Christian Dior Vice President, Visual Merchandising
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Compensation
- $280,000–320,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Vice President, Visual Merchandising at Christian Dior Couture in New York—$280K–$320K. Lead visual strategy across 65+ Americas boutiques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning and execution of all store interior and window displays across the Americas network in partnership with retail leadership and the Paris global visual team
- Partner directly with Paris headquarters visual team to translate global directives into a cohesive worldwide brand image adapted to the Americas market
- Spearhead creative direction and execution of large-scale events, pop-ups, and special projects outside traditional retail environments to drive brand narrative and engagement
- Direct visual strategy, direction, and execution for all new store openings, major renovations, and flagship installations
- Collaborate with the visual merchandising headquarters team to lead special projects, pop-ups, and all visual merchandising activations, including regional events involving product presentation and immersive brand experiences
- Analyze local market needs and trends, adapting merchandise presentation to commercial strategies and business objectives
- Establish regional visual expectations and proactively manage performance and execution standards across the network
- Cultivate high-level cross-functional relationships with regional, corporate, and global partners to ensure visual direction is communicated consistently
- Oversee relationships and negotiations with exterior vendors for window installations, propping, and special projects, ensuring strict adherence to brand guidelines
- Manage and oversee regional visual display and operational budgets
- Travel extensively across the region to evaluate visual standards, provide executive feedback, and leverage visual merchandising as a key driver of retail sales
- Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports and the broader visual merchandising network to build a high-performing team
- Identify top visual talent across the network, overseeing training programs and onboarding for regional visual leaders
Qualifications
- 15+ years of visual display and merchandising experience within a luxury or specialty retail environment
- Proven executive leadership experience
- Exceptional strategic planning, organizational, creative, and artistic vision
- Proven ability to translate high-fashion design trends into compelling store windows and immersive retail environments
- Sophisticated executive communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels
- Strong financial acumen and budget management capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to develop and train retail leadership teams and build cross-functional relationships
- Comprehensive understanding of Christian Dior brand image and luxury codes
- Ability to travel extensively to support regional stores
Skills
Experience
Minimum 15 years of visual display and merchandising experience within a luxury or specialty retail environment, with proven executive leadership experience across multiple retail locations and teams.
Education
Not specified; degree in fashion, design, merchandising, business administration, or related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 280,000 to USD 320,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, employee discount program, paid time off, volunteer time off, paid holidays, mental health and wellbeing support, family-friendly benefits, reproductive health care, child and elder care services, commuter benefits, 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching, employee referral program.
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
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