Visual Merchandising Intern

**Company Description**
We are driven by our never complacent indie spirit where the sky's the limit. This approach is initiated by Lev and Alina and lived by the entire organization. Our boundless curiosity fuels our search for the extraordinary, whether it’s a moment of pleasure in nature or an experience of generosity in our shops. Where fresh goes, beauty follows. We’re pioneers—in product, in experience, in culture & in process. We believe that fresh is more than what it sells; it’s the emotional connection to the brand that we call the sixth sense. It’s the heartfelt experience we craft for our people and our guests.

We are looking for a creative and well-organized Visual Merchandiser to join our SEA-O Regional Team, as part of the Retail Design and Visual Merchandising department. This role is responsible for elevating and driving overal in-store visual merchandising quality. You will be required to work with various functions in the team to ensure well-considered execution at regional & market level. Ideally you should be passionate about skincare and retail, have an eye for details, love problem-solving and most importantly enjoys being hands-on
**Job Description** OPENINGS**
- Assists the Senior VM Manager in completing the visual merchandising aspects of a new store by preparing the planogram, category organization and visual elements of the store.
- Assist the markets in sourcing and ordering of merchandising elements, manage the production processes, timeline and quality.
- Align market’s needs with regional direction in the presentation of products and visuals.
- Preparation of comprehensive and clear store opening fitting guide for markets to follow.

**ANIMATION & PRODUCT LAUNCHES**
- To consolidate and submit forecasting of launch POSM on behalf of markets based on regional marketing priorities and budget.
- Design and create visual merchandising displays that are relevant to the region’s assortment and marketing needs and manage the production and delivery to markets.
- Manage and plan the visual merchandising execution based on the diverse retail channels needs and limitations.
- Update planogram for all channels and formats by working with sales team on the long-term assortment plans.
- Preparation of visuals for various formats utilizing brand guidelines and manage vendors in the process.
- Preparation of comprehensive and clear launch fitting guide relevant for all markets to follow.
- To support the Senior VM Manager to provide asset creation and graphic layout for all launches and related market event setup.
- Consolidate launch reports from markets for submission to brand HQ.
- To submit assortment and planograms to Sephora for every launch changeover.

**FORECASTING, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & BUDGET**
- To manage long-term planning for planograms based on the product assortment plan to identify POSM needs and allocation between all markets in the region.
- To consolidate and submit forecasting of generic and permanent POSM based on above, while validating warehouse stock levels to ensure accurate forecast.
- Track status of orders and ensure timely delivery of POSMs to each market.
- Work with logistics team to align allocation plans for markets and ensure healthy POSM stock levels.
- Manage local production to fulfill market needs where necessary.
- Manage SEAO VM budget.

**MARKET SUPPORT**
- Guide and support markets to ensure up-to-date and compliance of brand guidelines and visual merchandising strategy.
- Assist in solving of discrepancies and provide technical advice to maintenance needs and store upkeep.

**Qualifications**
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of design programs including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and Microsoft Office.
- Have an eye for details, love problem-solving and most importantly enjoys being hands-on.
- Love working with people.
- Highly creative, has the ability to think out of the box.