Manager, Visual Merchandising and Project, Tommy Hilfiger (TWHKMO)

PVH Corp.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PVH Corp. is seeking a seasoned Visual Merchandiser & Store Planning lead in Hong Kong to manage Tommy Hilfiger TWHKMO markets across stores, windows, and in-store visuals.

You will ensure brand standards, coordinate with regional teams, and drive seasonal presentations with contractors and local teams. The role requires strong fashion sense, leadership of small creative teams, and fluency in Chinese and English.

Qualifications

• Graduate with major in fashion or art field.
• University graduate or equivalent in Visual Merchandising Design/Design/Fashion Retail, or a solid 8-10 years of VM experiences as equivalent.
• Above 10 years of relevant experience in the fashion retail industry.
• At least 3 years of supervising or managing a small team with creative staff/displayers/visual merchandisers; experience with brand principals is an advantage.
• Strong sense of fashion, styling, colors, and trend awareness.
• Good verbal and written communication in Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

• Work with Regional VM Team and TWHKMO Direct Retail Team to execute window and VM concepts.
• Release visual merchandising plans and coordinate with Retail Managers for execution.
• Coordinate with contractors for sourcing/production of props and materials; manage delivery and installation.
• Implement seasonal merchandising guidelines for window and in-store presentation.
• Coach and develop Visual Merchandisers to maximize sales returns.
• Plan in-store/window schemes with local teams and roll out seasonal visuals across the country.
• Manage store planning drawings and deliverables for reports, programs and presentations.

Skills

Bilingual English-Chinese

Visual merchandising

Store planning

Team collaboration

Education

Fashion or art degree

VM/design/fashion retail degree or 8-10 years VM experience

10+ years fashion retail VM experience

Job description

Be part of an iconic story. TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will manage Tommy Hilfiger TWHKMO markets all stores window display design, in-store visual merchandising and styling, from concept to implementation according to Principal's brand and aesthetic standard and in line with Company strategic goals and commercial objectives. Also responsible for store design and planning function. Ensure store environment is consistent and up to brand standard.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Work closely with Regional Visual Merchandising Team and TWHKMO Direct Retail Team to execute creative window and VM concepts in stores
• Release regular visual merchandising plan, coordinate closely with Retail Managers, manage timely execution and documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors/ production professionals for sourcing & production of props and visual materials, manage delivery and installation in stores on strategy, on budget and on time.
• Implement seasonal merchandising guidelines including window, in-store floor-set and all necessary marketing materials according to new product launch calendar.
• Able to provide flexible VM solutions to tackle with fast changes in retail reality
• Coach, train and develop Visual Merchandisers to ensure they are self-sufficient and maximizing the sales returns
• Present all new concepts, seasonal presentation during local training
• Plan in-store and window schemes working with local teams and implanting all visual merchandising seasonal roll outs across the country
• Assist in ad hoc visual project / marketing events
• Manage new store concept(s) set up and establish standards/planning principles.
• Plan and communicate new and renovated store set ups to ensure optimal, tailored assortments by location.
• Ensure stores are designed/planned to meet local requirements and budget and sometimes in a cost effective manner when necessary.
• Manage the store planning and designs of new stores, renovations and enhance existing stores for TWHKMO.
• Provide suggestions on design details, material application and space planning for the existing design concept for further improvement.
• Ensure consistency of store planning and guidelines.
• Responsible for store planning / store planning drawing
• Prepare deliverables for whole store planning team including but not limited to reports, programs, presentations and drawings.
• Solve critical issues by partnering with all involved parties.
• Monitor construction progress /compliance with design intent on all projects on a periodic basis to ensure consistency of brand guidelines and standards. Provide project management services to key store projects.
• Be the key contact point for store planning counterparts.
• Conduct regular market and site visits.
• Supervise design outsourcing agency for the region.
• Manage the store planning project database including physical and digital housekeeping of drawing packages, store information and material packages for the store planning team on daily basis.
• Collaborate with the Regional Store Planning & Design team, local partners and internal operation for the coordination of project execution.
• Able to foster team approach and motivate others.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

CREATIVITY:

Must possess high degree of fashion aesthetic; interest in trends, lifestyles, competitors and media. Support introduction of new ideas. Can work within the creative process effectively, and support bring ideas to realization.

Drive for Results:

Sets high goals for personal accomplishment. Tenaciously works to meet or exceed goals by leverages available resources. Stays focused, measures progress, and evaluates results. Monitors results and delegates decisions to the appropriate level.

TEAMWORK:

Builds good working relationships; collaborates toward deadlines and deliverables. Be able to communicate effectively across the team and organization. Effective works at long distance.

ORGANIZING:

Works according to defined schedules and deadlines; takes direction well and able to work with high accountability; manages own work and tracks progress. Seeks out resources to get things done; able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate with major in fashion or art field
• University graduate or equivalent in Visual Merchandising Design/ Design/ Fashion Retail, or a solid 8-10 years of VM experiences as equivalent
• Above 10 Years of relevant experience in the fashion retail industry
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in supervising or managing small team with creative staff/ displayers/ visual merchandisers; experience in working with brand principal is not major yet definitely an advantage
• Sensitive and passionate for fashion
• Strong sense in styling & colors, outfit coordination, floor merchandising, fashion & trends
• Strong sense in communicating with and providing guidance to store teams to follow up VM quality maintenance
• Good time management
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal skill and team player
• Detail oriented and can-do attitude
• Good verbal and written communication in Chinese and English

About PVH:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+. One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector.