Global Merchandising Apprentice (Retail)

TL;DR

Global Merchandising Apprentice (Retail): Coordinating merchandising projects and developing visual guidelines for luxury beauty brands with an accent on project coordination and technical execution. Focus on translating creative concepts into technical briefs, monitoring implementation across markets, and optimizing retail experiences.

Location: Hybrid in Paris, France

Company

hirify.global is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care.

What you will do

• Support the development and delivery of temporary and permanent merchandising guidelines in coordination with design agencies.
• Translate creative concepts into technical briefs, supporting material sourcing and production processes.
• Contribute to the design and production of merchandising tools for various retail environments and travel retail channels.
• Prepare retailtainment guidelines, conduct competitive benchmarking, and update planograms using IWD software.
• Monitor local market implementations to ensure compliance with brand architectural and retail standards.

Requirements

• Fluent in both French and English.
• Knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SketchUp, or similar tools.
• Strong interest in project coordination, retail design, and visual merchandising.
• Must be based in Paris, France for the hybrid working model.

Culture & Benefits

• Omni-Working: Hybrid flexible working model to balance remote and office-based work.
• Meal vouchers.
• Public transportation refunds up to 50%.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment with global beauty leaders.