Visual Merchandiser Coordinator

ASICS; Hoofddorp; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym and sports membership discount

50% discount on ASICS gear

Calm app access

Runkeeper Go premium subscription

Wellness programme

OpenUp Access

4 weeks abroad per year

Hybrid working model

Job summary

ASICS is seeking a Visual Merchandising Project Coordinator at our EMEA HQ in Hoofddorp. You will coordinate store openings, relocations and refits across the EMEA region, overseeing timelines, artwork, production coordination, and supplier partnerships to ensure elevated brand and customer experiences.

Your role supports store openings and ongoing visual standards, collaborating with Retail Operations and Store Design to deliver consistent presentation and quality across locations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in Visual Merchandising or a similar role supporting store environments.
• Relevant qualification in Visual Merchandising, Design, Retail or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience reviewing layouts, drawings and artwork with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to coordinate suppliers, production activities, deliveries and installations across multiple projects.
• Strong organisational skills, including project tracking, file management, and version control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor visual merchandising project timelines, schedules, and opening checklists; flag delays, cost variations or risks.
• Review layouts, fixture drawings, and artwork materials against specifications; log discrepancies and manage revisions.
• Coordinate fabrication, delivery schedules, and installation activities with external agencies and Store Design team.
• Provide guidance to store teams on layouts, product presentation standards, and opening setup procedures.
• Compile project documentation including photos, snag lists, asset records, and handover packs.
• Manage fixture procurement, signage production, and window display elements across EMEA.
• Maintain oversight of product presentation improvements for existing stores in line with brand standards.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Retail project coordination

Supplier coordination

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Visual Merchandising/Design/ Retail related qualification

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Be part of a movement that moves the world

At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.

If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Your role in our shared journey

Located at our EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, you'll contribute to our mission by coordinating visual merchandising excellence across store openings, relocations, and refits throughout the EMEA region. You'll support the execution of store openings, relocations and refurbishments by managing project timelines, artwork and production coordination, supplier partnerships and installation readiness, helping ensure every store consistently delivers an elevated brand and consumer experience.

Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Monitor visual merchandising project timelines, schedules, and opening checklists whilst tracking dependencies and flagging any delays, cost variations, or risks to stakeholders.
• Review technical layouts, fixture drawings, and artwork materials against approved specifications, logging discrepancies and managing file revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate fabrication, delivery schedules, and installation activities with external agencies and the Store Design team, ensuring orders, costs, and site readiness are tracked effectively.
• Provide guidance and support to store teams on visual merchandising layouts, product presentation standards, and opening setup procedures in collaboration with Retail Operations.
• Compile comprehensive project documentation including photographs, snag lists, asset records, and handover packs for completed store openings and refits.
• Manage fixture procurement, signage production, and window display elements to ensure timely delivery and installation across EMEA store locations.
• Maintain oversight of product presentation improvements for existing stores, ensuring consistency with brand standards and visual merchandising guidelines.

You have the following skills:

• 1-3 years of experience in Visual Merchandising, retail project coordination, or a similar role supporting store environments.
• Relevant qualification in Visual Merchandising, Design, Retail or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience reviewing layouts, drawings and artwork, with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to coordinate suppliers, production activities, deliveries and installations across multiple projects.
• Strong organisational skills, including project tracking, file management, version control and proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Effective communicator and collaborative problem solver.

Life at ASICS

When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.

Our commitment to your wellbeing

We're dedicated to ensuring that every team member experiences the joy and benefits of movement. To support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Access to office gym and sports membership discount.
• Exclusive 50% discount on ASICS and ONITSUKA TIGER gear.
• Unlimited access to the Calm app for better sleep and mental fitness.
• Complimentary premium subscription to our Runkeeper Go™ app.
• A comprehensive wellness programme consisting of exercise and educational sessions.
• Professional support and meditation classes are available through OpenUp Access.
• Working abroad for four weeks every year.
• Hybrid working model. Combine the flexibility of working from home with the dynamic energy of an office environment.