Visual Merchandising Designer (Assistant Manager)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and adapt the Global Visual Merchandising guidelines, window schemes and merchandise presentation standards for all local stores, ensuring brand-right execution within local market conditions
• Apply the Global props guidelines to local store formats, sourcing, adapting or fabricating props locally where the global toolkit does not fully cover local store dimensions or requirements
• Design, develop and execute local windows, in-store displays and promotional presentations for seasonal changes, campaigns, new product launches and ad-hoc events, in line with global direction
• Prepare and manage the local annual visual merchandising budget and plan
• Handle the setup and coordination of new store openings and store upgrades locally, including props ordering, delivery, installation and quality checks
• Source, negotiate and liaise with local suppliers and contractors for the production, delivery and installation of props and VM materials, ensuring alignment with global specifications
• Conduct regular store visits and inspections to ensure visual merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained across all local stores
• Provide feedback to the Global VM team on local market trends, customer response and execution challenges to help refine global guidelines
• Coach, guide and review the work of local visual merchandising staff to ensure consistent quality and brand standards

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree holder in Retail Management, Interior Design, Fashion or related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in visual merchandising within the apparel and/or lifestyle retail industry, with solid experience in window display, interior presentation and space utilization
• Experience implementing brand or global visual merchandising guidelines at store level is highly preferred
• Proficiency with design software and AI
• Creative and possess good knowledge and sense of fashion, color trends and styling
• Strong project management and budgeting skills, with the ability to manage multiple store projects and timelines
• Communicative and able to collaborate with global VM, business and store teams to achieve brand objectives
• Good command of both spoken and written English, Cantonese and Mandarin