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Job Title


Global Retail Designer


Company : DESIGNER PARFUMS


Location : london, south east england


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

GLOBAL RETAIL DESIGNERDesigner Parfums is a fast-growing, dynamic global fragrance company in the perfume & cosmetics industry, with a UK base in London and international ambition, with active business in around 70 markets.We are a friendly, family-owned business, and we are proud to create, develop, and distribute brands from a fantastic portfolio of heritage classics to celebrity trend-led fragrances. We are brand owners and licensees for GHOST, JENNIFER LOPEZ, HAWAIIAN TROPIC, CERRUTI, PLAYBOY & JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER and delighted to be distributors for ARIANA GRANDE, GUY LAROCHE, PALOMA PICASSO, AIGNER & GANT.Our employees make our business special. With strong family values, we believe that Designer Parfums is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being Authentic, Agile and Approachable while meeting our business goals.JOB PURPOSEYou’ll be instrumental in translating DP brands into dynamic and branded environments. This includes a wide range of projects from retail stores to short-term installations and creative activations. You must have exceptional visualisation skills, with strong working knowledge of SketchUp and 3D renders to clearly communicate spatial concepts and materiality.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManaging all in-store VM creatives by supporting the Marketing and Commercial/Markets teams to implement strong design and creative solutions to deliver the highest standards at point of sale.VM & Retail DesignDevelop creative design proposals aligned with brand aesthetics and business objectives while staying current with market trendsDesign 3D concepts/POSM for branded spaces, activations, launch events & pop-ups (TFWA e.g), both temporary and permanentProduce clear guidelines for launches across all countries & retailers Ensure that all store designs maintain a cohesive look and feel reflecting brand and visual standards across all locationsDesign Execution & ImplementationCollaborate with VM and retail ops teams to optimise in-store presentationProduce high-quality visualisations as well as mood boards, plans, and material palettes if requiredUnderstand regional needs, propose strategies and local adaptationsCross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with visual merchandising teams to create engaging product displays, aligning design elements with marketing campaigns and sales strategiesWork closely with marketing and wider VM team to ensure successful completion of projects to a high standard and support the rollout process from concept to productionCommunicate effectively with brand stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely, high-quality project deliveryTrend AwarenessDrive innovation in retail technology and stay informed on trends in beauty, fashion, interiors, and materials to ensure innovative and relevant designAnalyse retail trends and competitor activities to inform design decisionsFocus on optimising store layouts, interactive elements and animation to enhance the customer experienceREQUIREMENTSQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree or higher in Graphic, Interior, Environmental Design, Architecture, or a related field. Exceptional creative portfolios demonstrating diverse design experience will also be considered7+ years of experience in retail space design, with a portfolio that highlights branded store or commercial projects and compelling 3D retail environmentsProven experience in retail, events, experiential, interior, and store designFamiliarity with brand guidelines and toolkits, with an understanding of creating user-centred POSM and environmentsStrong interest in Retail VM Design and a continuous drive for learningExcellent spatial awareness, attention to detail, and a keen creative eyeSolid understanding of the retail industry, with the ability to translate brand needs into effective spatial designsProficiency in SketchUp is essential, and experience with other 3D design software (e.g., 3ds Max, Rhino, C4D) is a plus. You should be able to create polished, realistic visual rendersFluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Experience in animation and video is a significant advantageProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Skills & AttributesExperience working on global brand projects with cross-functional creative teams and external vendors is preferredHighly organised, self-motivated, and detail orientedExcellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work both proactively and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while also being a strong team playerAny previous experience within the industry is preferableAbility to commute to our London and Watford offices