Tapestry Assistant Manager, Visual Experience Production (Temporary)

Overview

Tapestry is a global house of premium lifestyle brands that includes Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. The company operates at the intersection of craftsmanship and contemporary design, cultivating a creative, commercially driven environment that values inclusivity, sustainability and cross‑brand collaboration across global markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate end‑to‑end production of visual experience assets for the EMEAI region, including store displays, props, fixtures, seasonal installations and point‑of‑sale materials.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, production houses and logistics partners to ensure quality, on‑time delivery and cost control.
• Translate global creative directives into executable production briefs and localised solutions for diverse retail environments across Europe, Middle East, Africa and India.
• Oversee budgets and purchase orders for visual production projects; monitor spend, approve invoices and recommend cost‑saving measures.
• Liaise with regional retail, store operations and marketing teams to schedule installs, rollouts and visual refresh programmes.
• Implement quality assurance and brand compliance checks at receipt, pre‑install and post‑install stages; document and report issues.
• Support development, coaching and day‑to‑day supervision of junior visual production staff or temporary teams during peak campaigns.
• Maintain accurate production calendars, asset libraries and inventory records; drive continuous improvement of production workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Production Management, Retail Operations or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of retail visual standards and production processes within premium or luxury brands.
• Proven competency in vendor management, contract negotiation and budget stewardship.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional and cross‑regional stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel across the EMEAI region as required.

Skills

Experience

Typically 3–5 years of progressive experience in visual merchandising, production or retail operations within a fashion or luxury goods environment, including at least some exposure to multi‑market or regional production coordination.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Retail Management or related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.

Workplace

Culture

Tapestry fosters a collaborative, design‑led culture that balances creative ambition with commercial rigor. The organisation prioritises craftsmanship, brand storytelling and cross‑brand collaboration while supporting career mobility across global markets.

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