Senior Manager, Creative and Visual Merchandising UK - IRE

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder Nicola Kilner. We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a senior-level creative design leader with a passion for storytelling through space and experience. In this role, you’ll bring our brand to life across the UK & Ireland by designing and executing best-in-class visual merchandising and retail environments. You’ll be the creative force bridging global brand direction with local market relevance, partnering with iconic retailers like Selfridges, Harrods, and Boots to shape impactful in-store moments that reflect our brand DNA. If you're a strategic designer who thrives in fast-paced environments, collaborates effortlessly across teams, and has an exceptional eye for retail design and innovation, we’d love to meet you.

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Lead the creative visual merchandising strategy for the UK & Ireland, translating global brand vision into compelling, locally relevant retail experiences.
• Act as the design lead and key liaison between UK & Ireland teams and the Global VM Retail Experience Team to ensure alignment and innovation.
• Collaborate closely with the UK VM Project Manager on design timelines, budgeting, and flawless execution of creative deliverables.
• Design and present prototypes and concepts for high-impact retail environments, from Selfridges to Harrods and other premium partners.
• Oversee all stages of VM and creative programs — from concept and fixture design to planograms and installation — ensuring brand consistency.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams, external agencies, vendors, and engineers to bring best-in-class store displays and storytelling to life.
• Create and adapt regional visual assets using the global toolkit, tailored to the needs of UK-specific retail campaigns and spaces.
• Confidently present design solutions at key project milestones, incorporating feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK retail formats, competitor trends, and innovation in beauty and lifestyle merchandising.
• Participate actively in global creative reviews and team meetings, ensuring all design work reflects brand standards and strategic goals.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Extensive design experience in the retail space, with a proven ability to translate brand strategy into impactful, end-to-end creative and VM projects.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, able to juggle multiple timelines while driving projects from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a talent for presenting creative ideas clearly and partnering cross-functionally across teams and retail partners.
• Technical proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), with knowledge of materials, technical drawings, and production processes.
• Creative leadership mindset — self-starter, problem-solver, and team player who inspires, adapts quickly, and thrives in a collaborative, high-energy setting.

WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here are a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
• A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
• Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

• Do the right thing
• Respect small things
• Be the future

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritising people, animals, and the Earth. Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation. In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future.

You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey". DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.