Retail Design & Visual Merchandising Manager

BVLGARI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BVLGARI is seeking a Regional Manager, Retail Design and Visual Merchandising to shape the Americas fragrance brand image through strategic design and hands-on visual merchandising execution. The role bridges design strategy and on-site implementation across multiple channels.

The successful candidate will lead end-to-end projects, manage supplier networks, train staff, and collaborate with HQ and local markets, with travel across the Americas and a hybrid work setup in a luxury retail

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in store visual merchandising, retail design, and project management (beauty, fragrance, or luxury wholesale/retail environment strongly preferred).
• Proven track record in budget planning, CAPEX management, and vendor/supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, design adaptation, and implementation of all retail environments, including permanent counters, backwalls, pop-ups, and experiential podiums.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles: review technical drawings, select vendors, ensure adherence to procurement policies, deliver projects on time and within CAPEX budgets
• Identify and optimize a network of local Americas suppliers to enhance construction efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct site inspections to guarantee compliance with design specifications, lighting requirements, and local building codes.
• Oversee the adaptation and implementation of visual merchandising guidelines for counters and windows, ensuring consistent execution across retail, wholesale, and travel retail doors for POS openings, renovations, and the yearly product animation plan.
• Manage visuals, display materials, and prop inventories for permanent locations, new openings, and key marketing events.
• Train client advisors and retail business partners on display standards to guarantee the highest quality of product presentation.
• Streamline the regional counter maintenance process: coordinate reported issues with Area Sales Managers (ASMs), obtain quotations from approved contractors, and oversee work execution.
• Run the annual bidding process for maintenance works to secure competitive rates and reliable contractor support.

Skills

Project management

Vendor relations

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

The Regional Manager, Retail Design and Visual Merchandising plays a pivotal role in shaping, elevating, and maintaining the Bulgari fragrance brand image across the Americas. This hybrid role bridges strategic retail design and hands-on visual merchandising execution - managing projects from initial concept and bidding through production, installation, maintenance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Retail Design & Project Management

• Lead the strategic planning, design adaptation, and implementation of all retail environments, including permanent counters, backwalls, pop-ups, and experiential podiums.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles: review technical drawings, select the right vendor(s), ensure adherence to company procurement policies, deliver projects on time and within CAPEX budgets
• Identify and optimize a network of local Americas suppliers to enhance construction efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct site inspections to guarantee compliance with design specifications, lighting requirements, and local building codes.
• Oversee the adaptation and implementation of visual merchandising guidelines for counters and windows, ensuring consistent execution across retail, wholesale, and travel retail doors for POS openings, renovations, and the yearly product animation plan.
• Manage visuals, display materials, and prop inventories for permanent locations, new openings, and key marketing events.
• Train client advisors and retail business partners on display standards to guarantee the highest quality of product presentation.
• Streamline the regional counter maintenance process: coordinate reported issues with Area Sales Managers (ASMs), obtain quotations from approved contractors, and oversee work execution.
• Run the annual bidding process for maintenance works to secure competitive rates and reliable contractor support.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting

• Act as the primary liaison between Regional HQ, local markets, and external partners to synchronize store openings and visual launches.
• Track project performance and maintenance to provide regular reports to management on installations and visual strategies.
• Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date image database of all boutiques and counters for strategic planning.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 5 + years of professional experience in store visual merchandising, retail design, and project management (beauty, fragrance, or luxury wholesale/retail environment strongly preferred).
• Proven track record in budget planning, CAPEX management, and vendor/supplier relations.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in design tools: AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong command of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Language fluency: English required; Spanish and/or Italian are strong pluses.
• Ability to travel across the Americas as needed.

Core Competencies

• Creative & Detail-Oriented: A strong eye for luxury aesthetics, execution, and troubleshooting.
• Project Management & Agility: Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Results-Driven & Autonomous: A business-centric mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Strong communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ownership & Autonomy: Highly self-reliant and comfortable managing the entire function independently, from high-level strategy down to day-to-day administrative and operational execution.