VM Senior Manager UK And EU Direct

ORVEON; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company is seeking a Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising to lead the strategy and execution of visual merchandising activities across the UK and Europe. This role involves managing a team, overseeing design processes, and ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. Successful candidates will have 5-8 years of experience in retail design and visual merchandising, particularly in beauty or luxury products, combined with strong project management and vendor negotiation skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Work From Anywhere for six weeks annually

Complimentary products

Professional development opportunities

Community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in retail design & visual merchandising, ideally in beauty or premium retail.
• Proven success managing multi-market VM programs and adapting global strategies.
• Demonstrated skill in budget management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of annual VM strategies.
• Manage the full lifecycle of VM projects including design and installation.
• Collaborate with marketing to execute PR events and in-store experiences.

Skills

Retail design expertise

Visual merchandising knowledge

Project management

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

3D rendering tools (SketchUp)

Job description

About Us

Orveon is a new kind of beauty company launched in December 2021 when we acquired our three iconic brands - bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier. Operating in 40+ countries, we're a truly global business. Our headquarters are in New York, with additional locations in major cities worldwide.

We love our brands and are embarking on a powerful shift: To change how the world thinks about beauty. We are a collective of premium and prestige beauty brands committed to stark honesty, co-creation, and making a sustainable cultural impact.

People here are passionate, entrepreneurial and most of all, bold. This is an inspirational group of talented, silo-busting, confident and humble people, working together to build something better. We are looking for the best talent to join us on that journey. We believe we can accomplish more when we #Face Forward Together!

About the Role

Objective of the role

The Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising leads the end-to-end strategy, design, development, and execution of visual merchandising across the UK, Ireland, and direct European markets, ensuring brand consistency, retail excellence, and commercial impact for the Orveon brands. This includes permanent and temporary installations, counter builds, in-store activations, events, and seasonal VM updates. The role adapts global VM guidelines to local market needs, manages vendor relationships, optimises budgets, and ensures all retail environments deliver a best-in-class brand experience.

As a people leader, the Senior Manager manages a team, developing their skills, driving performance, and fostering a collaborative, high-achieving team culture.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead the development and implementation of annual and seasonal VM strategies aligned with global brand direction and regional commercial objectives.
• Translate global brand guidelines into locally relevant executions tailored to each market-specific consumer behaviours, channels, retail landscapes, and competitiveness.
• Own the regional VM calendar, ensuring all updates, launches, and installations are delivered on time and to the highest standards.
• On-time delivery of VM programs; measurable uplift in sell-through and consumer engagement during key campaigns.

Design & Creative Development

• Oversee all design stages, including concept creation, 3D renderings, technical drawings, prototyping and retailer approvals.
• Ensure all designs optimise traffic flow, product visibility, and brand storytelling, while complying with retailer standards and operational requirements.
• Direct the creation and installation of permanent counters, fixtures, temporary animations (podiums, windows, gondolas), and experiential activations.
• Partner with global teams to adapt global concepts for regional key retailers, flagship locations, and high-visibility events.
• Maintain brand compliance across all markets.

Project Management & Implementation

• Manage the full lifecycle of VM projects: briefing, design, production, installation, and post-launch evaluation.
• Coordinate with shopfitters, suppliers, and retailer estate teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and brand-consistent execution.
• Conduct regular store and market visits to ensure compliance with VM guidelines, assess execution quality, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and share industry innovation in materials, finishes, and production techniques, sharing innovations with regional and global teams.

Events & Activations

• Partner with local marketing team to design and execute PR events, seasonal campaigns, and in-store experiences that drive brand engagement.
• Adapt the adaptation of Global Events Guidelines for local channels, markets, and retailer‑specific requirements.
• Manage event design requests from conception to implementation, ensuring brand alignment and measurable results.

Budget & Vendor Management

• Manage and control regional VM budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and cost optimisation opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing and pursue cost efficiencies (bulk buys, sustainable materials, modular designs) without compromising quality.
• Evaluate vendor performance using scorecards measuring cost, quality, service, and innovation.
• Managing the Capex budget.

People Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports, setting clear objectives, career development plans, and providing regular feedback.
• Enhance team capability in design execution, project delivery and stakeholder management.
• Foster a collaborative, motivated, and accountable team culture that delivers against business priorities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Retail Operations, and Global VM teams to deliver integrated retail experiences.
• Support the development and optimisation of international VM processes, RASCI frameworks, and operational toolkits.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

• In-depth understanding of retail design, visual merchandising principles, consumer behaviour, and brand storytelling.
• Strong knowledge of production techniques, materials, finishes, and ability to interpret technical drawings and architectural plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and 3D rendering tools such as SketchUp.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain flawless execution standards.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and culturally aware, with the ability to lead teams across multiple markets.
• Willingness to travel.

Work Experience

• 5-8 years in retail design & visual merchandising, ideally in beauty, luxury, or premium retail with expertise in multi‑channels environment.
• Proven success managing multi‑market VM programs and adapting global strategies to local needs.
• Experience delivering large‑scale counter builds, fixture installations, and in‑store activations.
• Demonstrated skill in budget management, vendor negotiations, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Track record in managing and developing direct reports.

What Orveon offers you

• "Hybrid First" Model - Flexibility to work remotely or in‑office, balancing virtual and face‑to‑face interactions. minimum 3 days per week in the office
• "Work From Anywhere" - Freedom to work three (6) weeks annually from the location of your choice.
• Complimentary Products - Free and discounted products on new releases and fan‑favorites.
• Professional Development - Exposure to senior leadership, learning and development programs, and career advancement opportunities.
• Community Engagement - Volunteer opportunities in the communities in which we live and work.

Opportunities and Accommodations - Orveon is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. Find out more on our careers page.

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