About the Role
POP MART is seeking a Flagship In-Store Visual Merchandiser to manage the visual presentation of their new London flagship store. This role involves hands-on execution, team leadership, and commercial awareness, translating global VM direction into a brand-true environment while training the store team on visual standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-opening window and store checks, ensuring impeccable standards before opening.
- Check and update VM standards and product placement across all categories.
- Plan and execute larger VM moves during pre-opening hours and smaller updates during trading hours.
- Empower the store team to share responsibility for maintaining VM standards.
- Oversee product displays and stock presentation, ensuring consistent representation.
- Ensure the closing team completes a VM checklist for display resets.
- Manage VM prop inventory, including stocktaking and organization.
- Communicate with the Regional Visual Merchandiser regarding product newness, shortages, and improvement suggestions.
- Conduct regular floor walks with management to review standards and discuss visual strategy.
- Lead VM training for new store team members and provide ongoing guidance.
- Lead preparation for seasonal launches in partnership with relevant teams.
- Install new window displays and product launches, updating in-store displays post-launch.
- Localize global and regional VM direction for the flagship store and UK audience.
- Analyze customer engagement and sales data to refine display effectiveness.
- Support new store openings and marketing events in the UK network as needed.
- Work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight shifts.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, Event Setup, or a related field.
- 3+ years of proven experience in visual merchandising within a fast-paced, high-footfall retail environment.
- Flagship or premium lifestyle brand experience is a strong advantage.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating creative, brand-aligned display concepts and spatial planning.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a hands-on approach to daily store presentation.
- Confident communicator, able to lead and train store teams and collaborate across multicultural, cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable making fast, confident VM decisions in response to a changing shop floor.
- Willingness and flexibility to work early, late, or overnight shifts around launches.
- Willingness to travel to other UK locations as required.
Skills
- Visual Merchandising
- Retail Design
- Event Setup
- Team Leadership
- Commercial Awareness
- Communication
- Training
- Spatial Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Window Display Installation
- Product Display
- Stock Presentation
- Inventory Management
- Data Analysis
Location
- London (POP MART UK Flagship Store)
Work Type
- Full time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- 3+ years of proven experience in visual merchandising
Education Level
- Tertiary qualification in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, Event Setup, or a related field
Benefits
- Monthly appreciation gifts featuring POP MART designs
- Structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Training and development programmes
- Regular team events
About the Company
- POP MART is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry, centered around IP.
- The company has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators.
- POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs.
- Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono.
- POP MART operates over 550 physical stores and more than 2,500 Robo Shops globally.
- The company reaches audiences in over 90 countries and regions through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms.
- POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem spanning multiple industries.
- Ventures include immersive intellectual property themed parks, licensing and co-branding with global brands, and art toy expos.
- POP MART has a strong presence in key European markets and is expanding into new high potential markets.
Equal Opportunity
- POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
