Christian Dior Visual Merchandising Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 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.
Visual Merchandising Manager at Christian Dior Couture in Abu Dhabi. Lead in-store displays and retail design strategy in luxury fashion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Translate global VM guidelines and marketing campaigns into localized, impactful in-store displays, window designs, and floor sets aligned with brand aesthetics
- Establish, communicate, and monitor visual merchandising standards across all retail locations to ensure brand consistency and premium presentation
- Analyze sales data, traffic patterns, and product performance in collaboration with retail and buying teams to optimize product placement and visual density
- Develop comprehensive VM guidelines, seasonal lookbooks, and planograms for store teams and partner locations
- Train, mentor, and upskill in-store visual teams and store managers on VM techniques, styling, and maintenance standards
- Oversee visual setup for new store openings, pop-ups, seasonal launches, and VIP client events
- Manage the VM operational budget, source props and fixtures, and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers and contractors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Fine Arts, Interior Design, Fashion, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or similar creative retail role, ideally within luxury, fashion, or lifestyle sectors
- Strong aesthetic sensibility with deep understanding of luxury retail presentation and styling
- Proficiency in design and layout tools including Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, and SketchUp
- Commercial awareness with ability to balance creative vision with sales data and inventory levels
- Excellent project management, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Physical agility and willingness to travel to store locations for rollouts and audits
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or a similar creative retail role, ideally within the luxury, fashion, or lifestyle sectors.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Fine Arts, Interior Design, Fashion, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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