Hermès Visual Merchandising Manager

Seoul • South Korea

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Hermès, a distinguished French maison since 1837, is renowned for its craftsmanship and high-quality creations. As a family-owned and independent entity, Hermès employs nearly 20,000 individuals globally. The company fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and upholds a commitment to excellence, encouraging autonomy through responsible management. Hermès is dedicated to preserving exceptional savoir-faire, deeply rooted in respect for people and nature, which serves as the source of its exquisite materials. With fifteen artisanal métiers, Hermès' creativity flourishes, with collections showcased in over 300 stores worldwide.

1. Implement creative and qualitative displays in 12 Hermès boutiques, adhering to global guidelines.
2. Develop the visual merchandising strategy for Hermès Korea.
3. Collaborate with Hermès International Visual Merchandising department.
4. Convey company values and spirit in stores.
5. Develop display animations for selective products in collaboration with the Merchandising team.
6. Manage a team of Visual Merchandisers and build a community of Visual Merchandising Ambassadors.
7. Deliver and develop visual merchandising training programs for ambassadors.
8. Ensure respectful and qualitative in-store displays.
9. Roll out seasonal displays based on global guidelines and identify focus categories.
10. Communicate with related teams for special in-store events and conduct monthly store visits.
11. Coordinate with departments on store constructions and renovations, providing advice to meet commercial needs.
12. Forecast and manage visual merchandising tools for new store openings and manage PLV (Publicité sur le Lieu de Vente) budgets and logistics.
13. Support special events such as seasonal press presentations and in-store customer events.
14. Translate documents from English to Korean and manage store flower arrangements.

1. Tertiary education in Design or a relevant discipline.
2. Minimum of 8 years of experience in visual merchandising and retail environments.
3. Proven track record of delivering strong performance.
4. Fluent in English; proficiency in French is advantageous.

1. Strong design sense and knowledge of materials.
2. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with employees at various levels.

A minimum of 8 years in visual merchandising and retail environments is required.

Tertiary education in Design or a relevant discipline.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognized luxury brand.

Hermès is committed to fostering a culture of creativity, autonomy, and respect. The company values the transmission of exceptional savoir-faire and encourages a collaborative and innovative work environment.