Galeries Lafayette Visual Merchandiser

A distinguished luxury fashion house renowned for meticulous craftsmanship, refined aesthetics and a client-centric retail experience. The brand operates boutiques and flagship stores in major capitals and seeks candidates who uphold the high standards of a premium maison.

1. Develop and implement seasonal visual concepts and in-store displays in alignment with global brand directives and local market needs.
2. Design and execute window presentations, floor sets and mannequin styling to maximise sell-through and brand storytelling.
3. Produce creative briefs, mock-ups and technical diagrams for store teams and external display contractors.
4. Collaborate with store managers, merchandising and marketing teams to ensure visual coherence across channels and promotional events.
5. Manage roll-out of visual campaigns, supervise installation and ensure quality control at boutique level.
6. Maintain display assets inventory; coordinate props, fixtures and signage procurement within budget.
7. Analyse sales impact of visual initiatives and adapt concepts based on KPIs and seasonal performance.
8. Train and mentor boutique staff on visual standards, dressing techniques and planogram compliance.

1. 3–5 years of visual merchandising experience, preferably within luxury or premium fashion retail.
2. Portfolio demonstrating strong window displays, fixture layout and concept development.
3. Proven ability to translate creative direction into practical, scalable in-store executions.
4. Strong project-management aptitude with experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and external suppliers.
5. Excellent sense of proportion, colour and brand-appropriate styling.
6. Fluent spoken and written communication skills appropriate for liaising with international teams (language specifics not provided).

1. Visual merchandising
2. Window dressing
3. Planogramming
4. Store layout and fixture planning
5. Adobe Photoshop
6. Adobe Illustrator
7. SketchUp
8. AutoCAD
9. Microsoft Excel
10. Project management
11. Creative concept development

Minimum of 3 years professional experience in visual merchandising, ideally within a luxury or premium retail environment, with demonstrable results leading window and in-store campaigns.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Interior Design or a related discipline preferred.

The workplace values craftsmanship, aesthetic precision and a collaborative approach between creative and commercial teams. Employees are expected to maintain impeccable standards while contributing to a culture of innovation and elevated client experience.