Visual Merchandising Manager, APAC

One crew, one DNA, one purpose - welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH. For more than 120 years, the German Maison has been creating thoughtful mobility tools for discerning travelers around the globe. As the first German Maison in the LVMH Group, RIMOWA is dedicated to developing unique products that perfectly balance luxury and functionality whilst highlighting the brand’s century-old heritage, craftsmanship and its commitment to innovation.

At RIMOWA, we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. Our tools are created with longevity in mind, because the most meaningful journeys last a lifetime. Join us to begin yours.

• Oversees the display quality of all stores through all business channel (DOS, TR, Wholesale and Franchisee) in Asia (10+ countries) are well executed according to the HQ VM guideline
• Review and feedback to HQ the on window and display execution
• Work with in-store VM Ambassadors to provide clear and timely VM guidelines to the team for floor rotation and special setups
• Standardize and centralize monthly VM report from all Asia countries to HQ
• Communicate with Supply Chain and Retail Operation teams to produce planogram for all store opening across Asia Pacific
• Support merchandise display for the opening of all store openings in Asia Pacific
• Strategize the production and delivery of mannequins and props with Store Project and Retail Operations team for new store openings
• Work closely with Store Project and in-store VM Ambassador to ensure the display is well adopted for any store concept and fixture changes

• In charge of the VM budgets and optimize the efficiency of VM expenses in Asia Pacific
• Formulate and provide VM budgeting and expense reports as needed
• Source and negotiate for the best contractors to deliver the highest quality of materials, tools, props, artworks and installation
• Plan and prepare alternatives for production and installation limitation at each zone in Asia Pacific

• Work closely with HQ VM team to deliver timely impactful seasonal windows
• Localise window material and production method with Asia Pacific production vendors to achieve the same effect (if not better) as the HQ design
• Monitor all window production and installation quality of window display across Asia Pacific
• Produce and centralise new window installation report for HQ VM
• Work with Marketing, DOS store team and business partner to make sure all lightbox graphic change are well executed

• Conduct regular VM training to sales team and business partners on latest VM guidelines and special product display
• Identify, train and develop potential in-store VM Ambassador dedicated to help the sales team to maintain the quality of display at all times in all stores
• Manage the in-store VM Ambassadors in Asia Pacific and control the execution of all VM display according to HQ guideline

• Work with other departments where necessary and participate in other ad hoc projects, including but not limited to company presentations, marketing events, special pop up, in-mall advertising space installation

• Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising, Interior Design or equivalent
• 8+ years’ experience in visual merchandising, preferably in the luxury industry - regional experience
• Excellent organization skills and ability to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Attention to details
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop, knowledge of AutoCad will be an advantage
• Able to work late nights for overnight setup supervision
• Able to work independently

We are not including extraneous job postings or non-applicable content from other roles in this refined description.