Cartier Visual Merchandising Project Manager

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Cartier

Cartier is a globally recognised maison of fine jewellery and watches within the Richemont group, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, heritage design and an international retail network. As an employer, Cartier emphasises creative excellence, meticulous attention to detail and high standards of client service across its boutiques and corporate functions.

Cartier in Paris seeks a Visual Merchandising Project Manager to lead boutique VM projects and retail rollouts.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end visual merchandising (VM) projects and boutique rollouts from concept through store implementation, ensuring adherence to brand standards.
  • Translate seasonal creative directives into detailed VM plans, technical drawings and installation specifications for windows, interiors and fixtures.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with product, retail operations, construction, store teams and external suppliers to manage timelines, costs and quality.
  • Manage project budgets, procurement schedules and vendor contracts to achieve cost and delivery targets.
  • Supervise pilot installations, site surveys and quality-control inspections; provide corrective guidance where necessary.
  • Develop and deliver VM training and installation guides for boutique teams and local VM leads.
  • Monitor post-implementation performance and document lessons learned to refine future rollouts and standards.
  • Ensure compliance with visual standards, merchandising KPIs and local regulatory or safety requirements during installations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Management or a related discipline.
  • Proven project-management capability with experience managing complex, multi-site retail rollouts.
  • Strong technical literacy in creating and interpreting store plans, elevations and installation specifications.
  • Demonstrated experience in luxury retail visual merchandising or high-end store design.
  • Professional proficiency in French and English is highly desirable.

Skills

Visual merchandising concept development Project management and scheduling Technical drawings and specifications Vendor and supplier management Budget management and cost control Store rollout coordination Quality control and site inspection Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) AutoCAD or SketchUp Microsoft Excel and project-tracking tools (e.g., MS Project or equivalent)

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in visual merchandising or retail planning, including several years managing multi-site projects or boutique rollouts within the luxury sector.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Management or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Cartier fosters a culture that blends artistic excellence with rigorous craftsmanship and client-focused service. The workplace values collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams that deliver refined retail experiences consistent with the maison’s heritage.

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