Senior Manager of Global Visual Merchandising and Store Design

About Us

Orveon is a new kind of beauty company launched in December 2021 as the result of acquiring three unique brands – bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier. With 1,600 employees in 22 countries, we’re a truly global business with a presence in all key geographies. Our headquarters are in New York, with additional locations in major cities worldwide. We are backed by Advent International, one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity firms, well known for their investments in Lululemon and Olaplex.

We are embarking on a powerful shift: To change how the world thinks about beauty. We are a collective of premium and prestige beauty brands committed to stark honesty, co-creation, and making a sustainable cultural impact. We are looking for the best talent to join us on that journey. Let’s face forward together!

About The Role

Senior Manager Global SDVM specifically for the US Market is responsible for the design development and implementation of Laura Mercier visual merchandising in freestanding and department stores and open sell channels. The position reports to Marcus Manley and will be a combination of VM with a designer that has an architectural background in addition to the typical 2D / 3D design skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• To support an average of 4-5 Primary campaign launches and 3-4 Secondary launches annually partnering with the global international SDVM team and US Channel Marketing team to roll out US-specific retailer programs and new door openings.
• Adapt approved global designs for US-specific design needs for impactful VM solutions in various formats (Glorifier, FLU tile, Endcaps, Visual Weeks, etc.) for every launch.
• Partner with US channel marketing to work with US retailers Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Macy’s and other DS on visual merchandising topics.
• Review and oversee seasonal visual merchandising guidelines for US Market working with local design agencies.
• Partner with procurement team and supervise the projects to ensure design is being executed correctly with cost target.
• Oversee Visual Merchandising forecast. Review quantities, pricing, timing, etc. with the procurement team.
• Manage US open sell gondola planograms and endcaps from design to installation.
• Track both US Visual Merchandising design and Store Design production budgets working closely with procurement to contribute to value engineering or elevation of a project as necessary
• Managed design agencies on Visual Merchandising development and provided timely feedback and creative solutions
• Manage and create an event design for campaign launches and propose cost-efficient solutions for US retailer events while partnering using the global event guidelines
• Work closely with US Sales and Marketing to track maintenance requests and ensure launch materials follow the proper channels for approval and transparency.

Key Stakeholders

• Attend all key meetings regarding product updates and strategic planning with US channel marketing, global marketing, senior management, etc.
• Attend weekly/biweekly conference calls with US Channel Marketing, Procurement, and Operations on US VM topics
• Work closely with procurement in global VM rollout and attend a weekly status meeting
• Partner with creative services/operations on timeline of VM programs and artwork needs

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, cross-functional partnership and problem-solving skills
• Strong schedule management skills with attention to detail while remaining optimistic and team-spirited
• Up to date in creative and innovative design in VM design
• Proficient in Adobe Suite: Keyshot, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PPT & Excel
• Architectural design capabilities to be able read engineering drawings, floor plans and work with retailer SDVM teams, Sales and Marketing teams to ensure proper installation

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position.

At Orveon Global, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience and qualifications.

The pay range for this position is $98,000-$157,000

The range listed is just one component of Orveon’s total compensation package for employees. For full time positions, other benefits include competitive bonuses, a generous Paid Time Off policy, Medical Benefits, Parental Leave, 401K, Gratis, Hybrid Working Environment, Summer Fridays, and Employee Discounts.

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations

Orveon is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a collective, unifies our shared commitment to “changing beauty for the better.” Therefore, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a more robust and creative work environment.

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