Position Overview

Description & Requirements

We seek a creative and strategic Visual Merchandising & Styling Specialist to drive the execution of China’s

visual merchandising (VM) strategy. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and

implement in-season and pre-season VM initiatives, ensuring alignment with brand standards and market-

specific needs. The ideal candidate will blend creativity with analytical thinking to elevate product

presentation, customer experience, and sell-through performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic VM Development & Execution

• Develop and execute in-season VM strategies, including new product launches, mannequin styling, and
  
  

sell-through plans.

• Lead the Central of Excellence (COE) project to create weekly VM guidelines, mockups, and best
  
  

practices.

• Distribute weekly VM updates and directives to store teams, ensuring cohesive execution.
• Collaborate with MPA (Merchandising, Planning and Allocation) and Key Market VM teams to design
  
  

monthly VM strategies that align with product launches and market trends.

• Support the Manager in designing pre-season VM strategies, including floor layouts, fixture planning, and
  
  

seasonal storytelling.

Campaign & Event Support

Partner with brand marketing and Key Market VM teams to create VM concepts for campaigns, store events,

and promotional activities (e.g., campaign launch, mark down, pop-ups).

Local Market Collaboration

• Provide VM insights during product flow reviews to enhance visual appeal and customer journey.
• Drive innovation by testing and scaling localized VM initiatives (e.g., gridding, layouts, props) in
  
  

partnership with Key Market VM teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising or visual communications
• 3-5 years’ VM experience in retail/lifestyle industries, preferably in China or APAC markets.
• Highly developed aesthetic, sense of style and trend.
• Mindful communication skills - interpersonal, written and verbal. Fluent in English and Chinese
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; Self-starter approach to work, entrepreneur
  
  

way of decision making, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more

responsibility

• Strong knowledge of MS PowerPoint & Keynote, ability to use adobe is a plus.
• Willingness to travel (domestic and international) and work on the retail floor.
  
  

MUST HAVES

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
• Willing to travel for 1-2 weeks monthly.