Kendo Visual Merchandising Coordinator

London • UK

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Kendo, a dynamic and innovative beauty brand, operates under the prestigious umbrella of LVMH, the world leader in luxury goods. Known for its cutting-edge approach and commitment to excellence, Kendo offers an inspiring work environment where creativity and passion for beauty are at the forefront.

1. Plan and manage the design, briefing, production, and rollout of point-of-sale materials for launches and marketing activities within the allocated budget, collaborating closely with UK stakeholders.
2. Develop, implement, and produce visual merchandising plates and point-of-sale materials for Kendo launches in accordance with brand guidelines, coordinating with local suppliers and headquarters teams.
3. Create and disseminate visual merchandising launch guidelines, ensuring effective implementation in stores and presenting to relevant teams.
4. Develop planograms for space negotiation and visual merchandising planning.
5. Manage the visual merchandising maintenance tracker and liaise with suppliers to resolve issues promptly.
6. Update the weekly tracker to communicate the status of visual merchandising projects to the business.
7. Support marketing and other stakeholders in the execution of bespoke displays as required.
8. Participate in new store openings and pop-ups as necessary.
9. Create purchase orders and manage costs within the visual merchandising budget tracker.
10. Manage product send-outs for suppliers as needed.

1. Minimum of 3 years of visual merchandising experience in a similar environment, ideally within the beauty industry.
2. Proficient knowledge of the cosmetic market, including competitors, agencies, and retailers, is advantageous.

1. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
2. Ability to understand and uphold the brand DNA.
3. Capability to manage priorities and plan ahead.
4. Creativity and aesthetic sense.
5. Proficiency in budget management.
6. Solution-driven mindset.
7. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
8. Experience with generic software such as PowerPoint and Excel.
9. Knowledge of creative tools and software, including Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, and occasionally Illustrator, is advantageous.

Minimum of 3 years of visual merchandising experience in a similar environment, ideally within the beauty industry.

Kendo offers a hybrid working mode, allowing for a blend of in-office and remote work, fostering a flexible and balanced work environment.

Kendo fosters a culture of creativity, innovation, and collaboration, encouraging employees to push boundaries and redefine beauty standards. As part of LVMH, Kendo benefits from a rich heritage of luxury and excellence, providing employees with opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic and supportive environment.