About Bvlgari
Founded in Rome in 1884, Bvlgari is one of the world’s most distinctive luxury houses, celebrated for its bold Italian creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and mastery of jewellery, watches, accessories, fragrances, and hospitality. As an employer, Bvlgari offers a refined, international environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a culture of excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and client-centric elegance. The Maison values diverse expertise, from artisanal savoir-faire to retail leadership and corporate functions, and encourages professional growth within the wider LVMH ecosystem. Working at Bvlgari means joining a Roman-born brand with a global vision and an enduring passion for beauty.
Bvlgari seeks a Retail Design and Visual Merchandising Manager to lead retail design projects, visual merchandising, maintenance, and supplier coordination across the Americas. The role is permanent and full-time, based on-site in New York.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning, design adaptation, and implementation for permanent counters, backwalls, pop-ups, and experiential podiums.
- Manage project lifecycles from technical drawing reviews and vendor selection through procurement compliance and on-time, on-budget delivery within CAPEX budgets.
- Develop and optimize a network of local suppliers across the Americas to improve construction efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with design specifications, lighting requirements, and local building codes.
- Oversee adaptation and implementation of visual merchandising guidelines for counters and windows across retail, wholesale, and travel retail locations, including POS openings, renovations, and the annual product animation plan.
- Manage visual assets, display materials, and prop inventories for permanent locations, new openings, and key marketing events.
- Train client advisors and retail business partners on display standards to ensure high-quality product presentation.
- Coordinate regional counter maintenance by working with Area Sales Managers on reported issues, obtaining quotations from approved contractors, and overseeing execution.
- Run the annual bidding process for maintenance work to secure competitive rates and reliable contractor support.
- Serve as the primary liaison among Regional Headquarters, local markets, and external partners to coordinate store openings and visual launches.
- Track project performance and maintenance, and provide management with regular reports on installations and visual strategies.
- Maintain an up-to-date image database of boutiques and counters for strategic planning.
Qualifications
- Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in store visual merchandising, retail design, and project management; experience in beauty, fragrance, or luxury wholesale or retail is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience in budget planning, CAPEX management, and vendor or supplier relations.
- English fluency required; Spanish and/or Italian are strong advantages.
- Ability to travel across the Americas as needed.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of professional experience in store visual merchandising, retail design, and project management.
Education
Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, or a related discipline.
Culture
Bvlgari fosters a dynamic, multicultural workplace where Italian heritage, Roman creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship shape every aspect of the employee experience. The Maison encourages entrepreneurship, collaboration, and a passion for excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a bold luxury vision across jewelry, watches, fragrances, accessories, and hospitality.
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