Visual Merchandising Manager

Gianvito Rossi founded his Maison in Milan in 2006, where he has been presenting his collections ever since, while still sinking the firm roots of artisanal excellence in San Mauro Pascoli in Emilia-Romagna, one of the most renowned regions in Italy for the production of luxury footwear.

With its strong attention to quality, contemporary vision and less-is-more aesthetic, the Italian luxury brand immediately established itself as a key player on the global accessories’ scene.

Quintessence of Italian craftsmanship and innovation merged together, Gianvito Rossi styles are feminine, sophisticated and modern. At once timely and timeless, each one is made unique by considered design and perfect proportions, that elongate the silhouette, enhance the female figure and bestow an empowering attitude.

Gianvito Rossi has opened exclusive stores in strategic locations all around the world, such as Milan, Rome, Paris, Monte Carlo, London, New York, Dallas, Miami, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Dubai, Doha.

In 2023 Richemont acquires a controlling stake in Gianvito Rossi starting a partnership with its founder.

For our Headquarter in Milan, we are looking for a Visual Merchandising Manager .

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Visual Merchandising Manager is a key brand ambassador responsible for translating the brand's identity and creative vision into compelling, consistent in-store experiences across boutiques and showrooms. Operating at the intersection of retail strategy, brand aesthetics, and operational excellence, this role ensures that every product display — from shoes to accessories — reflects the highest standards of luxury presentation, both at headquarters and across all regional locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

**Product Display & Boutique Styling**

- Curate and execute the display of shoes and accessories across boutiques and showrooms, ensuring an elevated, on-brand visual experience at all times

- Define product hierarchies, focal points, and styling narratives that align with the brand's luxury positioning

- Monitor and maintain display standards on an ongoing basis, adapting to stock changes and new arrivals

**VM Guidelines & Brand Standards**

- Develop, maintain, and evolve comprehensive Visual Merchandising guidelines, covering both corporate evergreen standards and seasonal directives

- Produce detailed VM toolkits, lookbooks, and reference materials to ensure coherent execution across all points of sale

- Continuously review and refine standards in response to market trends, brand evolution, and client feedback

**In-Store Imagery & Visual Updates**

- Oversee the planning and timely update of all in-boutique imagery, including campaign visuals, lifestyle photography, and seasonal graphics

- Collaborate closely with the Creative and Marketing teams to align visual assets with current campaigns and brand messaging

- Manage relationships with print and installation vendors to ensure quality and timeliness

**Display Calendar & Marketing Alignment**

- Build and own the annual VM display calendar, mapping all window changes, interior refreshes, and product highlights in close alignment with the marketing and retail strategy

- Anticipate key brand moments (new collections, MTO, product focus) and plan VM activations accordingly

- Coordinate with the Buying and Merchandising teams to ensure product availability matches planned displays

**Regional Implementation & Coordination**

- Drive consistent VM execution across all regional markets, acting as the central point of reference for local teams and retail partners

- Conduct regular boutique visits and audits to assess compliance, provide hands-on training, and deliver actionable feedback

- Develop remote monitoring tools and reporting frameworks to track implementation quality in markets where direct presence is limited

- Train and coach regional VM coordinators and store managers, building internal capability and a shared visual culture

ABOUT YOU

- 5–8 years of experience in Visual Merchandising, ideally within luxury fashion, footwear, or accessories

- Strong aesthetic sensibility with a deep understanding of luxury retail codes and client experience

- Proven ability to develop brand guidelines and translate creative concepts into operational tools

- Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines

- Confident communicator with experience managing cross-functional and cross-regional relationships

- Proficiency in design tools (Power Point, Photoshop, Excel) and retail planning tools

- Willingness to travel regularly to the HQ in San Mauro Pascoli, boutiques and regional markets

- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus