Sephora Senior Visual Merchandising Designer
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Senior Visual Merchandising Designer at Sephora, Singapore — lead VM strategy across Southeast Asia with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and adapt visual merchandising concepts for diverse in-store areas including Animation Front-of-Store displays, Launch Pad areas, window displays, and operational VM elements such as Reward areas, MPOS, SPOS, Click & Collect points, and Gift Bars
- Translate brand guidelines and marketing initiatives into practical, visually compelling VM solutions that enhance product presentation and customer flow
- Manage assigned VM projects from concept through execution, ensuring deliverables are completed efficiently and in line with Sephora guidelines and standards
- Coordinate with internal marketing, retail operations, and store design teams to align VM strategies with overall business objectives
- Produce 3D renderings, visual presentations, and mock-ups to communicate VM design intent and support stakeholder alignment and decision-making
- Collaborate with vendors and contractors to support accurate and timely execution of VM installations, including reviewing production drawings and clarifying design intent
- Conduct site visits and assessments to evaluate space conditions, customer flow, and operational requirements for VM placements
- Manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to quality standards
- Conduct regular store visits to review VM implementation, identify issues and opportunities, and recommend practical improvements
- Stay informed on visual merchandising trends, materials, and best practices in retail design to continuously elevate Sephora's in-store environments
Qualifications
- More than 8 years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or related field with strong focus on beauty, fashion, or luxury retail environments
- Hands-on experience managing VM projects from concept through execution
- Proven experience designing and implementing window displays, in-store animations, and promotional areas
- Strong visual merchandising sensibility with ability to translate brand guidelines into practical and impactful VM solutions
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Ability to produce clear layouts, drawings, renderings, and compelling presentations
- Strong project coordination skills capable of managing timelines, budgets, priorities, and liaising with vendors and contractors
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across functions
- Detail-oriented and solutions-focused with sound judgment in balancing creativity and operational feasibility
Skills
Experience
More than 8 years of hands-on experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or related fields, with demonstrated proficiency in managing creative VM projects from concept through execution within beauty, fashion, or luxury retail environments.
Education
Not specified in source material
Workplace
The role is situated in Singapore, Central, Singapore.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
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