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About the Role
Michael Kors is seeking talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion to join our creative, fast-paced environment. This role reports to the CEO of Japan & Korea and is part of the Visual Merchandising department.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with domestic and international teams to enhance customer experience and drive sales.
- Conduct effective meetings with the merchandising team.
- Approve and create local guidelines based on product and buying strategies, adhering to global guidelines.
- Liaise with the Global VMD team in NY, participate in global calls, and lead the localization of seasonal windows for both full price and outlet channels.
- Manage store openings, renewals, events, and related logistics.
- Coach and develop VM department team members to support the company's vision.
- Oversee the VM Expert program, selecting and nurturing VM talent from sales associates.
- Manage the VM team's budget.
- Recruit and develop talent through succession planning and strong leadership.
- Continuously evaluate team and individual performance, providing consistent feedback.
- Propose and execute traffic-driving initiatives to US/NY using creative abilities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of VMD experience in handbags, leather goods, or RTW brands (international or domestic).
- Advanced knowledge of visual merchandising and its role in customer experience.
- Teamwork, excellent communication, and leadership skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
- Creativity and proposal skills.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, and Word.
- Native-level Japanese language proficiency.
- Business-level English proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking).
Skills
- Visual Merchandising
- Merchandising
- Communication
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Strategic thinking
- Adaptability
- PowerPoint
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Excel
- Word
Location
- Tokyo, Japan
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Benefits
- Cross-brand discounts and employee-only sales across Capri group brands.
- Comprehensive holiday and leave system with annual paid leave.
- Career mobility program within the Capri group.
- Hybrid work model with one day of remote work per week.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
About the Company
- Michael Kors is a world-renowned designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear, established in 1981.
- The company produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens.
- Products include accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and fragrances.
- Michael Kors stores are located in prestigious cities globally, including New York, London, Milan, Paris, Seoul, and Tokyo.
- The company operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering a seamless omnichannel experience.
- Michael Kors is known for creating an enduring, iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach.
- The brand focuses on providing customers with polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous accessories and clothing.
- Michael Kors is a passionate supporter of God's Love We Deliver and has launched 'Watch Hunger Stop' in partnership with the UN World Food Programme to fight world hunger.
Equal Opportunity
- The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
- The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
- The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
- Capri Holdings Limited is committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.
- Reasonable accommodation is available for the interview or application process upon request to CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.