Strategic Visual Merchandising Leader — UAE Market

Cartier; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartier in Dubai seeks a senior Visual Merchandising Manager to lead boutique and wholesale image strategy across the UAE. You will adapt global strategies to local markets, drive product visibility, and elevate client experience through compelling displays.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will design local campaigns, train VM teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with regional and international VM teams for seasonal windows and launches.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in Visual Merchandising within luxury retail.
• Strong understanding of luxury brand standards and POS presentation.
• Excellent leadership and training abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Photoshop and AutoCAD are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the UAE VM strategy in alignment with Cartier's global and regional plans to maximize product visibility and performance across boutique and wholesale networks.
• Adapt global VM concepts to the local market, design bespoke displays for key events and product launches, and tailor campaigns to local calendars (Ramadan, Diwali, High Jewellery).
• Lead and develop the UAE VM team; deliver training, create guidelines, and ensure consistent VM standards across all boutiques.
• Manage VM budget, monitor spend against forecasts, and collaborate with financial and commercial teams to meet targets.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Retail Operations

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

English Fluency

Arabic

French (nice to have)

Tools

Photoshop

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Cartier in Dubai seeks a senior Visual Merchandising Manager to lead boutique and wholesale image strategy across the UAE. You will adapt global strategies to local markets, drive product visibility, and elevate client experience through compelling displays.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will design local campaigns, train VM teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with regional and international VM teams for seasonal windows and launches.