Assistant Manager, Visual Merchandising

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The Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager is responsible for increasing footfall in Under Armour’s retail stores by strategically and attractively displaying products and merchandise across Malaysia (Retail & Wholesale) and Factory Houses in South APAC. This role also oversees the overall visual presentation and store ambiance to maximise profitability, ensuring that all visual merchandising efforts align with brand standards and commercial goals.

Your Impact

• Deliver and maintain high standards of visual merchandising, including store themes, visual calendars, and execution of displays aligned with brand strategy.
• Design visual themes in alignment with the marketing calendar, covering window displays, signage, in-store setups, and key focal areas.
• Coordinate with department supervisors on product launches and visual updates.
• Plan floor layouts, traffic flow, and display placements to optimize customer experience and highlight featured products.
• Ensure consistent execution of visual merchandising themes across all brand branches during each visual turnover.
• Research current and emerging trends in design, lifestyle, and consumer behavior to inform visual strategies.
• Identify and source materials such as props, fabrics, hardware, and lighting to support display concepts.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on visual strategies and promotional events to engage and excite target audiences.
• Create and manage the visual merchandising calendar and budget for materials and execution.
• Develop visual merchandising guides and communication packs for the VM team, including layout principles, styling techniques, and standards.
• Lead and motivate team members to complete displays to high quality standards within set deadlines.
• Visit stores to train sales staff and VM team on visual merchandising execution and guidelines.
• Regularly assess and update visual displays, removing outdated setups and implementing improvements based on feedback from colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Retail Management, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in visual merchandising, with a strong retail background
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience
• Comprehensive portfolio showcasing relevant visual design work
• Solid product knowledge and understanding of visual merchandising displays and standards
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Creative problem-solver with the ability to deliver thoughtful, effective solutions
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, driven, and inspiring—able to lead teams beyond their comfort zones and create a sense of urgency when needed
• Active listener who values diverse perspectives and works respectfully with teammates

Relocation

• No relocation provided

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