Tory Burch Vice President, Global Visual Merchandising

Tory Burch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 265,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Tory Burch seeks a visionary VP, Global Visual Merchandising to define the world-wide creative vision for visual merchandising and brand environments across retail, wholesale, and partner channels.

You will lead teams, shape flagship experiences, and ensure brand consistency, innovation, and customer engagement on a global scale. This role requires travel and a deep luxury retail background.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, creative direction, or related disciplines.
• Significant experience within a global fashion, luxury, or lifestyle brand.
• 5-7+ years of senior leadership experience leading creative teams.
• Experience creating global creative standards, toolkits, and playbooks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global visual merchandising strategy across all channels and markets.
• Define the creative vision for windows, in-store presentations, and environments worldwide.
• Partner with Brand Marketing, Creative, and Store Planning to set standards and frameworks.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand storytelling

Global visual merchandising

Retail design

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising or related field

Job description

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory's design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company's guiding principle, expressed through Tory's collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you're prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory.

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you're joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You'll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth - you'll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you'll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

You are a visionary creative leader who understands how powerful brand storytelling comes to life in physical spaces. You thrive at the intersection of creativity, consumer experience, and commercial impact, translating brand strategy into compelling visual experiences that inspire customers and elevate the brand across every retail touchpoint.

As VP, Global Visual Merchandising, you will define the global creative vision for visual merchandising and brand environments, shaping how Tory Burch is experienced across retail, wholesale, outlet, and partner channels worldwide. You bring a strong aesthetic point of view, deep understanding of luxury retail, and the ability to influence and align teams across a complex global organization. You are equally comfortable developing big ideas, refining creative details, and leading teams through execution, all while maintaining a relentless focus on brand consistency, innovation, and customer engagement.

A Day in the Life:

In this role, you will lead the development of the global visual merchandising strategy, translating brand narratives, product stories, and seasonal campaigns into inspiring retail experiences that strengthen brand equity and drive customer connection. You will establish the creative vision for windows, in-store presentations, mannequin styling, experiential activations, and branded environments, ensuring a consistent and compelling expression of the Tory Burch brand worldwide.

Partnering closely with Brand Marketing, Creative, Design, Retail Design, Store Planning, Merchandising, and regional Visual Merchandising teams, you will create the global standards, toolkits, and creative frameworks that guide execution across markets. While regional teams are responsible for localization and implementation, you will set the overarching vision, creative direction, and quality benchmarks that ensure a cohesive global brand experience.

You will serve as a key member of the Brand leadership team, bringing insights from consumer behavior, cultural shifts, retail innovation, and competitive trends to inform long-term strategy and future concepts. You anticipate where the landscape is heading, not just where it stands today using that foresight to keep evolving the brand in bold, disruptive ways that cut through the clutter with real intention. From flagship window installations and immersive pop-ups to scalable seasonal programs, you will champion creative innovation that differentiates the brand while balancing operational feasibility and business objectives.

You will also oversee the creative development process from concept through prototype, partnering closely with Store Design, Production, and Sourcing teams to ensure the highest standards of design, craftsmanship, and execution. Through strong leadership, collaboration, and creative vision, you will inspire teams, cultivate talent, and continuously evolve how the Tory Burch brand comes to life around the world.

To Land This Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Fine Arts, Fashion, Architecture, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 12-15+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, creative direction, or related disciplines, including significant experience within a global fashion, luxury, or lifestyle brand.
• 5-7+ years of senior leadership experience leading creative, design, or visual merchandising teams.
• Proven success developing and directing large-scale visual merchandising concepts, flagship experiences, window programs, and retail environments.
• Experience creating global creative standards, playbooks, guidelines, and toolkits for regional or international teams.
• Strong conceptual and aesthetic sensibility with the ability to translate brand and product narratives into compelling physical storytelling.
• Deep understanding of retail design, spatial design, materials, fabrication, lighting, and experiential environments.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance creative ambition, commercial objectives, and operational realities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with experience partnering effectively across senior leadership teams.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing creative teams, including talent planning and succession development.
• Strong global perspective and experience adapting creative concepts for diverse markets and consumer audiences.
• Ability to operate both at a high-level strategic visioning stage and within detailed creative reviews.
• Willingness to travel internationally as business needs require.

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

Visual Merchandising is an innovative team of builders; we bring imagination to every endeavor whether we are creating a complex 3D rendering, an elevated storefront window, or a product display in boutiques across our Retail and Wholesale network. For us, no project is too big and no detail too small; we work on everything from new flagships to special projects like pop-ups, activations, and events across all global markets, ensuring that our seasonal assortment shines. If you have a passion for creative problem-solving and work well in a fast-paced environment, come join us!

How We Work Together

• Adaptable - We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial - We own it
• Collaborative - There's no "I" in Tory
• Client & Brand Focused - We put ourselves in Tory's shoes
• Live the Values - We show up for each other
• Functional Expertise - We're constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is 265,000.00 USD - 335,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].