Head of Visual Merchandising

Overview

Head of VM is responsible for developing and driving the global visual merchandising strategy, ensuring a consistent and impactful brand experience across all regions and store formats. The Head of VM manages a team of regional VM Managers and collaborates closely with key cross-functional partners (Styling, Merchandising, Allocation, Retail Managers, and Retail Operations). This role requires an exceptional blend of creativity, commercial acumen, and operational expertise, with a strong understanding of menswear and global retail dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global VM strategy, ensuring alignment with brand identity, seasonal trend, regional needs and commercial objectives.
• Partner with the Creative, Allocation and Merchandising teams to constantly evolve VM strategies and in-store execution.
• Partner with Store development on new store designs.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global VM team, including Regional VM Managers and their teams (EMEA, USA, APAC).
• Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure continuous growth and excellence.
• Oversee global VM training initiatives, ensuring consistency in execution and the upskilling of both regional teams and store VM ambassadors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in VM with international exposure.
• Experience with retail business with 100+ stores globally, with high sales volume.
• Excellent knowledge of menswear styling, fits, and fabrications.
• Proven record of managing international teams 15+ people.
• Ability to travel frequently; the role requires frequent travel across regions (EU, US, APAC). Working from our EMEA office is preferred but not mandatory.
• Autonomous and independent, able to manage priorities and deliver great work within established time frames.
• Entrepreneurial mentality with a problem-solving attitude.
• Strong verbal and visual presentation skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

What you will get

• Autonomy – we don't micromanage and want you to get things done.
• Opportunity – make an impact by disrupting men's tailoring and being part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company that takes customer satisfaction seriously.
• Growth – we consider your potential at least as valuable as your current skill set. We want you to grow and to learn. We will help you do so.
• Corporate Social Responsibility – we are committed to doing business in a sustainable manner and aim to work with suppliers that meet internationally recognized standards of the ILO.
• Style – Opportunity to work with a beautiful, high-quality product.