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Christian Dior Couture

Yesterday

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Design
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need 3-5 years in luxury beauty, strong attention to detail, strategic thinking, creativity, initiative, teamwork, communication skills, visual merchandising expertise, budget management, and supplier relations.
  • You will manage local VM projects, oversee workflow processes, support launches, ensure guidelines are met in stores, and liaise with teams for continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Ideally, you would have 3-5 years’ experience within luxury beauty or a similar industry.
  • Attention to detail: Absolutely critical for visual merchandising in a luxury brand to ensure every display is flawless and reflects the brand's high standards.
  • Strategic Thinking: Understanding how visual merchandising contributes to overall business goals, brand image, and customer experience, not just aesthetics.
  • Creative & Innovative: The ability to constantly generate fresh, engaging, and on-brand visual concepts to keep displays exciting and relevant.
  • Initiative: Proactively identifying opportunities for visual enhancements and proposing solutions without being prompted.
  • Teamwork & Collaboration: Visual merchandising requires constant coordination with various internal teams (e.g., marketing, sales, store staff) and external suppliers, making collaborative skills essential.
  • Communication & Interpersonal skills: Clearly articulating visual guidelines, providing feedback, and building strong working relationships are key to successful execution.
  • Visual Merchandising Principles: In-depth knowledge of visual merchandising best practices, including display techniques, lighting, signage, and product placement.
  • Budget Management: Experience in managing and tracking budgets for visual merchandising initiatives, including procurement and supplier costs.
  • Supplier Management: Ability to effectively communicate with, negotiate with, and manage relationships with external suppliers for props, fixtures, and other visual elements.
  • Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator)

Responsibilities

  • Support to the smooth-running UK VM department.
  • Interpret creative briefs into designs that work for the local market, Brief Central Team for feedback, liaise with internal stakeholders, project manage suppliers and respecting deadlines.
  • Oversee the workflow process of LCP Counter roll outs for all animations across the year along with line manager.
  • Ownership of Forecasts for all activations along with line manager.
  • Oversee the workflow process of 3Axe sites for all animations across the year.
  • Project managing Christmas Ad Hoc projects.
  • Manage procurement process & budget to tender projects, liaising with purchasing team for the best supplier.
  • Support on projects where needed and lead logistics (ordering POSM & testers, video content).
  • Managing the strategy and implementation for LCP new launches and DTR exclusive pieces.
  • Ensuring DTR perfection on counter from start to finish.
  • Supporting on installs when there is a new launch.
  • Frequently visiting London Flagship stores to ensure we are looking as per guidelines.
  • Point of contact for field VM, leading conversation with the retail teams and field teams driving continuous improvement from feedback.
  • The responsibilities outlined in this job description are subject to change based on the company's needs and ongoing projects.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Visual Merchandising Executive position?

The position is a fixed-term contract until January 2027.

What brand will I be working with as a Visual Merchandising Executive?

You will be working with Parfums Christian Dior.

What are the main responsibilities of the Visual Merchandising Executive?

The main responsibilities include supporting the UK VM department, interpreting creative briefs, project managing seasonal product launches, and overseeing visual merchandising strategies across all points of sale.

What level of experience is required for this role?

Ideally, candidates should have 3-5 years of experience within luxury beauty or a similar industry.

What soft skills are important for this position?

Key soft skills include attention to detail, strategic thinking, creativity, initiative, teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication.

Are there specific hard skills needed for the Visual Merchandising Executive role?

Yes, important hard skills include knowledge of visual merchandising principles, budget management, supplier management, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator).

How does the company view inclusivity?

Inclusivity is seen as the heart of excellence at Parfums Christian Dior, and the company values an environment where everyone feels respected, welcomed, and valued, regardless of their uniqueness.

What is the application process for this position?

Applicants should submit their application via the company's website. If selected, they will undergo an initial HR interview followed by in-person interviews with the Hiring Manager and may need to prepare a small case study or task.

Is there a possibility for internal candidates to apply?

Yes, internal candidates at LVMH are encouraged to apply through the WORK @LVMH – Voices portal.

Will I need to manage budgets in this role?

Yes, experience in managing and tracking budgets for visual merchandising initiatives is required.

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Christian Dior Couture

"Whatever you do,for work or play, do it with passion!" - Monsieur Christian Dior.

Fashion & Arts
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1947
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. His visionary spirit never ceased to make Clients all over the world feel more beautiful, an inspiration for his successors to this day. Christian Dior Couture, the House of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage & vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d’art”. Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes. Rich in exceptional heritage, with a community of more than 12000 talents, our House embodies Christian Dior’s “House of Talents” today more than ever.