Loewe Visual Merchandising Manager

About Loewe

Founded in Madrid in 1846, Loewe is one of the world’s most distinguished luxury houses, celebrated for its Spanish heritage, exceptional leather craftsmanship, and contemporary creative vision. As an employer, the House offers a refined environment where artisanship, innovation, and cultural curiosity shape every discipline, from design and ateliers to retail, merchandising, and corporate functions. Loewe seeks individuals who combine precision with imagination, and who are inspired by beauty, materials, and meaningful human connection. With an international presence and the support of the LVMH group, Loewe provides opportunities for growth within a culture that values excellence, authenticity, collaboration, and respect for craft.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage VM execution across Italian and Central European markets (Germany and Austria), ensuring all stores align with LOEWE's global visual direction and luxury standards
• Report directly to the Head of VM for Europe, with full accountability for regional visual strategy and day-to-day implementation
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Retail, Merchandising, and Marketing functions, communicating VM strategy and planning on a regular cadence
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the retail network through frequent in-store visits (approximately 80% of working time), ensuring adherence to global LOEWE VM standards
• Oversee bi-weekly product rotations for all stores and schedule weekly remote store walkthroughs for locations with less frequent in-person visits
• Deliver strategic VM solutions that respond to regional business needs, market dynamics, specific client segments, seasonality, and product focus areas
• Coordinate and execute all visual projects for the region, including in-store product launches, window installations, store openings, pop-ups, and external collaborations, aligned with global creative concepts and seasonal strategies
• Partner with Merchandising on seasonal planning, rotation strategies, and inventory rebalancing initiatives
• Organize and deliver comprehensive VM training programmes for store teams, including guidelines training, new staff inductions, and ongoing VM principles education
• Provide regular market updates and strategic recommendations to the EMEA VM Director, ensuring complete visibility and alignment on regional performance, challenges, and opportunities
• Collaborate with the wider EMEA VM team on key projects, launches, and openings to ensure cohesive regional execution
• Demonstrate flexibility, business acumen, and adaptability in responding to evolving business priorities and growth opportunities
• Manage an irregular schedule including frequent travel across Italy, Germany, and Austria, overnight commitments, and flexible working hours as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, business school qualification, or equivalent professional experience in Visual Merchandising or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Visual Merchandising, preferably within luxury or premium fashion
• Demonstrated expertise managing VM across both Ready-to-Wear and Accessories categories
• Clear brand affinity with LOEWE's product philosophy, creative direction, and luxury positioning
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with a sophisticated understanding of luxury Visual Merchandising standards and best practices
• Natural creativity and strong visual sensibility with a refined eye for composition, spatial design, and product presentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal capabilities with the ability to build effective partnerships across functions and organizational levels
• Highly organized, proactive, and dynamic approach to managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to work effectively across different markets, cultural contexts, and international teams
• Solutions-oriented, positive, and passionate mindset with demonstrated adaptability to changing business requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant VM and presentation software tools
• Genuine interest in art, design, craft, fashion, and contemporary culture
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and extensively across the assigned region

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Visual Merchandising within luxury or premium fashion, with demonstrated expertise in managing VM across both Ready-to-Wear and Accessories categories, leading retail teams, and delivering creative visual projects at scale.

Education

Bachelor's degree, business school qualification, or equivalent professional experience in Visual Merchandising or a closely related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

Loewe fosters a refined, craft-led workplace culture where heritage, creativity, and innovation are deeply intertwined. As an employer, the house values artistic curiosity, meticulous attention to detail, and collaboration across disciplines, offering an environment where teams contribute to a contemporary vision of luxury rooted in Spanish savoir-faire.

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