Global Design Project Manager

  • Oakleaf Partnership
  • Feb 19, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Global Design Project Manager

Luxury Perfumer

London, West End
5 days a week on-site

As a luxury perfumer enters an exciting phase of global growth, we are seeking a Global Design Project Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering world-class design and visual merchandising across the business.

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role responsible for coordinating and delivering design and VM projects across product development, packaging, retail environments, and digital channels. You will act as the central interface between creative, brand, operations, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered to the highest luxury standards, on time and on brand.

This role will suit someone proactive, adaptable, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a fast-paced, premium environment

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership and taking overall design direction from the CEO, you will own the coordination and delivery of global design and visual merchandising initiatives, ensuring consistency, quality, and commercial impact across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the central point of contact for the Design function, taking overall creative direction from the CEO

Coordinate the development and rollout of global design and visual merchandising projects

Manage design briefs across new product development, packaging, in-store VM, and online assets

Consolidate inputs from creative, brand, operations, and architectural teams into clear project plans, timelines, and deliverables

Coordinate VM rollouts for product launches, including windows, podiums, and POS across global distribution networks

Support the development and delivery of POSM and VM tools from design through to production, including prototypes and testing

Ensure all outputs align with global brand guidelines and visual identity standards

Track and manage design-related project budgets, highlighting risks and variances

Facilitate communication, approvals, and issue resolution across internal and external stakeholders, including distributors, agencies, designers, and contractors

About You

Educated to a good standard; a degree in Design, Creative, Graphic Design, or a related discipline is advantageous

5+ years' experience in design, visual merchandising, or project coordination within the luxury retail sector

Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability

High attention to detail with uncompromising quality standards

Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines

Luxury retail experience highly desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing luxury perfumer and play a key role in shaping how the brand is experienced globally, both in-store and online.


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