VM Manager

At Gant, we are continuing to strengthen and elevate our global retail experience, creating inspiring and commercially impactful environments for our customers around the world. As our new VM Manager, you will play a key role in shaping how the brand comes to life across all markets and retail concepts. 

 

This is a business-critical position where you will own and continuously develop Gant’s global visual merchandising strategy, ensuring a consistent, premium, and customer-focused experience across our retail network. Working closely with Product Creation, Merchandising, Retail, and regional teams, you will translate product stories, brand direction, and commercial priorities into engaging in-store experiences that drive both customer engagement and business results. 

Based in Stockholm, you will lead global visual merchandising initiatives, develop seasonal and non-seasonal guidelines, support store openings and concept implementations, and help raise visual standards across the organization. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and lead the creation of seasonal and non-seasonal visual merchandising guidelines. 

• Own and continuously evolve Gant’s global visual merchandising language, standards, and best practices. 

• Create visual plans, display principles, and styling guidelines across all retail concepts and markets. 

• Ensure visual presentation supports both brand objectives and commercial performance. 

• Lead the development and rollout of seasonal implementation packages through relevant platforms and tools. 

• Train, coach, and support regional VM and retail experience teams through workshops, masterclasses, and on-site visits. 

• Partner closely with Merchandising, Product Creation, and Retail teams to deliver exceptional product presentation and compelling category storytelling. 

We are looking for a highly visual and commercially driven visual merchandising professional who combines strong brand understanding with the ability to deliver impactful customer experiences across multiple markets. 

To succeed in this role, you likely have: 

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior Visual Merchandising role, such as VM Manager, Field VM, or Visual Merchandiser. 

• Strong experience within premium fashion and retail environments. 

• An excellent eye for styling, product presentation, customer experience, and visual storytelling. 

• A strong commercial mindset with the ability to interpret sales performance, sell-through, stock levels, and assortment data. 

• Proven experience developing and implementing global visual merchandising standards and guidelines. 

• Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills. 

• Fluency in English and the ability to travel internationally when required. 

As a person, you are collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance creativity and commercial priorities. You enjoy working across functions and cultures, influencing stakeholders, and continuously finding new ways to enhance the customer experience and strengthen the brand presence in-store. 

 

Apply with your CV in English by 2026/10/31. Our team reviews applications on a rolling basis, so seize the opportunity to join us by submitting your application today  

GANT stands as an emblem of American Sportswear, symbolizing timeless style and innovation across 70+ global markets. As a company, we blend heritage with contemporary flair, crafting apparel for the bold, the curious, and the imaginative. Our brand represents more than fashion; it's a tradition of excellence and authenticity. As an employer, we foster a culture of continuous learning and creativity, inviting high performers to join our diverse team of innovators. At GANT, we're not just shaping the future of fashion; we're redefining what it means to dress with purpose and passion.