Visual Merchandising and Store Design Lead – Luxe Division
Wimbledon
Hybrid working
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the in-store future of some of the most prestigious luxury beauty brands. You will lead with creativity, precision, and purpose — setting new standards for retail excellence in the UK market.
This role will work with multiple brands within the luxe division including Kylie Cosmetics and Marc Jacobs.
Responsibilities
We craft immersive retail experiences that inspire, engage, and delight. As
Visual Merchandising and Store Design Leader – Luxe, you will be the creative and strategic custodian of our luxury portfolio’s in-store presence, ensuring that every touchpoint reflects the artistry, prestige, and innovation our brands are known for.
You will lead the UK luxury visual merchandising and store design strategy, translating global vision into locally relevant, commercially impactful executions. Inspire, coach, and grow a high-performing VM team that blends creativity with operational excellence. Deliver exceptional launches, fixtures, and retail experiences on-time, in-full, and within budget, always with sustainability and brand equity at the forefront.
Your main focus :
- Define and execute the luxury visual merchandising and store design strategy for the UK, translating global guidelines into locally relevant concepts.
- Integrate sustainability principles into all VM initiatives, from concept through production to end-of-life.
- Lead, inspire, and develop your team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Oversee end-to-end management of VM and store design projects, from creative brief through to delivery, ensuring on-time, in-full, and on-budget execution.
- Own CAPEX and OPEX budgets across multiple brands, providing accurate forecasting, reporting, and cost control
- Build strong relationships with retail partners, securing optimal space and premium execution opportunities.
You will report into the VM & Store Design Director – Luxe Division and you will work closely together with several departments such as Marketing, Sales, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Global VM, Sustainability/CSR, Omnichannel/Digital.
Our Visual Merchandising team turns ideas into experiences. We are designers, storytellers, and problem-solvers who bring brand vision to life through immersive retail moments. Collaboration, curiosity, and innovation drive us — but so does respect for craft, attention-to-detail, and heritage. We balance big-picture storytelling with the fine details and technicality to shape every customer journey in-store. The atmosphere is dynamic, supportive, and energising: we learn from each other, celebrate ideas, and thrive on creating work that feels both beautiful and meaningful.
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
You like to be creative and committed to deliver best in class VM. As an experienced Visual Merchandising and Store Design Lead you are agile and you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment. Other than that, you:
- 7+ years’ experience in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, or In-Store Marketing, with at least 3 years in a management role.
- Proven track record in luxury beauty or premium retail environments.
- Experience managing multi-brand portfolios and delivering end-to-end VM projects at scale.
- Demonstrated success managing large CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at senior/global level.
Our Benefits
As our Visual Merchandising and Store Design Lead some of the benefits you will receive are:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday
- Pension Scheme, with 8% employer contribution (subject to enrolment)
- Life Assurance Program (8x your salary).
- Private medical insurance (taxable benefit) life insurance and critical illness insurance
- Health and wellbeing platforms
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
- A first online/in-person interview
- A second interview
- You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.
About Coty
Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!
