Company overview
The Japanese subsidiary of a leading French luxury brand, established in 1980, is headquartered in Ginza, Tokyo. It operates directly managed stores across the country, offering high-end products such as fashion, fragrances, cosmetics, watches, and jewelry. Its parent company, privately owned, manages over 500 boutiques worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure consistent and high-quality merchandising across the national market, following guidelines for display planograms, visual layouts, and campaign designs.
Adapt global visual merchandising (VM) standards to meet local market needs, creating innovative displays for various campaigns while maintaining brand image.
Train, manage, and supervise VM vendors through ongoing communication to ensure proper execution.
Collaborate with the local studio and architecture teams to deliver effective VM solutions for all retail projects.
Maintain brand identity and standards in all VM implementations to provide an exceptional customer experience.
Work closely with local and global teams, including marketing, sales, forecasting, artistic direction, and other relevant departments, to improve VM solutions, planning, and execution.
Tasks Include (but Are Not Limited To)
Designing VM proposals and adapting VM guidelines for the local market
Coordinating with internal departments and global teams
Managing VM display tools for all campaigns at all points of sale
Handling supplier orders and forecasting imported materials
Creating localized display manuals and VM guidelines
Supporting maintenance of displays
Conducting regular store visits and visual inspections
Managing budgets for campaigns and general merchandising
Overseeing imported goods for future campaigns or maintenance
Qualifications
Diploma or degree in Interior Design, Industrial/Product Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or Multimedia
Work Experience
Minimum of 3 years in visual merchandising, graphic design, or event design, preferably within cosmetics, luxury, or consumer goods industries
Key Competencies
Creative, dynamic, self-motivated, well-organized, and deadline-oriented
Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office; knowledge of SketchUp, 3D, or CAD software is a plus
Strong written and verbal English skills for communication with global partners
Excellent communication and project management skills
Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented and collaborative
Requirements
Willingness to travel as needed