Tapestry Field Visual Merchandising Manager

About Tapestry

Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support Coach Korea’s growth initiatives across channels, seasonal installations, in-season management and communications, events, and pop-up projects.
• Partner with cross-functional business partners and the Visual Merchandising team to help stores plan, map, and merchandise monthly floor sets.
• Train and lead Store Management and in-store Visual Merchandising assistants in interpreting monthly guidelines and communicating consistent merchandising direction in line with Coach standards.
• Follow up with Store Managers and in-store Visual Merchandising teams to ensure marketing and visual elements, including new Visual Merchandising rollout elements, signage, and decorative elements, are appropriately placed on the sales floor.
• Align with retail decisions and facilitate changes based on sales and business needs.
• Assess store business conditions, including top sellers, to inform merchandising decisions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously under short timelines, including store openings, seasonal pop-ups, collaborations, and marketing and sales team events.
• Support production execution, coordinating and following up on minor tasks to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
• Manage a travel schedule, anticipating travel to stores 75% of the time, to ensure execution meets Coach standards.
• Manage communication between assigned stores with support from the Visual Merchandising team, including touch bases during routine store visits.
• Build constructive, effective relationships with in-store Visual Merchandising teams, Store Managers, and Retail Management.
• Support and train stores to interpret Visual Guidelines through photo reviews, floor-plan mapping, and store visits.
• Provide feedback on product presentations, business challenges, and needs through store Visual Merchandising recaps; communicate comprehensively with Store Managers, in-store Visual Merchandising teams, and Retail Field Management to ensure productivity and alignment.
• Conduct regular in-store training and lead hands-on merchandising training for Assistant Store Managers, Store Managers, and in-store Visual Merchandising teams to ensure current merchandising direction is understood and maintained.
• Use the Global Visual Merchandising training tool to ensure it is downloaded and understood by store members and that Visual Merchandising standards are maintained across stores.
• Monitor business trends and shop competition, and share information with the Visual Merchandising team and headquarters.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of Visual Merchandising experience.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Six years of experience with international or Korean company brands, preferably in the fashion sector.
• Ability to understand and interpret visual presentation direction and train others.
• Excellent visual and merchandising skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with cross-functional team members.
• Ability to apply insights, generate ideas, solve problems, and execute creatively.
• Adaptability and the ability to develop and propose diverse, innovative ideas.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, pursuing tasks with energy, drive, a growth mindset, and perseverance.
• Proactive strategic thinking, strong communication, and collaborative working style.
• Fluent spoken and written English is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to travel frequently and spontaneously to support business needs.

Skills

Experience

At least 6 years of Visual Merchandising experience; six years of experience with international or Korean company brands, preferably in the fashion sector.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Culture

Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.

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