Diptyque Visual Merchandising Project Manager
- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Diptyque seeks a Visual Merchandising Project Manager in Paris, France to lead VM strategy and retail openings across Europe and the USA.
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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