Visual Merchandising Manager (VMM001)
Job Description:
Foreground is partnering with a luxury retail group to identify a seasoned Visual Merchandising Manager to lead the brands creative execution and presentation standards across its boutique network.
This role requires a unique blend of artistic vision, technical execution, and commercial alignment to ensure visual storytelling and product presentation align with brand expectations and market trends.
Role Overview:
The Visual Merchandising Manager will be responsible for translating global brand guidelines into compelling in-store displays, visual campaigns, and seasonal launches. This includes managing concept development, execution, and training retail teams on VM standards to deliver an immersive retail experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement comprehensive visual merchandising plans across boutiques, aligning with marketing campaigns and retail calendars
- Adapt global brand guidelines to fit local market preferences and boutique architecture
- Lead visual rollouts for seasonal windows, product launches, and promotional events
- Collaborate with store managers and retail operations to ensure VM execution consistency
- Train retail teams on merchandising principles, display maintenance, and brand representation
- Conduct regular audits and field visits to assess and improve visual standards
- Manage budgets related to props, fixtures, materials, and external VM suppliers
- Monitor visual performance indicators, including customer flow, engagement, and sales impact
Candidate Profile:
- 8+ years of experience in visual merchandising for luxury or premium retail brands
- Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual design, execution, and brand alignment
- Skilled in VM software, Adobe Creative Suite, and presentation tools
- Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Deep understanding of shopper psychology and merchandising impact on conversion
- Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus
Required Skills:
Indicators Operations Calendars Stakeholder Engagement Adobe Creative Suite Arabic Psychology Retail Architecture Campaigns Merchandising Materials Suppliers Windows Software Maintenance Design Project Management Marketing English Training Sales Management