ABOUT SAINT LAURENT Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called ‘Rive Gauche’, synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio- cultural landscape. In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe. Today, Saint Laurent collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear. We are currently seeking a Visual Merchandising Assistant who will report to the Visual Merchandising Manager as part of our dynamic team.

ROLE

You will support the overall visual merchandising in-season process working closely with Visual Merchandising Manager and store employees. (1 Year Fixed Term Contract)

MISSION

• Work closely with the Visual Merchandising Manager on window displays and visual merchandising directions for Korea
• Support the overall visual merchandising in-season process and visit stores as required to ensure consistent excellence of visual presentation standards, and consistent roll-out of all departmental visual merchandising strategies
• Assist to implement and execute display / merchandising direction in retail stores on a daily basis 
• Provide feedback and recommendations on product style, mix and consistency of all visual programs in all stores
• Monitor and provide VM training and guidelines for all stores
• Source and prepare props for window and store functions
• Responsible for VM tools maintenance and upkeep
• Liaise with key cross-functional business partners, including Retail Operations, Store Planning and Merchandising
• Assist in other ad hoc duties and projects

PROFILE

• Degree holder in Visual Merchandising, Art, Graphic Design or related disciplines 
• Minimum 3 years proven experience in the field of Visual Merchandising
• Knowledgeable of VM techniques, window set up, in-store display and styling
• Enthusiastic for fashion industry, with creativity and strong commercial sense
• Fast-learner, self-motivated, mature and able to work under pressure
• Good command of both written and spoken English
• Proficient in computer skills and multimedia applications including Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD and Photoshop
• Travel is required

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.