Richemont Visual Merchandising Planner
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 Visual Merchandising Planner role in Tokyo. Lead luxury retail display strategy.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive visual merchandising strategies for retail environments
- Design seasonal and campaign-specific displays that align with brand positioning and luxury standards
- Collaborate with regional merchandising and retail operations teams to ensure consistency across locations
- Create visual merchandising guidelines and standards documentation for store implementation
- Analyze customer behavior, sales data, and foot traffic patterns to optimize display effectiveness
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with display production teams
- Conduct regular store visits to audit visual merchandising standards and provide on-site guidance
- Present merchandising concepts and campaign plans to senior leadership and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Proven experience in visual merchandising strategy or retail design planning, preferably within luxury retail
- Strong portfolio demonstrating successful merchandising campaigns and display concepts
- Proficiency in visual design software and tools
- Understanding of luxury brand positioning and consumer behavior
- Excellent project management and organizational capabilities
Skills
Experience
5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or related field, with a minimum of 2 years in a planning or strategic capacity within luxury retail
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Graphic Design, Interior Design, or related discipline
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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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