Visual Merchandising Intern

The Context _____

Benefit Cosmetics is a San Francisco-based makeup brand, part of the world's leading luxury group, LVMH. Awarded as the No. 1 Brow Brand Worldwide, Benefit is synonymous with fun instant beauty solutions and witty tongue-in-cheek storytelling. Founded in 1976 by 2 sisters, Jean and Jane Ford in San Francisco, Benefit is one of the fastest growing prestige beauty brands in the business with locations in over 60 countries across 5 continents.

Your Impact _____

Working within the Benefit Team, the Visual Merchandising Intern role is to support the brand's VM.

Reporting to the Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager, the role will work closely with various stakeholders from Marketing, Sales, Procurement and external vendors to ensure the timely delivery of VM projects and excellence in quality of executions across permanent & promotional sites.

Your Mission _____

VM design, development, and update

• Manage and implement the rollout of VM update such as animation displays, tester bars, product planograms and lightboxes, as per VM and Brand guidelines.
• Plan and prepare planogram updates for submission to retailers, brief Sales teams on update and support execution of rollout.
• Assist in ordering of collateral for launch updates and animations.

Store Project & Maintenance Support

• Support VM Manager in preparing briefs for new store and renovation projects.
• Manage and coordinate any maintenance work required
• Support in store opening preparation.

Launch Animation Support

• Coordinate with various stakeholders to conceptualize and implement product launch campaigns & events e.g. launch pads, HPPs, in-store events.
• Ensure alignment with local market teams and synergize on launch rollout.
• Review quality of execution from suppliers and consolidate completion report for follow-up.

Who You Are _____

• Diploma in Art/Design/Architecture.
• Able to commit full time internship from Jul 26 to Dec 26
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Experience with 3D software and AutoCAD good to have.
• Creative with keen interest in Beauty/Fashion/Luxury.
• Able to communicate design requirements effectively & efficiently with both internal and external teams.
• Good understanding of shopper journey and retail environment.
• Able to work on multiple projects with tight timelines.
• Actively takes initiatives and able to work independently to resolve VM problems.
• Well organized with good time management.
• Team player with good communication skills and committed to work in a fast-paced retail environment.