Yves Saint Laurent Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 23, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.
Saint Laurent seeks an Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager in Shanghai to lead visual standards across North China. Luxury retail experience required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the overall visual merchandising in-season process and conduct regular store visits to ensure consistent excellence of visual presentation standards and VM strategy rollout
- Maintain visual merchandising standards in line with headquarters direction and brand image requirements
- Provide recommendations based on business performance and sales trends to support store targets while upholding brand standards
- Oversee design, layout, and display strategy for special projects including store openings, pop-up installations, and trunk shows in coordination with cross-functional departments and headquarters
- Support seasonal lightbox installations and provide image reports to headquarters
- Coach and develop in-store visual merchandising teams in Beijing
- Deliver visual merchandising training to North China VM ambassadors and ensure understanding of latest headquarters direction
- Manage relationships with key cross-functional partners including merchandising, store planning, and retail operations
- Manage relationships with local and overseas suppliers
Qualifications
- Fashion or Business School degree
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in visual merchandising, preferably in luxury fashion retail
- Strong understanding of retail industry trends and ability to analyze market data
- Sophisticated sense of high-end fashion and retail aesthetics
- Fluent spoken and written English and Mandarin Chinese
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Willingness to travel frequently within North China Region
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of direct visual merchandising experience, preferably within the luxury fashion and retail sectors. Experience managing visual standards across multiple retail locations and coordinating with headquarters-level teams is essential.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business Administration, or related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.
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