FLAGSHIP IN-STORE VISUAL MERCHANDISER at Loewe

FLAGSHIP IN-STORE VISUAL MERCHANDISER at Loewe in Madrid, MD, ES. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

As the Flagship In-Store Visual Merchandiser, you will play a pivotal leadership role in establishing and maintaining the visual standards of the store. Acting as the primary point of contact for visual merchandising initiatives, you will collaborate closely with the Store Management Team and the Regional VM Manager to ensure that all creative actions are delivered. This role requires you to inspire and guide the store team in maintaining a visually stunning environment, with a shared responsibility for upholding the highest standards of display and presentation. The Flagship In-Store VM is responsible for owning the visual expression and day-to-day VM standards of the store, translating Regional VM direction into an impeccably executed environment. The role acts as the key VM point of contact within the store, working closely with the Store Manager, store team and Regional VM Manager to deliver launches, maintain standards and respond to commercial needs. It combines hands-on VM execution, team leadership and commercial awareness, ensuring the store consistently represents the brand at the highest standard.

Job responsibilities

• Conduct the pre-opening window checks, focusing on cleanliness, positioning of product, props and mannequins, styling and lighting, ensuring standards are impeccable.
• Lead the preparation of the store for opening by collaborating with the wider opening team to check and update visual merchandising standards, including: checking VM standards, steaming and placement of all categories for both Men’s and Women’s (Accessories, RTW, Shoes, Jewellery, Eyewear, SLGs); checking overall store cleanliness and maintenance (including lighting); reviewing standards and placement of VM concept props in the pop-in; checking and replacing or updating products and areas that have sold out.
• Plan your weekly schedule to ensure that large large VM moves and changes are actioned in pre-opening hours, including department updates and rotations, new product launches, and window and pop in changes.
• Empower the store team to collectively check and maintain visual merchandising standards throughout the day, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
• Oversee the display of VM draws, ensuring all categories are well-represented and maintained consistently.
• Ensure that for any last pieces sold, the store team validate replacements with you.
• Communicate with the Regional VM Manager about significant changes affecting overall visual merchandising and propose moves or changes.
• Ensure that the store closing team complete the VM checklist, ensuring all displays are reset and ready for the next day.
• Manage the VM prop inventory, ensuring props are properly stored, organized, and available for use.

Communication

• Establish structured communication channels with your Regional VM Manager to provide updates on product newness, shortages, and suggestions for visual merchandising improvements based on trade.
• Ensure that any VM changes or decisions are clearly communicated to the Store Management team, fostering alignment and collaboration.
• Conduct regular floorwalks with your Store Manager and VM Manager to review visual merchandising and discuss long-term strategies.
• Engage daily with the wider team regarding VM updates and changes, and participate in briefings to ensure everyone is informed.
• Support VM training for new Sales Associates and provide ongoing training on VM guidelines for the entire store team.

Launches

• Lead the preparation for each key seasonal launch, ensuring visibility of product offer and deliveries, product preparation, and alignment with the VM Manager on the status of installations.
• Review VM guidelines and understand necessary changes ahead of each launch, including product zoning and layouts.
• Action the installation of new window displays and product launches in collaboration with the regional VM team.
• Post-launch, update the draws to reflect the new visual merchandising.
• Communicate the changes to the store team to ensure everyone understands the new layout and styling requirements.
• Support the regional VM team with wider visual merchandising initiatives across the market, including store openings and special activations.

Work Time

Work closely with the Store Manager and VM Manager to plan your schedule around the store’s VM needs and launch calendar. Maintain flexibility, including early morning and overnight shifts when required for launches or major VM changes.

Profile & Experience

• Proven experience in luxury retail, ideally within a flagship store environment.
• Strong product knowledge with