VM Manager The Grove Abu Dhabi

LVMH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVMH seeks a Visual Merchandising Manager to translate brand vision into compelling in-store experiences in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee window displays, floor layouts, and merchandising standards across stores to elevate brand prestige and drive sales.

With 5+ years in visual merchandising or luxury retail, you will lead cross-functional teams, develop seasonal lookbooks, and train store staff on VM techniques. This role is based in Abu Dhabi and involves travel to store locations as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising or luxury retail.
• Bachelor’s degree in visual merchandising, fine arts, interior design, fashion, or related field.
• Strong aesthetic sense with knowledge of luxury retail presentation.
• Proficiency in design and layout tools (Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, SketchUp).

Responsibilities

• Translate global VM guidelines and campaigns into in-store displays, window designs, and floor sets.
• Establish and monitor VM standards across locations for brand consistency and premium presentation.
• Analyze sales data, traffic patterns, and product performance to optimize placement and density.
• Develop VM guidelines, seasonal lookbooks, and planograms for stores and partners.
• Train and mentor in-store VM teams and store managers on techniques and maintenance.
• Oversee VM for new openings, pop-ups, seasonal launches, and VIP events.
• Manage VM budget and relationships with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Aesthetic sensibility

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising / Fashion / Interior Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD

SketchUp

Job description

The Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for translating brand vision and global retail strategies into compelling in-store visual experiences. This role oversees the creation and execution of window displays, floor layouts, and merchandising standards across stores to drive customer engagement, elevate brand prestige, and maximize commercial performance.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate global VM guidelines and marketing campaigns into localized, impactful in-store displays, window designs, and floor sets that align with the brand’s aesthetic.
• Establish, communicate, and monitor visual merchandising standards across all retail locations to ensure brand consistency and premium presentation.
• Analyze sales data, traffic patterns, and product performance in collaboration with retail and buying teams to optimize product placement and visual density.
• Develop clear, comprehensive VM guidelines, seasonal lookbooks, and planograms for store teams and partner locations.
• Train, mentor, and upskill in-store visual teams and store managers on VM techniques, styling, and maintenance standards.
• Oversee the visual setup for new store openings, pop-ups, seasonal launches, and VIP client events.
• Manage the VM operational budget, sourcing props, fixtures, and materials while maintaining strong relationships with external suppliers and contractors.

Profile

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or a similar creative retail role, ideally within luxury, fashion, or lifestyle sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in visual Merchandising, Fine Arts, Interior Design, Fashion, or a related field.
• Skills:
• Strong aesthetic sensibility with deep understanding of luxury retail presentation and styling.
• Proficiency in design and layout tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, SketchUp, or specialized VM software).
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance creative vision with sales data and inventory levels.
• Excellent project management, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Physical agility and willingness to travel to store locations as required for rollouts and audits

“Whatever you do – whether for work or pleasure – do it with passion! Live with passion,” wrote Christian Dior.
Well before he embarked on his destiny as a couturier, Christian Dior was fascinated with art. The young Normandy native and several friends opened an art gallery when he was just 23. In 1938 he learned the métier of pattern cutter with Robert Piguet and three years later began working as a designer for Lucien Lelong. Right from the founding of his Maison in 1946, he transformed his dreams into irresistible creations, seeking to break with the somber war years by elevating pure joy. His visionary spirit celebrated and enchanted women the world over. In only ten years, Monsieur Dior revolutionized the conventions of elegance and femininity, designing collections infused with dreams.

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