Gucci Vice President, Visual Merchandising
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Compensation
- $195,000–215,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
About Gucci
Gucci, one of the world’s most influential luxury houses, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a Florentine legacy defined by creativity, craftsmanship and cultural daring. As part of Kering, the Maison combines Italian heritage with a progressive global outlook, fostering careers across design, retail, clienteling, merchandising, digital, operations and corporate functions. Gucci seeks individuals who bring curiosity, excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit, supporting them through inclusive leadership, learning opportunities and international mobility. Its workplace celebrates self-expression, collaboration and innovation, while upholding exacting standards of quality, sustainability and client experience.
Gucci seeks Vice President, Visual Merchandising for New York. Drive luxury retail design strategy across Americas; lead visual teams, special projects, and collaborate cross-functionally. $195K–$215K USD.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute the Americas visual merchandising strategy in alignment with worldwide creative direction and regional commercial priorities
- Serve as key liaison between Global Visual teams and the Americas organization, ensuring effective communication and localization of global initiatives
- Translate seasonal concepts, campaigns, and brand priorities into compelling client experiences across all channels and formats
- Provide functional leadership and guidance to Visual Directors, Visual Managers, and Visual Merchandisers across the Americas
- Lead the Corporate Visual Production and Special Projects team, overseeing execution of major brand activations, store openings, renovations, and high-profile initiatives
- Establish best practices and operating frameworks to support efficient and agile visual execution across diverse markets
- Ensure exceptional execution of window installations, in-store displays, animations, pop-ups, and special projects
- Partner with Store Planning, Construction, Facilities, and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to Gucci creative standards
- Collaborate with Merchandising, Inventory Planning, Retail Operations, Client Engagement, Marketing & Communications, and Events to ensure alignment between product strategy, campaigns, and visual storytelling
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing visual organization; foster a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration, and accountability
- Develop succession plans and strengthen organizational capabilities across the Visual function
- Oversee departmental budgets and ensure efficient use of resources; evaluate return on investment of visual activations
- Drive continuous innovation and identify opportunities to elevate visual presentation and enhance the client journey
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Design, Marketing, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- 12–15+ years of progressive experience in Visual Merchandising within luxury retail, fashion, or premium consumer brands
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale visual organizations across multiple markets and business formats
- Proven success managing visual production, store environments, special projects, and cross-functional initiatives
- Strong understanding of luxury retail, merchandising, client experience, and brand storytelling
- Exceptional leadership skills with ability to influence through direct and indirect reporting relationships
- Strong business and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and evaluating return on investment
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills for interaction with senior leadership and global stakeholders
Skills
Experience
12–15+ years of progressive experience in visual merchandising within luxury retail, fashion, or premium consumer brands, with demonstrated success leading large-scale visual organizations across multiple markets and business formats, managing visual production and special projects, and driving commercial results through impactful visual presentation.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Design, Marketing, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 195,000 to USD 215,000 per annum.
Culture
Gucci fosters a creative, inclusive workplace where individuality, craftsmanship, and cultural curiosity are central to how teams collaborate. As an employer, the Maison encourages bold ideas and personal expression while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and responsible luxury.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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