

Culture & Benefits

We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions‑focused thinking, we possess a purpose‑driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go‑givers; our diverse talents work cross‑functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in‑house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It’s just who we are!

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible & Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Long Service Awards
• 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
• Flexible Career opportunities
• Up‑skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Instagram.

Our DE&I commitment

At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non‑minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!