Manager / Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising, Southeast Asia and Australia

Posizione

As the Head of Visual Merchandising for Southeast Asia and Australia, you will be responsible for defining and driving the regional visual merchandising vision and execution across all markets in alignment with global brand strategy. This leadership role will oversee both strategic and operational aspects of visual merchandising, ensuring brand consistency, retail excellence, and elevated client experiences across the region. You will lead a high-performing team, partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders, and act as a key custodian of FENDI’s brand expression in-store, through windows, and across all touchpoints.

This role requires a balance of creativity, commercial acumen, operational rigor, and leadership presence to translate artistic vision into immersive brand experiences that drive business results.

Responsabilità del ruolo

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the regional VM strategy in alignment with global directives and local market insights.
• Serve as the key VM voice in strategic retail planning, store development, client experience, and cross-functional business reviews.
• Provide creative direction and strategic input for all regional product launches, window campaigns, and retail animations.
• Anticipate and adapt visual merchandising approaches based on evolving consumer behaviors, business priorities, and local market dynamics.

Creative Execution & Standards

• Oversee the execution of all window displays, in-store presentations, special projects, and seasonal animations to ensure consistency with brand DNA.
• Collaborate closely with HQ on adapting and localizing global visual concepts while maintaining design integrity.
• Elevate visual storytelling and product presentation to inspire clients and reinforce brand desirability.
• Demonstrate strong creative vision, passion for luxury aesthetics, and acute attention to detail in all executions, ensuring every touchpoint reflects the sophistication and excellence of the FENDI brand.

Project & Budget Management

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of all VM-related projects, including new store openings, refurbishments, pop-ups, and events.
• Manage regional VM budget, ensuring cost efficiency, timely execution, and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee production, sourcing, and logistics of visual elements, managing vendor relationships and compliance with brand standards.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of VM across the region, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Provide ongoing training and capability-building to elevate local teams’ skills and execution quality.
• Champion cross-market collaboration to share best practices and drive consistency across the region.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Retail, Merchandising, Store Planning, Marketing, and Communications teams to ensure alignment on product focus, campaign rollout, and customer experience.
• Act as a strategic partner to retail leadership in driving store productivity and enhancing the visual expression of FENDI’s luxury environment.

Profilo

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in visual merchandising, including 3–5 years in a regional leadership role within luxury retail or fashion.
• Degree or equivalent in Visual Communication, Design, Art, or related field.
• Proven ability to translate brand identity into compelling in-store experiences with commercial impact.
• Strong business and financial acumen; able to manage budgets, assess ROI, and align creative direction with business goals.
• Inspirational leader with a hands-on approach; able to engage, mentor, and develop diverse teams across geographies.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.