Cluster Visual Merchandising - Upper North Third Party

PUMA SE; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE in India (Gurgaon) seeks an experienced Visual Merchandiser to elevate store aesthetics across formats, drive seasonal campaigns and train store teams in merchandising standards.

You will collaborate with regional teams, manage VM supplies, and deliver visual storytelling across EBOs, partner stores, SIS and LFR, ensuring brand consistency and compelling shopper experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising or fashion retail.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fashion/Design related field.
• Strong visual design portfolio for retail environments.
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Familiar with VM best practices in global industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance visual representation of each Puma store and update space aesthetics.
• Foster VM creativity through trainings, competitions, and store audits.
• Lead alpha execution of Resec campaigns and seasonal visuals.
• Manage all store formats: EBOs, Partner, SIS & LFR.
• Plan and share a beat plan for the set of stores monthly.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Retail branding

Photography

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Fashion Communication / Fashion /Accessories/ Textile Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome.

YOUR MISSION

• To ensure enhancement of visual representation of each Puma store by continuously updating the look and feel of the space.
• Fostering VM creativity to front end team through VM trainings, Competitions & Store Audits
• Alpha execution of Resec which includes Campaigns, Seasonal visual change overs and Key story roll outs
• Responsible for all formats of stores- EBOs, Partner, SIS & LFR
• A planned journey for the responsible set of stores (beat plan) to be adhered and shared month on month

Reports to: Regional Visual Merchandiser North

Position Summary

• To ensure enhancement of visual representation of each Puma store by continuously updating the look and feel of the space.
• Fostering VM creativity to front end team through VM trainings, Competitions & Store Audits
• Alpha execution of Resec which includes Campaigns, Seasonal visual change overs and Key story roll outs
• Responsible for all formats of stores- EBOs, Partner, SIS & LFR
• A planned journey for the responsible set of stores (beat plan) to be adhered and shared month on month

Key Objectives

• Provide support to store teams to ensure brand and visual merchandising standards are understood and consistently upheld
• Plan, order and coordinate for VM supplies for seasonal / monthly changes for the set of stores.
• Train Store Management and Support teams on merchandising standards, proper fixture utilization and techniques
• Organizing and sending weekly/monthly reports to the Head Office and implementing feedback
• Maintaining a vendor base for various branded supply elements for the region
• Fostering VM creativity to front end through VM trainings, Competitions & Store Audits
• Supporting Key initiatives roll outs by covering all store formats.

Key Performance Indicators

• Net Sales
• Stock Cover
• Maintaining Vendor Base

Organizational Relationships

• Internal: Visual Merchandising Team , Sales Ops Team, Merchandising Team and Project Team
• External: Execution partners for hangers, Execution partners for mannequins, Execution partners for branded supplies and Execution partners for print media

Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required

• 5+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Fashion Communication / Fashion /Accessories/ Textile Design
• Work experience as a Visual Merchandiser including design/ execution
• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio
• Proficiency in Microsoft presentation & excel, Photoshop, Illustrator and other visual design tools
• Well versed with best practices of VM in Global industry
• Excelling Photography skill
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Acing Number game- analyzing and tracking of the executions doneA proficient communicator.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.