Hermès In‑Store Visual Merchandiser

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Employment Full-Time
Seniority Senior
Department Visual Merchandising, Store Design & Architecture
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted Apr 13, 2026
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Hermès Germany — Berlin: In‑Store Visual Merchandiser (Berlin KuDamm) responsible for VM strategy, displays and team coaching.

Overview

Hermès is an independent, family‑owned French luxury house recognised for its artisanal leather goods, silk, ready‑to‑wear and multidisciplinary savoir‑faire. Hermès Germany operates a network of flagship and boutique locations across major German cities and works closely with the maison's global teams to preserve the brand’s heritage, craft standards and client experience.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Conceive and deliver dynamic, commerce‑driven in‑store and window displays in line with Hermès visual merchandising (VM) guidelines and the monthly VM schedule.
  • Produce a monthly VM plan tailored to the Berlin KuDamm store, forecasting resource needs for rotations, launches and seasonal campaigns.
  • Execute and maintain all PLV (point‑of‑sale materials), ensuring correct storage, upkeep and quarterly audits; report issues to Head of VM.
  • Organise and optimise secondary displays (drawers, counters, concealed shelving) to streamline product presentation and support sales.
  • Collaborate with Store Management, department managers, stock teams and métier partners to align VM activity with commercial objectives and stock realities.
  • Support Head of VM on special events, store openings and VM activations, including windows set‑up and event installation.
  • Monitor and report VM outcomes weekly to the Head of VM, linking display changes to commercial performance and recommending corrective actions.
  • Coach and train store teams on VM standards, daily maintenance, replenishment routines and execution of VM essentials.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 years of professional experience in retail visual merchandising, preferably within the luxury sector and in flagship or high‑traffic stores.
  • Proven people management experience with ability to train, influence and elevate store teams' VM capabilities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, fashion, visual merchandising, retail management, economics or a related discipline; Master’s degree advantageous.
  • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience translating KPIs into visual and operational solutions.
  • Fluent written and spoken English; German and/or French language skills are a plus.

Skills

Excel DAM PowerPoint Visual merchandising Window dressing and display construction PLV management Merchandise planning and space optimisation VM reporting and KPI analysis Training and coaching retail teams

Experience

Minimum six years of retail visual merchandising experience, ideally in the luxury sector; demonstrated track record of leading VM initiatives, improving product presentation to drive sales and managing or coaching store teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, fashion, visual merchandising, retail management, economics or a related field preferred; Master’s degree advantageous.

Workplace

The role is situated in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Culture

Hermès places craftsmanship, discretion and long‑term development at the centre of its culture. The workplace emphasises meticulous attention to product and presentation, collaborative relationships between métiers and stores, and professional development rooted in artisanal excellence.

About Cerulean

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