Sr. Visual Merchandiser/VM Lead, Aesop

About the Position

L'OREAL Taiwan is seeking a Sr. Visual Merchandiser/VM Lead, Aesop to join our marketing team in Taipei, Taiwan. This role is pivotal in translating global brand directives into locally resonant visual experiences, ensuring that every physical touchpoint reflects Aesop's aesthetic standards with precision, sensitivity, and commercial intent.

Responsibilities

• Campaign and Retail VM Management

  • Interpret and translate global visual concepts into in-store installations adapted to Taiwan's cultural and business context.
  • Lead the visual execution of all marketing and CRM events, ensuring storytelling coherence across all store formats.
  • Oversee the management of all printed materials/POSM, from briefing to production to installation, maintaining brand standards.
  • Develop and execute in-store display strategies aligned with business priorities and seasonal calendars.
  • Collaborate with the Retail Team and Retail Ops to facilitate smooth product navigation and support KPI achievement.
  • Analyze the performance impact of VM actions and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

• Brand Guardianship

  • Champion and protect Aesop's visual identity and aesthetic integrity across all physical retail spaces in Taiwan.
  • Provide continuous oversight of in-store standards, conducting regular store visits and delivering constructive feedback.
  • Act as the final point of quality control for all VM-related creative output.

• New Store Opening/ Stores Renovation

  • Lead VM preparation and execution for new store openings, including prop management, shelf planogram, and official photography for PR use.
  • Work closely with the Store Design team to ensure VM implementation is aligned with architectural intent and brand standards.

• Team & Stakeholder Management

  • Mentor, coach, and manage the performance of junior VM team members, fostering a culture of creative excellence and commercial awareness.
  • Build and maintain relationships with local and international artists, suppliers, and creative collaborators.
  • Communicate effectively with the Regional VM Manager, providing regular updates and creative alignment.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or a related creative field, ideally within premium or luxury brands or creative agencies.
• Strong understanding of the retail commercial environment and ability to connect VM execution to business performance.
• Proven experience working on international projects or across multiple markets.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring or managing a team.
• Linguistic Versatility: Native-level fluency in Mandarin and business-level English proficiency.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD, or equivalent visual design tools.
• Enjoy crafting and handmade objects.

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated ability to hold firm on aesthetic standards while maintaining collaborative, constructive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Genuine intellectual curiosity - a habit of engaging with design and art literature, staying ahead of global art movements, and briefing the team on creative insights.
• A strong interest in or existing network within the domestic and international arts community.
• Openness to feedback and resilience in navigating the subjective nature of aesthetics.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time position
• Opportunity to work with a leading global beauty company

About the Company

Aesop was established in Melbourne in 1987. Since its inception, the company has carefully cultivated a rich repository of products for skin, hair, and body, which are formulated with meticulous attention to detail and with efficacy and sensory pleasure in mind. Aesop operates across a global network of signature stores, counters, and online platforms, each reflecting a deep commitment to thoughtful design and meaningful human experience.