Head of Visual Merchandising

The Head of VM is responsible for developing and driving the global visual merchandising strategy, ensuring a consistent and impactful brand experience across all regions and store formats. the Head of VM manages a team of regional VM Managers, and collaborates closely with key cross-functional partners (Styling, Merchandising, Allocation, Retail Managers, and Retail Operations). This role requires an exceptional blend of creativity, commercial acumen, and operational expertise, with a strong understanding of menswear and global retail dynamics.

What you will do: 

Global VM Strategy & Execution

• Define and lead the global VM strategy, ensuring alignment with brand identity, seasonal trend, regional needs and commercial objectives.
• Partner with the Creative, Allocation and Merchandising teams to constantly evolve VM strategies and in store execution
• Partner with Store development on new store designs

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global VM team, including Regional VM Managers and their teams (EMEA, USA, APAC).
• Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure continuous growth and excellence.
• Oversee global VM training initiatives, ensuring consistency in execution and the upskilling of both regional teams and store VM ambassadors.

Who you are:

• 10+ years of experience in VM with international exposure.
• Experienced with retail business with 100+ stores globally, with high sales volume
• Excellent knowledge of menswear styling, fits, and fabrications.
• Proven record of managing international teams 15+ people
• Ability to travel frequently, The role requires frequent travel across regions (EU, US, APAC). Working from our EMEA office is preferred but not mandatory.
• Autonomous and independent, able to manage your priorities and make sure you deliver great work in the established time frames
• Entrepreneurial mentality, you have a problem-solving attitude
• Strong verbal and visual presentation skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

What you will get:

• Autonomy - we don't care for needles signing off and want you to get things done.
• Opportunity - make an impact - Disrupt men's tailoring and be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company that takes customer satisfaction very seriously.
• Growth - we consider your potential at least as valuable as your current skill set. We want you to grow and to learn. We will help you to do so.
• Corporate Social Responsibility- we are committed to doing business in a sustainable manner. That's why we aim to only work with suppliers that meet the internationally recognized standards of the International Labour Organization.
• Style - Opportunity to work with a beautiful, high-quality product.
• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary of €88000 - €115000 annually, and is dependent on a candidate's relevant skills and experience.