Louis Vuitton Visual Merchandising Manager

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Regional and Corporate teams for Women’s categories—Leather Goods, Ready-to-Wear, Shoes, Accessories, and Beauty & Fragrance—maintaining expert product knowledge with a focus on Women’s collections.
• Plan and execute collection launches and rotations with Regional Visual Merchandising teams, including directing window product changes for each rotation.
• Deliver comprehensive visual merchandising recaps to Central Paris teams after each rotation and share qualitative photographic feedback with Regional field teams.
• Partner with Merchandising teams to align visual merchandising execution with business initiatives, using visual merchandising, sales data, and business tools to drive growth and maximize sales performance.
• Champion visual merchandising standards across corporate offices and stores.
• Coach store teams on ongoing visual merchandising maintenance and foster accountability and visual excellence.
• Ensure products are displayed in compliance with Louis Vuitton standards and current guidelines.
• Oversee the store environment, client flow, window displays, and guideline execution to maintain luxury retail standards.
• Oversee timely reordering of props, lighting, and visual merchandising tools across regions.
• Collaborate with Regional and Client Relations teams on in-store events supporting business objectives or launches.
• Partner with Regional leadership to approve zoning for in-store events and store openings and secure buy-in from store leadership.
• Execute the visual merchandising strategy for all in-store events.
• Identify and develop internal visual merchandising talent to support succession planning.
• Set clear visual expectations and proactively manage performance.
• Coach, train, and support team members in reaching their full potential.
• Communicate corporate category directives effectively to field Visual Merchandising teams.
• Contribute to overall store objectives through collaboration and teamwork.
• Communicate the visual merchandising strategy clearly and confidently at the corporate level.
• Maintain comprehensive brand and product knowledge.
• Uphold Louis Vuitton standards for professional presentation and conduct, and follow company policies.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of merchandising experience in a retail specialty or luxury environment; candidates with 7+ years are welcome.
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is preferred.
• Experience with ready-to-wear, accessories, and window installations is important.
• Store planning experience is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; close attention to detail; and the ability to work effectively within deadlines.
• Collaborative approach, ownership, curiosity, agility, empathy, and genuine interest in fashion, art, and the Louis Vuitton brand.
• Strong commercial mindset and an eye for style.
• Inventory management experience is preferred.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of merchandising experience in a retail specialty or luxury environment; candidates with 7+ years are welcome.

Education

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is preferred.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 125,000 to USD 130,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; paid time off programs; employee discounts and perks; and two retirement plans with employer contributions. Restrictions may apply to part-time employees.

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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