Jr. Visual Specialist

Aquent is partnering with a leading global beauty and personal care brand known for its popular products and engaging retail experiences to find a detail-oriented creative collaborator. In this role, you will have a direct hand in shaping the visual story of a world-class brand, bringing merchandising concepts to life and ensuring that every display captivates customers and meets the highest standards of presentation.

About the Role

In this dynamic, hands-on position, you will collaborate closely with the Visual Merchandising team to set up, maintain, and refresh product displays within a prototype retail environment. Working from established visual guidelines, you will help arrange fixtures, prepare product samples, install marketing signage, and keep the backroom organized. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your eye for detail, contribute to key creative projects, and see the immediate, tangible impact of your work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What You Will Do

• Support the setup, teardown, and ongoing maintenance of merchandising displays within a prototype store environment to ensure alignment with brand standards.
• Arrange fixtures and wall cabinets according to detailed visual merchandising guidelines.
• Install marketing materials, signage, and visual elements on fixtures and within display areas.
• Coordinate and gather product samples needed for upcoming displays and visual updates.
• Apply product representation stickers to simulate new products that are still in development.
• Maintain an organized backroom, managing product inventory, samples, and merchandising materials.
• Assist with visual merchandising updates, display changes, and creative resets.
• Collaborate with the creative team to ensure all displays are executed accurately and efficiently.

What You Need to Succeed

• At least 2 years of experience in retail merchandising, visual merchandising, or a related retail environment.
• Proven experience setting up retail displays, arranging merchandise, or executing visual guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills and an exceptional eye for detail.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative team-player mindset.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and visual guidelines while maintaining high quality standards.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and fast-paced merchandising needs.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Previous experience with visual merchandising, floor sets, retail display resets, or fixture merchandising.
• Experience in beauty, cosmetics, fragrance, or specialty retail environments.
• Familiarity with planograms, visual merchandising guidelines, or product presentation standards.
• Genuine enthusiasm for beauty and personal care products.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
• Comfort working in a hands-on environment where priorities and displays evolve frequently.