Vice President, Global Visual Merchandising

Tory Burch • New York, NY

11d

About The Position

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today! This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because: You are a visionary creative leader who understands how powerful brand storytelling comes to life in physical spaces. You thrive at the intersection of creativity, consumer experience, and commercial impact, translating brand strategy into compelling visual experiences that inspire customers and elevate the brand across every retail touchpoint. As VP, Global Visual Merchandising, you will define the global creative vision for visual merchandising and brand environments, shaping how Tory Burch is experienced across retail, wholesale, outlet, and partner channels worldwide. You bring a strong aesthetic point of view, deep understanding of luxury retail, and the ability to influence and align teams across a complex global organization. You are equally comfortable developing big ideas, refining creative details, and leading teams through execution, all while maintaining a relentless focus on brand consistency, innovation, and customer engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Fine Arts, Fashion, Architecture, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 12-15+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, creative direction, or related disciplines, including significant experience within a global fashion, luxury, or lifestyle brand.
• 5-7+ years of senior leadership experience leading creative, design, or visual merchandising teams.
• Proven success developing and directing large-scale visual merchandising concepts, flagship experiences, window programs, and retail environments.
• Experience creating global creative standards, playbooks, guidelines, and toolkits for regional or international teams.
• Strong conceptual and aesthetic sensibility with the ability to translate brand and product narratives into compelling physical storytelling.
• Deep understanding of retail design, spatial design, materials, fabrication, lighting, and experiential environments.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance creative ambition, commercial objectives, and operational realities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with experience partnering effectively across senior leadership teams.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing creative teams, including talent planning and succession development.
• Strong global perspective and experience adapting creative concepts for diverse markets and consumer audiences.
• Ability to operate both at a high-level strategic visioning stage and within detailed creative reviews.
• Willingness to travel internationally as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the global visual merchandising strategy, translating brand narratives, product stories, and seasonal campaigns into inspiring retail experiences that strengthen brand equity and drive customer connection.
• Establish the creative vision for windows, in-store presentations, mannequin styling, experiential activations, and branded environments, ensuring a consistent and compelling expression of the Tory Burch brand worldwide.
• Partner closely with Brand Marketing, Creative, Design, Retail Design, Store Planning, Merchandising, and regional Visual Merchandising teams to create the global standards, toolkits, and creative frameworks that guide execution across markets.
• Serve as a key member of the Brand leadership team, bringing insights from consumer behavior, cultural shifts, retail innovation, and competitive trends to inform long-term strategy and future concepts.
• Champion creative innovation that differentiates the brand while balancing operational feasibility and business objectives.
• Oversee the creative development process from concept through prototype, partnering closely with Store Design, Production, and Sourcing teams to ensure the highest standards of design, craftsmanship, and execution.
• Inspire teams, cultivate talent, and continuously evolve how the Tory Burch brand comes to life around the world through strong leadership, collaboration, and creative vision.

Benefits

• Generous benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• Generous employee discount
• Access to exclusive sample sales
• Free executive coaching on-demand
• Opportunities to give back through the Tory Burch Foundation
• Paid volunteer days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive