Lead Visual Merchandiser

1. Strategic Visual Merchandising Leadership

• Adapt global visual merchandising programs to ensure regional relevance in collaboration with India marketing teams.
• Translate brand vision into immersive retail experiences that drive engagement, conversion, and loyalty.
• Own VM planning and execution for new door openings, remodels, and brand expansions.

2. Campaigns, Product Launches & Retail Programs

• Develop and implement VM collaterals and assets for all regional product launches and marketing initiatives.
• Oversee creation of counter testers, display props, design specifications, and execution guidelines.
• Ensure consistent retail storytelling and brand expression across different store formats and markets.

3. Merchandising & Space Planning

• Provide expert guidance on merchandising planograms, POS development, and space allocation strategies.
• Lead space planning and display strategy for new product launches, seasonal campaigns, and special events.
• Optimize in-store navigation and flow to enhance the overall customer journey.

4. Vendor & Production Management

• Liaise with suppliers and production partners to provide creative direction and technical support.
• Identify, develop, and strengthen vendor capabilities to meet brand standards and project timelines.
• Manage cost negotiations and ensure quality control in all VM executions.

5. Execution Excellence & Project Management

• Monitor project timelines, ensuring flawless and on-time delivery of installations and updates.
• Implement continuous improvement practices for efficiency and quality.
• Oversee regional displayer updates and visual refreshes aligned with brand guidelines.

6. Events, Conferences & Experiential Retail

• Provide creative and executional support for brand workshops, and immersive retail events.
• Ensure event spaces reflect brand storytelling and deliver high-impact visual experiences.

7. Tools & Technology

• Create and manage 3D renderings, planograms, and store layouts using SketchUp and other design software.
• Integrate technology and innovation to modernize visual merchandising practices.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors/master’s degree in visual Merchandising, Interior Design, or a related creative field.
• 6+ years of experience in visual merchandising with 2+ years in a leadership or regional role.
• Proven expertise in luxury retail VM, store design, and program implementation.
• Strong proficiency in SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, and related design software.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Strong creative vision paired with a strategic and commercial mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.