Tapestry Field Visual Merchandising Associate
Tapestry (Coach) seeks a Field Visual Merchandising Associate (contract) in Kuala Lumpur to implement brand visual standards and coach store teams.
Overview
Coach is a global fashion house known for elevated leather goods and accessories, founded in New York and currently led creatively by Stuart Vevers. The brand is part of Tapestry, Inc., a global house of consumer brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and innovation across its portfolio.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute and maintain Coach visual standards across assigned retail locations, ensuring window and floor sets reflect brand directives.
- Travel to stores to install merchandising kits, props and fixtures; perform hands-on display builds and seasonal rollouts.
- Coach and upskill store teams on visual presentation, product placement, and on-floor storytelling to optimize conversion and client experience.
- Conduct store audits and feedback sessions to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with visual guidelines.
- Collaborate with regional merchandising and retail operations to schedule installations, manage assets, and report field findings.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on visual merchandising experience, preferably within luxury or premium retail environments.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret visual directives and translate them into consistent in-store execution.
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills with an aptitude for influencing store teams and cross-functional partners.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the region and to perform physically demanding installation work.
- Flexible schedule availability to support store openings, merchandising windows and seasonal rollouts.
Experience
At least two years of retail visual merchandising experience with demonstrated field execution, store-facing coaching, and installation of display systems—experience with luxury or lifestyle brands preferred.
Education
Diploma or degree in Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Retail, Design or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. There are currently 68 open positions in Kuala Lumpur on Cerulean, with 1 added recently. Across Malaysia, Cerulean lists 150 open roles — 1 of them newly added.
Culture
Coach cultivates a creative, customer-centric culture within the broader Tapestry family, valuing courage, inclusivity and continuous learning. The workplace emphasizes collaborative coaching, high standards of execution and professional development across retail and corporate teams.
About Cerulean
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