Global Visual Merchandising Manager

Dolce & Gabbana, a leader in the world of luxury fashion, has an exceptional career opportunity available for a Global Visual Merchandiser Manager based in Milan. The successful candidate will be part of the Global Visual Merchandising Department.

Main Activities and Responsibilities:

• Embrace Company VM strategy, creating relevant guidelines accordingly in order to share the creative vision with the Global and Regional teams
• Ensure execution of all VM concepts across relevant territory in line with guidelines and timelines from HQ, through regular store visits and reporting
• Guarantee visual excellence and consistency in product display across all Regions, including retail stores, department stores, and Wholesale
• Check and oversee the photo reports (VM reports) received from Regional teams and share feedback in order to improve
• Understand Regional needs in order to suggest strategies and local adaptations to VM Director
• Partner with Merchandising department in order to receive the necessary information for a consistent seasonal product display, in accordance with the product and image strategies                      
• Manage and coordinate the seasonal VM training to all markets
• Ensure creative vision that supports and drives commercial results
• Lead the Global team in managing all VM KPIs
• Oversee of monthly store visit schedule of team members
• Coordinate the dedicated team and oversee their work, ensuring high standards are maintained across the business
• Involvement in VM aspects of corporate events: Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria, Alta Gioielleria, press resee, important in-store events etc.
• Manage new store openings Visual Merchandising processes
• Closely partner with Merchandising, Retail, Wholesale and Marketing department in order to receive the necessary information for a consistent seasonal product display, in accordance with product and image strategies               

Key Requirements & Competencies:

• Solid prior experience in a similar WW role within the luxury industry
• Fluent English
• Ability to both communicate and negotiate effectively
• Strong luxury feeling and contemporary insight 
• Photoshop and Powerpoint knowledge

Location: Italy, Milan