Visual Merchandising & Store Design Lead (Prestige)

TL;DR

Visual Merchandising & Store Design Lead (Prestige): Leading the elevation of luxury in-store experiences across the UK with an accent on strategic leadership, creative excellence, and operational delivery. Focus on translating global vision into locally relevant executions, managing budgets, and driving team performance across luxury retail environments.

Location: Must be based in London, UK (Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in the office)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in the beauty industry, committed to innovation, diversity, and creating premium retail experiences.

What you will do

• Define and execute the UK visual merchandising and store design strategy aligned with global vision.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to foster creativity and accountability.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of projects from brief to execution, ensuring brand consistency.
• Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets, including forecasting and cost optimization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure cohesive delivery.
• Identify retail trends and competitor opportunities to drive ROI and brand equity.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Visual Merchandising, Store Design, or Retail Design.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or people management role.
• Proven experience within luxury beauty or premium retail environments.
• Strong budget management experience across CAPEX and OPEX.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice to have

• Experience with 3D design tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model with up to 50% remote work.
• Competitive benefits package including private medical insurance.
• 8% pension contribution fully funded by the company.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• Employee discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Opportunities for involvement in DE&I and sustainability initiatives.