Manager of Visual Merchandising, East Coast

HUGO BOSS Fashions, Inc. • New York, NY

4h • $95,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Manager – East Coast leads a team of Visual Merchandisers to deliver a consistent, elevated brand presentation across HUGO BOSS retail stores, shop-in-shops and outlets on the East Coast. This role sets the visual strategy for the region, ensures flawless execution of windows and in-store merchandising, and partners closely with retail and corporate teams to drive commercial results and a best-in-class customer experience.

Requirements

• Strength in leadership and merchandising skills
• Strong organizational and operational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to work extra hours as needed
• Lead by example, acts professionally, demonstrates respect
• 8 + years of Visual Merchandising Experience with at least 3 years of Management experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Adobe Creative Suite background preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Visual Merchandising or Fine Arts preferred

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee the New York Metro Market as the key point of contact.
• Manage and provide clear direction to a team of Visual Merchandisers across the East Coast.
• Ensure the team rigorously follows company visual standards, guidelines and brand principles.
• Coach and develop team members, conduct regular feedback sessions and support their growth in styling, merchandising and project management.
• Develop strong relationships with store management teams and Retail corporate partners to understand store needs and business priorities.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations, Merchandising, Store Planning and Marketing to align visual strategies with commercial objectives.
• Act as the key visual merchandising contact for East Coast stores and wholesale shops.
• Oversee the elevation and maintenance of a consistent, premium visual presentation across US retail stores and wholesale shops, with a primary focus on the East Coast network.
• Ensure visual guidelines are adapted appropriately to different store formats, footprints and customer profiles, while maintaining brand consistency.
• Deliver stylistically compelling mannequin looks across all HUGO BOSS product classifications (e.g., tailoring, casualwear, athleisure, accessories).
• Review and approve the teams looks to ensure high standards of styling, fit, composition and color balance.
• Train and support store teams in visual competency, including zoning, product placement, fixture maintenance and mannequin styling.
• Implement training tools (workshops, store visits, digital training content) to embed best-in-class standards.
• Monitor store execution and provide ongoing coaching to build a strong VM culture in the region.
• Support cross-functional teams in all store openings, relocations, expansions and refits on the East Coast.
• Lead or oversee VM planning and execution for new store setups, ensuring alignment with global concepts and local needs.
• Participate in project meetings to represent VM requirements and timelines.
• Manage the visual travel budget for the East Coast VM team, optimizing travel plans for impact and efficiency. Track and report on budget usage and ensure compliance with company guidelines.
• Coordinate the team calendar, including store visits, installations, openings, showrooms and key business events.
• Oversee installation and execution of all seasonal windows and in-store visual elements in the region.
• Ensure timely and accurate implementation of global concepts, local adaptations and promotional campaigns.
• Supervise the setup and ongoing maintenance of the showroom for seasonal markets (4 per year).
• Partner with Merchandising, Sales and Marketing to ensure the showroom reflects current collections and strategic priorities.

Benefits

• 21 Paid Days Off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off
• Paid Parental Leave for FT employees
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option
• 401(K) with company match
• SHIP (Share Investment Program) Offers eligible employees the opportunity to become a co-owner and acquire shares in HUGO BOSS AG at special SHIP conditions.
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Employee Discount Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness
• Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree