In-Store Visual Merchandising Manager

Magic Search Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic Search Limited in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned In-Store Visual Merchandising Manager to uphold the brand’s identity across boutiques. You will lead a team of junior merchandisers, partner with store operations and sales, and drive engaging visual narratives in windows and interiors.

The role requires 6+ years’ experience in luxury retail, strong leadership, and the ability to translate brand stories into compelling displays.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of visual merchandising experience in luxury fashion or retail.
• Translating brand identity into visually persuasive displays.
• Strong leadership and communication to inspire a team.
• Well-organized and detail-focused, able to juggle several projects.
• Willing to travel across Hong Kong stores.
• Fluent English; Cantonese/Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a group of in-store visual merchandising staff and guide their work.
• Create and execute visual merchandising plans mirroring the brand image.
• Design and arrange window schemes, interior displays, and product showcases.
• Partner with Retail, Client Engagement & Communications, and Product Management.
• Train and develop junior in-store visual merchandisers to uphold standards.
• Review in-store visuals to align with global directives and aesthetics.

Skills

Leadership

Visual Merchandising

Window Displays

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

English (Fluent)

Travel readiness

Team coaching

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

A prominent luxury fashion house is looking for a seasoned and highly driven In-Store Visual Merchandising Manager to become part of its energetic retail team, conveying the brand's identity and upholding outstanding visual merchandising standards throughout the store.

About the Role

• The role is boutique-based. You will partner with store operations and sales colleagues each day and oversee a group of less experienced in-store visual merchandising staff. You may additionally be asked to assist with visual merchandising initiatives at other stores within the Hong Kong network.
• Assist in creating and executing visual merchandising plans that mirror the brand image and deliver a coherent, engaging narrative across boutiques.
• Guide and energize junior in-store visual merchandisers so that visual directives and brand requirements are implemented consistently.
• Design and arrange window schemes, interior displays and product showcases for brand boutiques, short-term retail spaces, events and pop-up sites to elevate the shopping experience and contribute to sales.
• Partner with retail and boutique colleagues to learn customer tastes and buying patterns, converting those observations into high-impact visual merchandising presentations.
• Keep reviewing in-store visual merchandising quality to ensure alignment with global directives and strong aesthetic standards.
• Provide direction, comments and suggestions to regional visual merchandising colleagues while helping sustain uniform brand presentation across sites.
• Track industry best practices and new visual merchandising developments, and proactively propose creative improvements to the customer experience.
• Help oversee relationships with outside suppliers and partners producing visual merchandising materials and fixtures.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional partners such as Retail, Client Engagement & Communications, and Product Management to align visual merchandising initiatives.
• Help train and develop junior in-store visual merchandising staff, promoting a culture of high standards and ongoing enhancement.

About the Requirement

• 6 or more years of visual merchandising experience in luxury fashion or retail, with a demonstrated record of exceptional outcomes.
• A good grasp of luxury retail and fashion trends, and the ability to convert brand identity and product narratives into visually persuasive displays.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate a team.
• Well-organized and detail-focused, and capable of juggling several projects at once.
• Able to perform under pressure and meet demanding timelines without sacrificing quality.
• Comfortable using visual merchandising-related software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• A creative and innovative mindset, with commitment to continuous improvement.
• Willing to travel among Hong Kong boutique locations as needed.
• Willing to work a varied schedule in a retail, in-store setting.
• Fluent spoken and written English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.