Global Visual Merchandising Manager

Axel Arigato Sweden; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Axel Arigato Sweden is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager to lead a cohesive visual identity across all stores and showrooms as we expand in Gothenburg. You will merge responsibilities from Visual Merchandising and aspects of Concept & Visual Design while coordinating with Creative, Store Development, and external partners.

The role requires a strong eye for aesthetics, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects and calendars in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• VM experience within retail and/or store design coordination.
• Strong project management skills, ability to manage heavy calendars and multiple external partners.
• Excellent communication, influence ability, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong visual sensibility, detail and brand experience.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly operational environment.
• Able to manage and budget allocation.
• Customer-centric and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain VM strategy across all stores and showrooms.
• Act as coordinator between Creative, Store Development, and third-party design agencies for installations.
• Manage internal VM calendars, ensuring seasonal sequencing and commercial alignment.
• Oversee execution quality of window rotations, floor refreshes, and store updates.
• Ensure brand toolkits, critical guidelines, and visual standards are followed globally.
• Visit stores regularly to assess best-sellers, visual standards, layout, and customer experience.
• Develop or propose VM props and tools required for strong visual presentation.
• Maintain up-to-date VM guidelines and distribute to stores.
• Support new store openings, refits, and layout proposals.
• Work closely with Store Managers to gather insights and improve store performance.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across discovery, development, and execution phases.
• Deliver store event and showroom set-up.

Skills

VM experience

Project management

Communication

Visual sensibility

Operational environment

Budget management

Customer focus

Job description

Axel Arigato Sweden is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager to lead a cohesive visual identity across all stores and showrooms as we expand in Gothenburg. You will merge responsibilities from Visual Merchandising and aspects of Concept & Visual Design while coordinating with Creative, Store Development, and external partners.

The role requires a strong eye for aesthetics, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects and calendars in a fast-paced retail environment.