Global Go-To-Market Design Manager

About the role

The Global Go-To-Market Design Manager will be based at our Dubai headquarters and will lead the implementation of global Visual Merchandising (VM) strategies across all retail formats. You will translate global campaign concepts into compelling in‑store activations, ensuring brand consistency and strong visual impact worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Implement global VM principles across counters, boutiques, pop‑ups, tables, and window displays.
• Collaborate with Trade Marketing and Commercial teams to design local retail activations and trade displays.
• Partner with regional trade teams to oversee production, ensuring quality, approved materials, and validated samples.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders for timely delivery of POSM production to market warehouses.
• Anticipate sample development, validate local sourcing, and maintain high standards of retail presentation globally.

Required profile

• 5‑8 years of experience in Visual Merchandising and retail animation, preferably in the luxury beauty or fragrance sector.
• Master’s degree in Architecture, Scenography, or a related field.
• Proven track record designing retail animations and managing global or regional VM strategies, supported by a portfolio.
• Strong conceptual, creative, and strategic mindset with excellent attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SketchUp
• Proficiency in V-Ray
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite