Richemont Visual Merchandising Planner
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont seeks a Visual Merchandising Planner in Tokyo, Japan to manage luxury boutique displays, training, and brand presentation for watches and jewelry.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct regular store visits to manage, maintain, and refresh in-store and window displays across assigned boutiques
- Drive strategic visual merchandising initiatives aligned with brand image and business objectives
- Implement and adapt visual merchandising guidelines in collaboration with Headquarters and regional teams, developing localized VM guidelines and zoning plans
- Support boutique setups, renovations, and events including overnight work when required
- Develop and continuously improve VM guideline documents, training manuals, and training tools for boutique staff
- Provide regular display training programs through on-the-job training and hands-on coaching to strengthen staff product knowledge and display techniques
- Organize boutique VM collective training sessions annually or semi-annually
- Prepare VM materials and provide display support for international and local events
- Monitor production and project progress with regular updates to management
- Visit boutiques regularly to strengthen VM mindset and build strong relationships with managers and staff
- Maintain thorough understanding of assigned boutiques including layout, façade windows, and fixture dimensions
- Support and manage assigned projects in collaboration with team members
- Coordinate display tool orders with Headquarters and regional teams based on approved budgets
- Manage VM tool orders and coordinate with local suppliers when necessary
- Prepare and distribute installation reports to relevant departments and VM systems
- Update annual PLV forecasts and maintain budget approvals from management
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of visual merchandising experience in a retail environment for a luxury or designer brand (for Planner level); minimum 5 years for Senior Planner level
- Native-level Japanese language proficiency
- Conversational English proficiency or above
- Strong passion for watches, jewelry, or luxury brands
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of responsibilities
Skills
Experience
1–2 years of visual merchandising experience in a retail environment for a luxury or designer brand (Planner level); alternatively, minimum 5 years of experience for Senior Planner level positions.
Workplace
The role is situated in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
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