VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER

Los Angeles Collective LLC • New York, NY

13h • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Visual Merchandising Manager, you will be the steward of the L'AGENCE in-store aesthetic, ensuring brand excellence and consistency across our retail fleet, including full-price stores, outlets, and wholesale locations. This role is based in either Los Angeles or New York City.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of visual merchandising experience, with a significant background in the luxury fashion sector is essential for translating the brand’s premium essence into retail spaces.
• Proven ability to blend high-impact creativity (for displays) with strategic thinking (for business growth and profitability).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills to manage multiple priorities, large-scale store installations, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for detail in both the creative and operational aspects, from maintaining luxury standards to managing complex store installations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively present ideas, influence cross-functional partners, and lead training sessions.
• A highly collaborative approach, comfortable coordinating with merchandising, buying, and store leadership teams to adapt and execute strategies at the store level.
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 80%) for store installations, openings, and field team support.
• Comfort with the physical work required for installations, including lifting and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Translate the L'AGENCE brand ethos into physical retail spaces, ensuring a consistent, premium, and luxury experience across various locations.
• Oversee all floor sets, continuously assess store displays, and collaborate with business partners to achieve maximum Return on Investment (ROI).
• Lead the visual direction for all new store openings and pop-up shops, ensuring they embody the brand's identity from day one.
• Design and oversee the installation of seasonal, eye-catching window displays that tell the L'AGENCE story and enhance the brand's luxury appeal. Ensure displays are regularly updated and align with brand guidelines.
• Develop and coach store and field teams on seasonal visual merchandising strategies, product presentation, and store maintenance to foster a skilled team with a focus on operational excellence and creativity.
• Actively participate in the recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring of new visual merchandising talent.
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams, including Marketing, Buying, and Merchandising, to ensure visual strategies support business objectives and optimize the customer journey.
• Lead and mentor the sales visual team, promoting a high level of motivation, creativity, and productivity.
• Manage effective and regular communication between the headquarters, field teams, and stores to ensure visual standards are consistently and efficiently executed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed