Christian Dior Area Visual Merchandiser
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 26, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture is the haute couture and ready-to-wear maison within the Dior family, operating globally with an emphasis on craftsmanship, creativity and luxury retail experience. The House forms part of the LVMH group and is recognised for its strong heritage, meticulous image standards and international retail network.
Christian Dior Couture seeks an Area Visual Merchandiser in Milan to oversee VM standards, window displays and team training across the region.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure Maison image standards are implemented across all boutiques in the assigned area, maintaining consistent lighting, music, video and decor for an elevated client experience.
- Plan and execute store window installations and collection launches in line with the Visual Merchandising and Merchandising calendars.
- Coordinate day-to-day in-store VM activities across boutiques and manage VM props, inventories and condition reporting for the area.
- Collaborate with Retail, Operations, Merchandising, Marketing/Events and external suppliers to guarantee high-level VM execution and compliance with brand expectations.
- Provide qualitative feedback and photo-reporting to in-store VMs following set-ups; implement changes after central or Zone VM Manager feedback.
- Plan product rotations and assortments to maximise sell-through while respecting central guidelines; monitor boutique performance by collection and universe.
- Deliver continuous training and coaching to boutique VMs and drive Retail Team engagement in maintaining daily image standards.
- Act as the primary liaison between boutique retail teams and the Zone VM Manager; travel across the area as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum five years' experience in visual merchandising within international retail or luxury fashion contexts.
- Business-level English required; additional languages considered advantageous.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (notably Photoshop) is a plus.
- Availability for business travel and flexibility to work evenings or weekends when required.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, strong organisational and time-management skills, and a people-oriented leadership approach.
- Demonstrable creativity and a strong interest in fashion, design and art.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in visual merchandising or retail operations within an international luxury or fashion brand, including managing multiple boutiques and coordinating regional VM activities.
Education
High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or equivalent in fashion, visual merchandising, design, retail management or related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
The Maison emphasises creativity, craftsmanship and rigorous attention to image and client experience, operating within an international, multi-disciplinary luxury environment. Teams are expected to combine artistic sensibility with operational discipline while collaborating across retail, merchandising and marketing functions.
About Cerulean
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