Visual Merchandising Manager

Job description / Role

Foreground is partnering with a luxury retail group to identify a seasoned Visual Merchandising Manager to lead the brand's 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