Coordinator, VM Designer - UKI

Our Story Launched in 2015, S ol de J aneiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. S ol de J aneiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances. Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME1 00’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace . These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace. What You'll Be Working On The Role will be based in our London office and will report to the 2D/ 3D Designer- UKI under the supervision of the International Senior Visual Merchandising Manager. These duties may be reviewed and modified from time to time based on mutual needs. The Visual Merchandising Coordinator Designer will support the creative development and execution of projects across the UK & Ireland market. Working across Permanent Visual Merchandising, Store Design, New Product Development (NPD), pop-ups and events, you will help bring the Sol de Janeiro brand to life through engaging retail experiences that align with global brand guidelines and support UKI business objectives. This is a creative design role with additional project coordination skills required. You will be responsible for developing both 2D and 3D retail design assets while supporting the successful delivery of projects from concept through to installation. Working closely with the UKI Designer and Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager. As a key member of the UKI Visual Merchandising team, you will partner with cross-functional teams across Sales, Marketing, Commercial and Retail to ensure all visual merchandising executions are aligned with UKI priorities while maintaining a consistent customer experience across every retail touchpoint. Acting as a guardian of the Sol de Janeiro brand, you will work in close collaboration with the UKI Designer, Senior Marketing Manager and external creative agencies to localise global campaigns for the UK & Ireland market. You will help ensure all creative executions maintain the integrity of the global brand while meeting local market and retailer requirements. This role is ideal for a proactive, organised and collaborative designer who enjoys balancing creative thinking with project delivery and is passionate about creating best-in-class retail experiences. Permanent VM & Store Design • Support the UKI Designer in the creative development and rollout of permanent Visual Merchandising and Store Design initiatives across the UK & Ireland retail estate. • Create and develop 3D retail concepts, SketchUp models and visualisations for permanent fixtures, store updates and New Product Development (NPD) launches. • Produce high-quality 2D artwork for POS, communication strips, shelf talkers, window graphics, vinyls and in-store collateral, ensuring all assets align with global brand guidelines. • Prepare print-ready artwork, technical drawings and production specifications for suppliers and retail partners. • Develop artwork packs, renders and production files, ensuring all assets are accurate, approved and delivered within project timelines. • Support the design and development of bespoke local merchandising solutions, retail fixtures and display units for permanent installations and small-to-medium VM activations. • Coordinate artwork approvals, supplier communications and production schedules in partnership with the Assistant Manager, Visual Merchandising to support successful retail implementation. • Maintain proje…