Manager, Visual Merchandising, House of Dior, New York

About the Role

Responsible for managing the visual merchandising strategy between cross-functional teams through planning, communicating, and executing seasonal collection launches and efforts to drive sales. Foundationally upholding a high standard of brand image and a data-driven business partnership. Leads a team of three VM Specialists and supports their career training and development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a network of support so that VM works (installs, rotations, and maintenance) are a team effort, requiring preplanning to align all key contributors, including Boutique Management, Category Leaders, and Operations.
• Oversee visual efforts such as collection launches, window changes, business-related rotations, and in-store event setups, which may include overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Manage display updates across Women’s, Men’s, Fine Jewelry & Watches, Maison, and Spa.
• Cultivate a culture where brand integrity and excellence are everyone’s responsibility, developing systems for display maintenance with attention to detail and accountability.
• Coordinate walk-throughs of displays and participate in morning meetings to foster ownership and alignment.
• Address merchandising concerns to accommodate business needs and corporate directives, adapting guidelines as needed.
• Communicate weekly schedules, guidelines, and future planning to all teams for full visibility.
• Prioritize business needs while balancing team capacity, ensuring effective time management and respectful communication of schedule changes.
• Develop and maintain close partnerships with Central HQ Image Team and local category VM leaders across all universes.
• Ensure diligent handling, care, and organization of props, including up-to-date inventory maintenance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Visual Merchandising experience in a luxury or specialty retail environment with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with excellent planning, organization, and creative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including HQ, corporate, and retail teams.
• Experience developing and training teams, building relationships, and maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of the Dior brand image.

Pay

Salary range of $100,000 - $110,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility. The offered salary will depend on the candidate’s relevant skills and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee discount program.
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and holidays.
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Family-friendly benefits, including reproductive health care, child and elder care services.
• Commuter benefits.
• 401k plan with employer contribution matching.
• Employee referral program.

About the Company

Christian Dior Couture, the House of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture, sublimating unique savoir-faire and creativity through empowering "métiers d’art." The Maison is a destination for sustainable growth and success, fostering a positive, authentic, and generous environment where talent is nurtured with passion, determination, courage, and optimism. As part of the LVMH Group, Christian Dior Couture values, celebrates, and welcomes each unique talent, striving to create an inclusive environment where employees find purpose. Beyond the workplace, the company supports employee-led communities focused on sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion, and corporate social responsibility.