Visual Merchandising Manager (VMM001)

Foreground LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail group in Dubai is looking for a seasoned Visual Merchandising Manager to lead creative execution and presentation standards across its boutiques. The role requires 8+ years of experience in luxury merchandising, a strong portfolio, and skills in VM software. The manager will design displays, manage rollouts, and train teams to enhance the customer experience while ensuring brand consistency.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive visual merchandising plans across boutiques.
• Lead visual rollouts for seasonal windows, product launches, and promotional events.
• Conduct regular audits and field visits to assess and improve visual standards.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Stakeholder Engagement

Adobe Creative Suite

Project Management

Retail Architecture

Tools

VM software

Adobe Creative Suite

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