Francis Kurkdjian Visual Merchandising Project Manager

About Francis Kurkdjian

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Parisian fragrance house founded in 2009 by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya, renowned for translating emotion, craftsmanship and modern French elegance into exceptional scents. As part of the LVMH ecosystem, the Maison offers employees the intimacy of an entrepreneurial creative atelier with the reach and standards of a global luxury leader. Its culture values artistic excellence, precision, client devotion and collaboration across métiers, from creation and retail to communications and operations. For professionals inspired by beauty and innovation, it provides a refined environment where talent contributes to an exacting, poetic vision of contemporary perfumery.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop merchandising concepts for product launches and campaign activations based on Collections team briefs
• Manage adaptation, manufacturing, and installation of visual merchandising assets across the French market
• Coordinate international deployment of visual merchandising campaigns and strategy in collaboration with market teams and Trade Marketing
• Author and refine visual merchandising guidelines tailored to each market and activation plan
• Create planograms for retail openings and campaign phases
• Ensure consistent application of guidelines across all markets through close coordination with local teams
• Validate technical drawings, research materials, and oversee prototype development to guarantee production conformity
• Manage project budgeting and maintain cost controls
• Develop visual merchandising tools in partnership with procurement and supply chain; brief suppliers and manage prototyping and asset distribution
• Collaborate with internal departments (Collections, Procurement, Supply Chain) and external partners including market teams and suppliers
• Monitor sector trends, innovative materials, and competitive landscape

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Bac +4/5) in design, interior architecture, creative discipline, or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar visual merchandising project management role, preferably within luxury retail
• Expert proficiency in creative and 3D modeling software (Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with rigour, organisation, and systematic methodology
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to balance creativity with technical precision
• Strong proactive approach and proven agility in time and priority management
• Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and collaborative work ethic across cross-functional teams
• Adaptability and clear communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Professional fluency in French and English

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in visual merchandising project management or closely related role, ideally within the luxury retail or high-end retail sectors, with demonstrated success managing complex campaign deployments across multiple markets.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (Bac +4/5) from an accredited design school, interior architecture program, creative studies program, or equivalent professional qualification.

Workplace

Culture

Maison Francis Kurkdjian cultivates a refined, creative workplace where olfactory artistry, precision, and innovation are central to every role. As part of the luxury fragrance world, it offers an environment that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and a deep sensitivity to beauty, detail, and client experience.

About Cerulean

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