In-store VM Manager (or Assistant Manager) - Top Tier Luxury Brand

Our Client

Founded on principles of exceptional craftsmanship, creative heritage, and uncompromising quality, our client stands at the pinnacle of modern luxury fashion. We invite visionary professionals to join our retail leadership team and deliver unforgettable visual and brand experiences.

Position Overview

The In-store Visual Merchandising Manager (or Assistant Manager) is responsible for driving the visual presentation and creative storytelling within our flagship/boutique environment. Partnering closely with Store Management, Regional VM teams, and Commercial Leadership, you will bring global visual guidelines to life while adapting to local commercial needs to maximize sales performance, drive brand desirability, and elevate customer experience.

Key Responsibilities 1. Brand Standards & Visual Execution

Guideline Translation: Execute, adapt, and refine seasonal visual merchandising guidelines, floor moves, window displays, and product rotations across all categories (Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Footwear, Accessories, Fine Jewelry).

Boutique Maintenance: Maintain flawless visual standards daily across selling floors, display cases, mannequins, and window installations.

Launch & Event Execution: Lead visual setups for new product collection launches, pop-ins, seasonal rotations, and high-profile clienteling events. 2. Commercial & Performance Alignment

Data-Driven Merchandising: Partner with the Store Director and Merchandising teams to analyze sell-through reports, foot-traffic flows, and top-selling categories to optimize layout strategy.

Floor Plan Management: Proactively adjust displays based on stock availability, sell-through rates, and key commercial priorities while strictly protecting brand integrity. 3. Team Leadership & Coaching

Store Training: Train and mentor retail sales associates on basic visual standards, product placement logic, and daily maintenance routines.

Relationship Management: Act as the key liaison between the boutique and the Regional/HQ Visual Merchandising department, effectively communicating feedback, floor updates, and local challenges. 4. Vendor & Project Management

Oversee third-party vendors, prop production teams, and external contractors for window changes, lighting setups, and structural maintenance.

Manage in-store VM budgets, prop inventory, lighting, and specialized display equipment.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

Experience:

Manager Level: 5+ years of dedicated Visual Merchandising experience in top-tier luxury fashion, high-end retail, or haute couture.

Assistant Manager Level: 3–5 years of VM experience within a luxury or premium retail boutique environment.

Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of multi-category luxury retail (Leather Goods, Apparel, Accessories, or Fine Jewelry).

Skills: Strong aesthetic judgment, spatial design awareness, and a high sensitivity to luxury detail, lighting, materials, and composition.

Commercial Acumen: Ability to translate sales metrics (kpi/sell-through) into effective visual presentation strategies.

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and 3D rendering/CAD tools (SketchUp or AutoCAD) is highly desirable.

Work Style: Hands-on approach, physically agile (ability to work on display installations/overnight setups when needed), structured, and comfortable managing tight deadlines.

Languages: Professional fluency in English is preferred

Full-time