Balenciaga Visual Merchandiser

Paris • France

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Balenciaga, a distinguished name in the world of fashion, was founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 in Spain and later established in Paris in 1937. Known for its avant-garde and uncompromising design ethos, the brand has been hailed by fashion icons such as Christian Dior and Gabrielle Chanel. Today, Balenciaga is renowned for its conceptual ready-to-wear collections, as well as its globally successful leather goods, footwear, and accessories. Since 2001, Balenciaga has been a part of the Kering Group, a global luxury conglomerate, which supports the brand's commitment to innovation and excellence.

1. Implement and uphold global brand visual merchandising standards across the European retail network, with a focus on France and Germany.
2. Serve as a liaison between the visual merchandising team and store teams for corporate communication.
3. Conduct store visits to execute guidelines, manage seasonal and product launches, and provide visual merchandising training.
4. Design and deliver visual merchandising supports, guidelines, and projects for boutiques, department stores, and outlets.
5. Provide remote support to the network, ensuring correct execution of visual merchandising guidelines.
6. Deliver individualized training to visual merchandising contacts.
7. Monitor visual merchandising implementation across the network on a monthly and weekly basis.
8. Facilitate communication between corporate and store regarding visual merchandising topics.
9. Organize photo archives and deliver visual merchandising reports.
10. Manage and maintain visual merchandising tools.
11. Support new store openings across Europe, special event setups, and visual merchandising installations.

1. 4-6 years of experience in visual merchandising within a retail environment, with international exposure.

1. Strong visual merchandising skills and aesthetic sensibility.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, Photoshop, and InDesign.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Strong business acumen.
5. Attention to detail and discretion.
6. Fluent in written and spoken English.

4-6 years of visual merchandising experience in a retail environment with international exposure.

Degree in a fashion-related discipline is preferred, but not mandatory.

Balenciaga offers opportunities for professional development within the House or the Kering Group, fostering a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity enriches the workplace and client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the brand values competencies and alignment with brand behaviors, setting employees up for success.