Store Design & VMD Manager

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Job details

Company overview

We are an established leader in skincare and makeup products and operate worldwide. Since our founding, we have focused on developing innovative products that harness nature's gifts for sustainable beauty. We also aim to contribute to building a more responsible, fair, and united society with a mission to care for people and the planet. Based on our corporate philosophy, we have earned a strong reputation worldwide as a brand trusted by our customers.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• As the guardian of the brand image in brick-and-mortar by in charge of the design and look of our consumer touchpoints!
• Deliver the company’s coherent store image in line with the company strategy, guideline and marketing calendar, by implementing most pertinent solutions for all 3D & 2D (excl. Literature) elements.
• Finalize the design & layout for new openings and renewal of Department store corners, Semi Self Stores (SSS) and Skin spa, and outpost events.
• Communicate with HQ and APAC to understand "VMD" company strategy and guideline
• Develop and implement the VMD plan in line with the company’s strategy and marketing calendar and give instructions to all counters
• Finalize the design & layout for Podium & in-store Event
• Develop/Maintain Corner Sales Tools and equipment
• Communicate and negotiate with local vendors to develop localized VMD tools based on company guideline
• Arrangement of POP material supporting each counter
• Monitor and control the annual budget for Store Design & VMD
• Participate in meetings involving merchandising and visual brand image (Public Relations Events, Company, events, sponsoring events etc.) and ensure efficient follow-up
• Supervise daily maintenance of VMD units

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• 5+ years in VMD and Store Design, preferably in Cosmetic Industry (Department Store Brands)
• Excellent Esthetic Sensitivity and Creative mind
• Open minded, flexible to adopt to new challenges
• Good command of Illustrator, Photoshop, PPT. Basic Knowledge on Excel & Word
• Business level English

Salary

7 - 9 million yen

Location

Tokyo