Balenciaga Visual Merchandising Manager

Balenciaga, a prestigious name in luxury fashion, was founded by the visionary Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and established in Paris in 1937. Renowned for its innovative approach to couture, Balenciaga continues to lead the industry under the creative direction of Demna, who has been at the helm since 2015. As part of the Kering Group, Balenciaga offers a dynamic and progressive work environment that values creativity, diversity, and excellence. The brand is committed to fostering professional growth and development within its ranks.

1. Collaborate with the Global Visual Merchandising team to adapt and implement brand visual merchandising guidelines across the Southeast Asia & Oceania network.
2. Maintain and enhance the brand's visual identity throughout retail stores in the region.
3. Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of visual merchandising initiatives, including store openings, seasonal campaigns, and product launches.
4. Oversee the development and deployment of visual merchandising tools and assets tailored to regional needs.
5. Ensure compliance with global visual merchandising guidelines through regular store visits, audits, and team training.
6. Partner with Store Managers and Retail Teams to align on visual strategy and execution.
7. Deliver in-store training and coaching to reinforce visual merchandising standards and empower local teams.
8. Coordinate with Retail, Merchandising, Communications, and other departments to ensure consistency in brand messaging.
9. Manage and monitor the regional visual merchandising budget, tool orders, and inventory.
10. Prepare and present visual merchandising reports to leadership and Global HQ, providing insights and recommendations for improvements.
11. Lead and develop the Southeast Asia & Oceania visual merchandising team, fostering collaboration, creativity, and performance.

1. Minimum 7 years of experience in visual merchandising, preferably within the luxury fashion industry.
2. Strong leadership and people management skills with experience in supervising a remote and regionally based team.
3. Deep understanding of luxury retail environments and customer experience expectations.

1. Expertise in visual merchandising display concepts, spatial design, and technical implementation.
2. Proficiency in project management and coordination of multiple initiatives across countries.
3. Competence in visual merchandising reporting, budget management, and tool inventory control.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.

A minimum of 7 years in visual merchandising, with a preference for experience in the luxury fashion sector.

Balenciaga offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with opportunities for professional development within the House or the Kering Group. The company is committed to empowering leaders and fostering high-performing teams.

Balenciaga prides itself on a workplace culture that values diversity, creativity, and excellence. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Balenciaga embraces diversity in all its forms, enriching both the workplace and the client experience. The company is dedicated to setting its employees up for success and guiding them to reach their full potential.