Head of Visual Merchandising

at; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Impactful work

Growth opportunities

CSR commitment

Beautiful product

Job summary

at is seeking a seasoned Head of VM to develop and drive the global visual merchandising strategy, ensuring a consistent, impactful brand experience across regions and formats. You will manage regional VM managers and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize in-store execution.

The role requires 10+ years in VM with international exposure, deep menswear knowledge, and the ability to travel frequently across EU, US, and APAC while leading a multinational team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of VM experience with international exposure.
• Experience with retailers operating 100+ stores globally.
• Strong knowledge of menswear styling and fabrics.
• Proven track record in leading large international teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global visual merchandising strategy with regional alignment.
• Collaborate with Creative, Allocation and Merchandising teams to evolve VM.
• Oversee store development on new designs and layouts.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global VM team across regions.
• Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for growth.
• Oversee global VM training to ensure consistent execution.

Skills

VM leadership

Team management

Brand strategy

Global retail

Menswear knowledge

Travel readiness

Presentation skills

Job description

Location Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

Department Product

Contract type Full-time

The Head of VMis responsible for developing and driving the global visual merchandising strategy, ensuring a consistent and impactful brand experience across all regions and store formats. the Head of VM manages a team of regional VM Managers, and collaborates closely with key cross-functional partners (Styling, Merchandising, Allocation, Retail Managers, and Retail Operations). This role requires an exceptional blend of creativity, commercial acumen, and operational expertise, with a strong understanding of menswear and global retail dynamics.

What you will do

Define and lead theglobal VM strategy, ensuring alignment with brand identity, seasonal trend, regional needs and commercial objectives.

Partner with the Creative, Allocation and Merchandising teams to constantly evolve VM strategies and in store execution

Partner with Store development on new store designs

Lead, inspire, and develop ahigh-performing global VM team, including Regional VM Managers and their teams (EMEA, USA, APAC).

Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure continuous growth and excellence.

Oversee globalVM training initiatives, ensuring consistency in execution and the upskilling of both regional teams and store VM ambassadors.

Who you are

10+ years of experience in VM with international exposure.

Experienced with retail business with 100+ stores globally, with high sales volume

Excellent knowledge of menswear styling, fits, and fabrications.

Proven record of managing international teams 15+ people

Ability to travel frequently,The role requires frequent travel across regions (EU, US, APAC). Working from our EMEA office is preferred but not mandatory.

Autonomous and independent, able to manage your priorities and make sure you deliver great work in the established time frames

Entrepreneurial mentality, you have a problem-solving attitude

Strong verbal and visual presentation skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

What you will get

Autonomy - we don't care for needles signing off and want you to get things done.

Opportunity - make an impact - Disrupt men's tailoring and be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company that takes customer satisfaction very seriously.

Growth - we consider your potential at least as valuable as your current skill set. We want you to grow and to learn. We will help you to do so.

Corporate Social Responsibility- we are committed to doing business in a sustainable manner. That's why we aim to only work with suppliers that meet the internationally recognized standards of the International Labour Organization.

Style - Opportunity to work with a beautiful, high-quality product.

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary of €88,000 - €115,000 annually, based on relevant skills and experience.