Visual Merchandising Specialist EMEA (m/w/d)

The EMEA Visual Merchandising team is responsible for bringing the Arc'teryx brand to life across our retail environments throughout the region. We partner closely with Retail, Merchandising, Marketing, Store Design and Global Visual Merchandising to deliver consistent, premium brand experiences across Brand Stores and Wholesale partners. From seasonal campaigns and product launches to New Store Openings and retail initiatives, our team ensures every store reflects the highest standards of visual storytelling and execution. As the Visual Merchandising Specialist, you support the Senior Visual Merchandising Lead in executing Visual Merchandising strategies across the EMEA region. This role is based out of the Munich office and is open to hybrid remote work (2 days in the office, 2 days at home and 1 day at the discretion of the manager). Mid-term, the role is foreseen to relocate to Amsterdam/Netherlands.

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Visual Merchandising Lead in delivering the EMEA Visual Merchandising strategy across brand stores, outlets and wholesale partners; Assist in creating and delivering seasonal product presentation decks; Review store photo submissions to evaluate execution against Visual Merchandising guidelines and provide actionable feedback; Support the development and maintenance of regional Visual Merchandising standards, manuals and tools; Own the coordination and execution of assigned Visual Merchandising projects; Coordinate fixture, mannequin, prop and Visual Merchandising asset requirements for assigned projects; Conduct store visits to support execution, training, coaching and ongoing development; Create, maintain and improve Visual Merchandising tools, manuals, product presentation decks, processes and communications; Create content and contribute to regional calls when delegated by the Senior Visual Merchandising Lead; Monitor project timelines, track deliverables and communicate updates, risks and next steps to key partners; Help create ad hoc communication related to business changes that impact product presentation; Support planning, coordination and execution of Wholesale Visual Merchandising initiatives across EMEA; Coordinate Visual Merchandising assets, product styling and outfit preparation for Wholesale initiatives, campaigns and special projects

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in Visual Merchandising or a related field; Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort presenting information to a variety of audiences; Strong eye for product presentation, styling, colour and visual storytelling; Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail; Proactive in identifying opportunities, solving problems and driving projects forward; Highly flexible and thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; Balances autonomy with collaboration and builds strong cross-functional relationships; Familiar with the Arc'teryx brand and products; Strong understanding of the active apparel market within the outdoor industry and the key outdoor activities the company makes products for; Willing and able to travel throughout the EMEA region (up to 70%); Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; Candidates must be eligible to work in Germany

Nice to have

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite; Experience with Figma; Experience with SketchUp