Van Cleef & Arpels Visual Merchandising Specialist

About Van Cleef & Arpels

Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Regularly update in-store visual merchandising and maintain a high level of detail.
• Implement the monthly Visual Guidelines and boutique zoning in collaboration with the Regional Visual Merchandiser.
• Meet regularly with the Boutique Director and Regional Visual Merchandiser to address visual merchandising needs.
• Coordinate with the PR team to replace or update displayed merchandise and anticipate product moves, photo shoots and consignments.
• Train boutique teams regularly on visual merchandising.
• Ensure point-of-sale materials (PLV) and signage are correctly displayed and maintained.
• Use the Yoobic Visual Merchandising App weekly to share current displays.
• Prepare quarterly visual merchandising reports evaluating and summarizing store zoning and the visible assortment.
• Work with security to document daily product moves and adjust window value for special events.
• Share visual merchandising success stories.
• Manage maintenance requests across their full lifecycle, from initiation to completion.
• Build relationships with local vendors to facilitate timely, priority interventions.
• Escalate or de-escalate requests for support from the Corporate team as appropriate.
• Propose creative solutions proactively to improve efficiency.
• Maintain and update the library’s appearance.
• Coordinate with the florist to ensure guidelines are followed and flowers are fresh and delivered on time.
• Oversee boutique staging and tidiness.
• Receive and install seasonal window animation kits according to guidelines, provide a photo recap through the Yoobic App, and recycle kits according to communicated guidelines.
• Coordinate and implement visual merchandising for events, launches and client presentations, including special event merchandising with the Regional Visual Merchandiser, on-site event support and display merchandising with Sales Associates for client presentations.
• Consistently update in-store visual merchandising and maintenance, ensuring Van Cleef & Arpels Visual Guidelines are implemented.

Qualifications

• A BA or Visual Merchandising Certificate is preferred.
• At least 2 years of visual merchandising or retail experience; luxury-sector experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for the work, receptiveness to constructive criticism, and a proactive approach to learning and adapting to developments in the field.
• Ability to take high-quality photographs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift more than 40 pounds.
• Flexible scheduling, including occasional work outside regular hours to support events.
• Direct merchandising and in-store experience, with a keen eye for detail and perfection; fine jewelry experience is a plus.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels.
• Valid work authorization for employment in the USA.

Skills

Experience

At least 2 years of visual merchandising or retail experience; luxury-sector experience is preferred.

Education

A BA or Visual Merchandising Certificate is preferred.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 30 to USD 33 per hour.

Benefits

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Training is provided on the Maison’s history, savoir-faire and creations.

Culture

Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.

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