Prestige Visual Merchandising Assistant
(13 month Internship) : Graduate role
July 2026
We're Coty, a global leader in beauty. We're 1 in the world for Fragrance and 3 in the world in Colour Cosmetics with a portfolio of brands that have been known and loved for generations.
Our iconic portfolio of more than 77 brands are sold in over 150 countries around the world. We believe in beauty with a purpose and brands that inspire, no matter where they are in the world. We have some of the most well:known brands in the categories of Fragrances, Colour Cosmetics and Skin and Body Care including Gucci, Chloé, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Sally Hansen, philosophy, Adidas, Rimmel, Max Factor, COVERGIRL and the list goes on and on
Coty is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences helps us build better products, better serve our users, and build a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Everybody's unique, and that's what makes the world so beautiful. True Beauty is authentic. Being who you choose to be and expressing that with pride is what authenticity is all about : and that's beautiful. We believe Beauty should make you feel happy. It should be fun, joyful and give you confidence. We also believe that Beauty has the power to change the world. When people feel beautiful, they radiate joy and energy. Just imagine how the world would change if everyone felt that way, every single day. To empower that change, we at Coty have made it our mission to Liberate and Celebrate the Diversity of Your Beauty
MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Head of Visual Merchandising you will support the total Prestige Visual Merchandising and Store Design function and will play key role in supporting the executionof retail excellence strategy across all Coty's prestige brands in all UK and I retailers.
The VM Assistant is an established team player, passionate about Beauty and the In:Store environment, with experience and appetite for owning the creative but also administrative aspect of the business.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
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Responsible for supporting the
project management and implementation of Visual Merchandising and Store Design
executions in Permanent doors, temporary activations and pop:ups, ensuring timelines are met within budgetary parameters.
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Responsible for
monthly competitor reviews
, ensuring trends and relevant updates from inside and outside the Beauty industry are communicated and presented to the wider team to bolster knowledge and creativity.
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Responsible for supporting the
implementation of new product launches and permanent animations in:store
, considering all customer touch points and building customer:centric and engaging retail concepts for creative brief to post:installation.
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Responsible for developing, effectively tracking and communicating
VM elements forecasts, Tester ordering, Purchase Orders, Maintenance reports
as well as controlling and reporting allocated budgets.
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Responsible for organising and implementing
visual and digital updates
from brief to execution, across the Permanent estate in collaboration with the VM Project Managers.
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Key support for
new door openings and site launches
, contributing to organise all elements and teams appointed for the launch, attending and actively contributing to physical merchandising days.
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Conduct
monthly visits to key doors
and
champion collaboration with Retail Excellence Manager
. Help establish a strong partnership with field teams with the creation
of Launch VM Guidelines
, and post:installation reports as well as ensuring highest levels of retail excellences are met in:store.
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Support the
creation of effective briefings
for internal and external designers and support the VM team in the management