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About the Role

The Director of Visual Merchandising, USA leads the strategic direction, execution, and evolution of the HUGO BOSS visual merchandising experience across U.S. retail and wholesale channels. This role ensures a consistent, elevated, and commercially focused brand presentation, translating global standards into regional execution. The Director collaborates with cross-functional partners to drive floorsets, launches, campaigns, and seasonal initiatives, supporting brand storytelling and business performance. This position also leads and develops the regional Visual Merchandising team, building the necessary structure, capabilities, and operational discipline for premium execution at scale. The role is critical in strengthening the customer experience and maximizing productivity in the U.S. market.

Responsibilities

Create, distribute, and implement visual merchandising direction supporting all points of sale across US retail and wholesale channels.
Direct a team of eight Regional VM's responsible for visual compliance and training throughout all US retail, factory outlet, and wholesale points of sale.
Conduct regular market visits throughout the US to assess visual compliance and conduct training workshops with Regional VM's to facilitate sales growth through merchandising.
Lead senior leadership through monthly floorset sign-offs to deliberate on all aspects of seasonal work prior to global distribution.
Collaborate with merchandising, brand marketing, store design, and e-commerce teams to ensure strategic seasonal alignment across the integrated marketplace.
Partner with the Global VM team in the development and execution of all seasonal visual campaigns, compliance tools, and in-store visual strategies for the US market.
Manage the logistical planning and implementation of quarterly window installations across all US retail stores.
Facilitate all window and in-store marketing needs for retail and factory outlet stores.
Manage the annual visual budget, encompassing all seasonal window roll-outs and in-store visual collateral across all distribution channels.

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years of Visual Merchandising experience, preferably in the luxury industry.
Strong leadership, strategy, operational, and merchandising skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong organization, prioritization, and analytical skills.
Ability to be creative and detail-oriented.
Ability to be proactive with strong problem-solving skills; solution-oriented.
Demonstrates high energy and strong work ethic.
Strong understanding of financial analytics.
Experience working with a large volume of product; demonstrates premium commercial project management skills.
Possess a clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them.
Retail/Wholesale background.
Ability to travel both locally and globally.
Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, and Power Point programs.
Ability to lead by example, professional.

Skills

Visual Merchandising
Leadership
Strategy
Operations
Merchandising
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Presentation skills
Teamwork
Organization
Prioritization
Analytical skills
Creativity
Detail-oriented
Proactive
Problem-solving
Financial analytics
Commercial project management
Financial measurements
Retail
Wholesale
Photoshop
Illustrator
Excel
Power Point

Location

Work Type

Hybrid Working Model
Flexible Commuting
Flexible Fridays & Summer Fridays

Experience Level

8+ years of Visual Merchandising experience

Education Level

BA degree in Visual Merchandising or Fine Arts, preferred

Salary/Compensations

$60,000 - $65,000 per year

Benefits

Hybrid Working Model
Flexible Commuting
Flexible Fridays & Summer Fridays
21 paid days off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount Program
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option
401(K) with company match
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Commuter Benefits (Pre-tax)
Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness
Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance
Gym membership discount

About the Company

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands.
At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions.
What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!
At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique.
Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

Equal Opportunity

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large.
Our inclusive culture embraces each person’s authenticity and individuality.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity.
And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.