Visual Merchandising Senior Manager (Apparel Category)

Location: Quezon City
Work Setup: Full Onsite
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (8am-5pm)

Job Overview

The Senior Visual Merchandising Manager leads the development and execution of strategic visual merchandising initiatives to enhance in-store experiences, strengthen brand identity, and drive sales performance. This role oversees a team of visual merchandisers, ensuring consistent implementation of visual standards across locations while optimizing space, presentation, and product visibility.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a creative discipline such as Fine Arts, Advertising, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or Multimedia Arts.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in visual merchandising within in the retail industry, particularly managing the apparel category.
• At least 3 years of experience of people management experience or leading and managing a visual merchandising team.
• Must be currently in a Senior Managerial level.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Photoshop), CAD software, and merchandising planning tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in field visual merchandising, including window displays, store layouts, signage, and space utilization.
• Excellent project management and time management skills.
• Strong creative direction combined with analytical thinking and business awareness.
• Proficiency in inventory forecasting, trend analysis, and product performance evaluation.
• Familiarity with compliance and operational software.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of innovative visual merchandising strategies across all store formats and locations.
• Supervise and mentor a team of visual merchandisers, providing guidance, performance feedback, and development opportunities.
• Conduct regular training and coaching sessions for the visual merchandising team to ensure adherence to brand guidelines and display standards.
• Collaborate with store operations, marketing, and buying teams to align visual merchandising with business goals and promotional calendars.
• Analyze product performance, monitor sales trends, and implement adjustments to maximize floor efficiency and revenue.
• Ensure timely and effective execution of seasonal campaigns, in-store decorations, and window display rollouts.
• Oversee merchandise presentation standards, including planogram development, styling guidelines, and fixture planning.
• Conduct regular store visits to audit implementation, gather feedback, and identify improvement areas.
• Plan and manage stock distribution strategies in coordination with inventory and planning teams.
• Participate in strategic discussions on sales floor planning and merchandising approaches.