- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Diptyque
Founded in Paris in 1961 by Christiane Montadre-Gautrot, Desmond Knox-Leet and Yves Coueslant, Diptyque is a fragrance and lifestyle maison distinguished by its artistic heritage, imaginative storytelling and exacting craftsmanship. From its historic boutique at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain, the house has cultivated an international presence through perfumes, scented candles and objects for the home. As an employer, Diptyque brings together talents across fragrance development, design, retail and corporate functions, united by an appreciation for beauty and the sensory experience. Its distinctive universe offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a Parisian maison where creativity, attention to detail and thoughtful client relationships underpin the brand’s identity.
Diptyque, the acclaimed Parisian perfume and home fragrance house founded in 1961, seeks a Visual Merchandising Project Manager to lead the coordination and execution of permanent visual merchandising strategy and retail store openings and renovations across Europe and the United States. Reporting to the Head of Visual Merchandising within the Operational Marketing & Visual Merchandising department, the successful candidate will manage planogram development, oversee shop launches, coordinate with international architecture teams, and lead the VM community across Retail, Wholesale, and Travel Retail environments.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate international store opening and renovation projects, ensuring visual merchandising integration from design phase through execution
- Collaborate closely with Architecture teams and regional stakeholders during planning phases to incorporate specific VM requirements and standards
- Review architectural plans and specifications for compliance with established visual merchandising standards and brand guidelines
- Supervise the creation of planograms for each new retail location according to product assortment and store typology
- Actively participate in store openings on-site or remotely, overseeing implementation and quality control
- Organize and coordinate photo shoots for new boutiques, manage retouching workflows, and distribute imagery internally
- Develop and distribute store opening guides containing key information for relevant teams
- Contribute to the development of new permanent VM tools that optimize product presentation and support the sales ceremony
- Track tool development in collaboration with Procurement teams to ensure effective implementation
- Design and disseminate permanent merchandising information and support materials
- Define permanent merchandising rules and develop comprehensive associated guidelines
- Coordinate with headquarters on annual assortment updates aligned with brand strategy and store typologies
- Participate in the launch of new planogram tools (IWD) to enhance operational efficiency and market flexibility
- Lead and train the merchandiser network, emphasizing the mission and value of visual merchandising excellence
- Manage and execute special projects including window displays, events, and showroom implementations
Qualifications
- Degree in business administration, merchandising, luxury retail (IFM), or interior design/architecture
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a similar visual merchandising or retail project management role
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
- Fluent English proficiency, both written and oral
- Demonstrated creativity with strong eye for visual presentation and aesthetic detail
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with results-oriented mindset
- Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural and international environments
- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building capacity with cross-functional teams
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in visual merchandising project management, retail design coordination, or a closely related role within luxury retail or hospitality environments. Experience managing international store openings, renovations, or multi-location retail projects is highly valued.
Education
Degree from a business school, merchandising program, luxury retail institution (IFM), or interior design/architecture program.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Diptyque’s workplace culture is shaped by its Parisian artistic heritage, combining creative expression with a meticulous approach to fragrance, design and storytelling. Across its métiers, the Maison places emphasis on curiosity, craftsmanship and attention to detail, inviting employees to bring its distinctive universe to life through thoughtful client experiences.
About Cerulean
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