- Location
- Reggio Emilia Emilia-Romagna Italy
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Max Mara Fashion Group
Founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Max Mara Fashion Group is a family-owned fashion group distinguished by its tailoring expertise, industrial innovation and enduring vision of modern womenswear. Its portfolio includes Max Mara, Sportmax, Weekend Max Mara and Marella, each with a distinct identity. As an employer, the Group brings together creative, technical and commercial expertise across design, product development, manufacturing, retail and corporate functions. Its international presence offers a professional environment where Italian heritage meets diverse markets, appealing to talent drawn to quality, precision and the evolution of a long-established fashion business.
A Visual Merchandising Design Specialist at Marella is responsible for establishing and maintaining brand display guidelines that align with company standards and collection identity. Key responsibilities include creating visual merchandising manuals, orchestrating shop window and interior installations, developing comprehensive training curricula to disseminate visual merchandising techniques across the sales network, and designing internal product presentations. The role bridges creative vision with operational excellence, ensuring consistency across all retail touchpoints while fostering innovation through digital tools and sustainable business practices.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and communicate brand display guidelines in collaboration with the Style office and Head of Visual Merchandising Design
- Organize and oversee the creation of visual merchandising books in accordance with company standards and collection identity
- Design and implement shop window and merchandising installations
- Develop and deliver comprehensive training programmes for sales representatives and market teams
- Create exhibition guidelines and setups for retail points of sale and internal product presentations
- Support resource allocation and coordinate internship placements and training activities
- Foster continuous learning and skill development across the retail organization
- Promote the adoption of digital technologies to enhance process management and stakeholder communication
- Champion sustainable development practices aligned with environmental care, operational efficiency, and community responsibility
Qualifications
- Proficiency in English at B2 level or higher
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in visual merchandising or a related design role
- Demonstrated expertise in visual merchandising standards and retail display principles
- Strong teamwork and collaborative working abilities
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or a closely related field demonstrating mastery of display techniques, brand standards implementation, and retail environment optimization.
Education
Secondary education or equivalent; additional qualification in visual merchandising, retail management, graphic design, or related discipline is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, within easy reach of Bologna.
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Culture
Max Mara Fashion Group’s workplace culture is shaped by its Italian tailoring heritage, family-owned identity and enduring commitment to quality. Across its portfolio of brands, its professional environment brings together creative and technical expertise, balancing meticulous attention to detail with the demands of an international fashion business.
About Cerulean
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