The Visual Merchandising Senior Manager role offers the opportunity to lead visual merchandising strategy across Japan and Korea for a globally recognised fashion and accessories business. This position plays a key role in ensuring a premium and consistent brand experience across all store formats while partnering closely with global and local stakeholders to drive commercial success, customer engagement, and team development.
Responsibilities
Visual Merchandising Strategy & Execution
Develop and implement local visual merchandising strategies aligned with global brand standards.
Collaborate closely with the Global Visual Merchandising team to localise and execute seasonal campaigns and window displays.
Ensure consistent and compelling visual presentation across full-price and outlet stores.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Merchandising, Retail, Marketing, and other departments to support customer experience and sales objectives.
Align local visual merchandising guidelines with product and buying strategies.
Store Openings, Renovations & Events
Lead visual merchandising planning and execution for store openings, refurbishments, pop-up stores, and special events.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Team Leadership & Development
Manage and develop the Visual Merchandising team.
Coach, mentor, and evaluate team members to drive high performance.
Lead the VM Expert Programme and develop visual merchandising talent within retail stores.
Budget & Project Management
Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.
Oversee project timelines, execution, reporting, and performance evaluation.
Business Growth & Innovation
Develop creative initiatives to increase store traffic and support sales growth.
Present innovative visual concepts and business-building ideas to regional and global leadership teams.
Requirements
Experience
Minimum 5 years of Visual Merchandising experience within luxury fashion, Ready-to-Wear, handbags, leather goods, or premium retail brands.
Experience managing store openings, refurbishments, pop-up stores, or special retail projects.
Proven experience leading and developing teams.
Experience working within a multinational or international organisation is preferred.
Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge of visual merchandising principles and retail presentation.
Strong understanding of customer journey and luxury retail experience.
Budget management and project management skills.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
Leadership Competencies
Strong people management and coaching capabilities.
Ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.
Talent development and succession planning experience.
Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
Personal Attributes
Creative and commercially minded.
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-oriented approach.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Communication Skills
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work effectively with both local and global teams.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Benefits
Social insurance coverage, including health insurance, pension, employment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
Paid annual leave, with a minimum of 10 days granted from the fourth month of employment.
Comprehensive benefits programme supporting career and personal development.
Employee discount programme across multiple brands.
About the Company
A company in the fashion and luxury retail industry, this organisation designs, manufactures, imports, and distributes a wide range of products including handbags, footwear, watches, jewellery, accessories, and apparel. Operating as part of a global business, the company is recognised for delivering premium products and elevated customer experiences across international markets.