Hybrid Visual Merchandising Manager

at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty

• Job title: Visual Merchandising Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Singapore

About the role

• Visual Merchandising Manager responsible for adapting global visual merchandising strategies for Southeast Asia and India. Leading cross-functional collaboration to enhance brand presence in diverse retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret global VM strategies and translate them into regionally relevant executions for campaigns, new launches and seasonal activations
• Independently propose, adapt and refine visual concepts to reflect market needs, product mix, and consumer preferences
• Manage visual merchandising standards across all retail environments including free standing stores, department store counters, Sephora gondolas, multi brand boutiques
• Consolidate commercial and marketing launch calendars across SEA and India to plan VM needs and timelines, including trade and PR events
• Lead planning and execution of campaign rollouts including ordering of display elements, production of visual assets and installation coordination
• Develop and maintain planograms and merchandising plates aligned with global guidelines and local assortment strategies
• Create store opening VM plans and guideline packs for new boutique and counter launches
• Manage relationships with retailers and all external vendors including design studios, fabrication partners, installation crews and print houses
• Prepare supplier briefs, review drawings and prototypes, and oversee production to ensure brand quality and finishing standards
• Negotiate supplier timelines, cost quotations and service scopes to safeguard project budgets and delivery requirements
• Conduct on site supervision of installation where required
• Conduct regular store visits to audit standards, identify brand expression gaps and propose continuous improvements
• Lead VM training and capability building for field and retail teams to ensure consistent on counter execution and brand storytelling
• Manage the VM budget for SEA and India including project cost planning, PO processing and invoice tracking
• Maintain accurate inventory of VM fixtures, display elements and reusable furniture
• Partner closely with Store Design, Marketing, Commercial, Education and Retail Operations teams to align messaging, assortment, and execution priorities
• Liaise with Global VM teams to share insights, provide feedback and request region specific adaptations

Requirements

• Degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, Architecture, Interior Design or related design field preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience in visual merchandising or store experience design, preferably within beauty, luxury or lifestyle retail
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and AutoCAD or equivalent 3D modelling and technical drawing tools
• Strong aesthetic judgment and brand sensitivity with an ability to balance design expression, operational practicality and commercial needs
• Proven experience managing suppliers, production processes and multi market retail executions
• Highly organised with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders
• Effective communicator able to influence internal and external partners at different levels
• Fluent in English