About L'Oréal: As the world leader in beauty, L'Oréal has been devoted to beauty for over a century. Our unique international portfolio of 37 diverse and complementary brands generated over 38.2 billion euros in sales in 2022. Within our prestigious L'Oréal Luxe Division, we craft exquisite beauty experiences, encompassing iconic brands that define luxury in skincare, makeup, and fragrance. We are committed to innovation, creativity, and setting the gold standard in retail excellence.
About the Role: We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandiser Intern to join our L'Oréal Luxe Division. This dynamic role offers an immersive experience in transforming our luxury brand visions into captivating in-store realities. You will be instrumental in the offline launch implementation across our diverse Luxe brands and events, directly impacting consumer perception and sales within perfumeries and boutiques. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in luxury retail visual merchandising from concept to execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Offline Launch Implementation & On-Ground Activations:
- Support the end-to-end implementation of visual merchandising strategies for new product launches and brand campaigns across L'Oréal Luxe brands.
- Collaborate closely with internal brand teams and external partners to ensure seamless execution.
- Perfumeries & Boutiques Visual Merchandising:
- Assist in the planning and on-ground implementation of planograms within perfumeries, optimizing product placement and display effectiveness.
- Contribute to the design and execution of impactful in-store displays for both perfumeries and dedicated brand boutiques, ensuring brand guidelines and luxury aesthetics are met.
- In-Store Events Planning & Execution:
- Support the planning and execution of engaging in-store events, from conceptualization of visual elements to on-ground setup.
- Ensure all visual assets and installations align with event objectives and brand luxury standards.
- Stakeholder Coordination:
- Work closely with retailers and suppliers to coordinate installation schedules, material delivery, and ensure quality execution.
- Assist in understanding pricing structures for installations and investment management for Point of Sale Materials (POSM).
Who We Are Looking For:
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate from a Bachelor's degree program in a relevant field (e.g., Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Fine Arts, Business Administration).
- A strong passion for luxury retail, beauty, and visual storytelling.
- Exceptional creativity and a keen eye for aesthetics, detail, and brand consistency.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
- Fluency in English and [Local Language, if applicable, e.g., Arabic].
- Ability to conduct frequent on-ground store visits and supervise installations.
What We Offer: Key Learnings & Growth Opportunities
- Diverse Brand Exposure: Learn to multitask and manage visual merchandising strategies across L'Oréal Luxe's portfolio of four distinct brands, each with unique directions and identities.
- Luxury Retail Immersion: Gain invaluable exposure to the intricacies of the luxury retail experience, understanding consumer perception and purchasing behavior in high-end environments.
- Strategic Collaboration: Work directly with key retailers and suppliers, learning about partner management, negotiation, and logistics in the visual merchandising space.
- Investment & Budget Acumen: Develop an understanding of pricing for installations, budget management, and strategic investment in Point of Sale Materials (POSM) to maximize impact.
- Hands-on experience in bringing creative concepts to life in a leading global beauty company.
- Mentorship and development opportunities within a dynamic and passionate team.
Join us and help craft unparalleled luxury experiences for our consumers!