Roles & Responsibilities: 

1. Store display 
- Oversees the display quality of all DOS stores in South Korea are well executed according to the HQ VM guideline
- Review and feedback to APAC VM team on window and display execution
- Work with in-store VM Ambassadors to provide clear and timely VM guidelines to the team for floor rotation and special setups
- Standardize and centralize monthly VM report to APAC VM team
- Communicate with Supply Chain and Retail Operation teams to produce planogram for all store opening across South Korea
- Support merchandise display for the opening of all store openings in South Korea
- Strategize the production and delivery of VM props with Store Project and Retail Operations team for new store openings 
- Work closely with Store Project team, APAC VM team and in-store VM Ambassador to ensure the display is well adopted for any store concept and fixture changes
- Manage inventory of VM props and coordinate replenishment when required.
 
 2. Cost Control and Sourcing
- In charge of the VM budgets and optimize the efficiency of VM expenses in South Korea
- Formulate and provide VM budgeting and expense reports as needed
- Source and negotiate for the best contractors to deliver the highest quality of materials, tools, props, artworks and installation.

3. Window display & Lightbox
- Work closely with HQ VM team and APAC VM team to deliver timely impactful seasonal windows 
- Localise window material and production method with local vendors to achieve the same effect (if not better) as the HQ design
- Monitor all window production and installation quality of window display across South Korea 
- Produce and centralise new window installation report for HQ VM team and APAC VM team
- Work with Marketing, DOS store team and local vendor to make sure all lightbox graphic change are well executed 
 
4. Training and Management 
- Conduct regular VM training to sales team on latest VM guidelines and special product display
- Identify, train and develop potential in-store VM Ambassador dedicated to help the sales team to always maintain the quality of display
- Manage the in-store VM Ambassadors in South Korea and control the execution of all VM display according to HQ guideline
- Participate in monthly alignment meetings with the APAC VM Manager to review campaign execution, store performance and upcoming initiatives
- Attend weekly meetings with the HQ VM team to receive campaign updates, discuss execution plans, and ensure alignment with global VM standards
 
5. Others
- Work with other departments where necessary and participate in other ad hoc projects, including but not limited to company presentations, marketing events, special pop up, in-mall advertising space installation

Requirements: 
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, or a related field
- 4 to 7 years' experience in visual merchandising (experience in luxury or premium retail preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus)
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both Korean and English.
- Proactive attitude with the ability to work independently under tight schedules
- Able to work late nights for overnight setup supervision
- Availability for travel as needed