[L'OREAL Taiwan] Sr. Visual Merchandiser/VM Lead, Aesop
Taipei, Taiwan Region
Run the brand like it's yours.
In Marketing here, you don’t just work on a brand, you run it. From day one, you are expected to operate with the autonomy and accountability of a business owner. That means balancing two extremes: you need the creative vision to shape a brand’s identity, alongside the operational grit to manage a complex portfolio and drive daily execution.
Skills you'll sharpen here
- Big idea creation
- Brand building
- Content creation
- Marketing literacy
- Marketing strategy
- Omnichannel experience design
As well as these, L'Oréal employees are upksilled in AI fluency, data fluency, and critical thinking.
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What does being a marketer here mean?
Marketing is the strategic heart of our business. You will steer cross-functional teams to turn strategy into reality. With 37+ brands, the scale is massive and the expectations are high. If you want full accountability for both the big ideas and the bottom line, here is where you can do it. Consider this one of the best entry points to a career with us. We're not looking for beauty lovers or experts. We're looking for go-getters with an entrepreneurial spirit.
[L'OREAL Taiwan] Sr. Visual Merchandiser/VM Lead, Aesop
Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan Region
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.
POSITIONPURPOSE
The Senior Visual Merchandiser is a key creative and commercial leader within Aesop Taiwan's marketing team. This role is responsible for 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.
This position requires both a sophisticated creative eye and a pragmatic, hands-on approach to execution. The Sr. VM acts as a brand guardian, a team mentor, and a strategic partner to the retail and store design teams.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Campaign and Retail VM Management
- Interpret and translate DMI (Global) visual concepts into in-store VM installations that are locally adapted to Taiwan's cultural and business context
- Lead the full visual execution of all Marketing and CRM events, ensuring storytelling coherence across all store formats
- Oversee end-to-end management of all printed materials/ POSM, from briefing to production to installation, maintaining brand standards throughout
- Develop and execute in-store display strategies aligned with business priorities and seasonal calendars
- Collaborate closely with Retail Team and Retail Ops to facilitate smooth product navigation and support KPI achievement
- Analyse the performance impact of VM actions and translate insights into actionable recommendations for the next
- 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 to Retail Team and Office Management Team
- Act as the final point of quality control for all VM-related creative output, maintaining rigorous attention to detail.
- Validate and control all printed material from all departments; all visual display of all touchpoints
- 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 in close partnership with Store Design team to ensure VM implementation is aligned with architectural intent
and brand standards, even lighttouch in store : flower vase selection for example
- Team & Stakeholder Management
- Mentor, coach, and manage the performance of junior VM team member, fostering a culture of creative excellence and commercial awareness
- Work closely with Marketing project lead to manage VM budget with accountability and transparency
- Build and maintain relationships with local and international artists, suppliers, and creative collaborators
- Communicate effectively with Regional VM Manager, providing regular updates and creative alignment
KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
- 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 — able to collaborate and present confidently with the Regional VM Manager and global teams
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD, or equivalent visual design tools
- Enjoy crafting and handmade objects
Advanced Competencies
- 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
- Reference number: 241890
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan Region
- Date posted: 08/10/2026
- Employment type: Full-time
- Professional field: Marketing
- Type of contract: Permanent
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