Visual Merchandising Manager

Client of Foreground; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail group seeks a seasoned Visual Merchandising Manager to lead creative execution and presentation standards across boutiques in Dubai. The role requires strong artistic vision and technical execution to enhance the retail experience, adapting global guidelines to local preferences while monitoring visual performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in visual merchandising for luxury or premium retail brands.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual design and execution.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement visual merchandising plans across boutiques.
• Train retail teams on VM standards and brand representation.
• Conduct regular audits to assess and improve visual standards.

Skills

Design

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Retail

Training

Marketing

Adobe Creative Suite

Psychology

Architecture

Job description

Job Description:
Foreground is partnering with a luxury retail group to identify a seasoned Visual Merchandising Manager to lead the brands 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
Required Skills:
Indicators
Operations
Calendars
Stakeholder Engagement
Adobe Creative Suite
Arabic
Psychology
Retail
Architecture
Campaigns
Merchandising
Materials
Suppliers
Windows
Software
Maintenance
Design
Project Management
Marketing
English
Training
Sales
Management

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