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VM Specialist - Korea

Arc'teryx· Merchandising – Visual Merchandising
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Hybrid (Goyang, Gyeonggi-do)Full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

VM Specialist - Korea trains and guides retail teams to execute market-leading retail experiences, delivering monthly directives on floor layouts, product presentation, and marketing strategies to reinforce brand vision. Partners cross-functionally to bring seasonal direction to life at retail and provides feedback to Retail, Merchandising, Allocations, Marketing and Store Design teams. Requires regular travel; based around Seoul with ability to travel Korea and to NSO in APAC as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with Korea VM team and APAC VM team to develop and evolve VM directives to strengthen the in-store consumer experience and successful implementation of brand vision
  • Developing a regular communication cadence and feedback structure with the retail teams and Regional Managers to align on how to deliver VM excellence in your region
  • Partnering with Korea VM team and APAC VM team to plan and execute New Store Openings (NSO) strategy, reflective of local market and product assortment
  • Visiting local markets on a regular basis and travelling to other sites as required to support NSOs
  • Conducting quarterly market visits to coach, mentor, and provide feedback to keep teams accountable and aligned in providing a premium retail experience
  • Leading inspirational training sessions for NSOs, season launches and capsule releases in collaboration with the Retail Excellence team, while continuously driving VM development and training initiatives within your region
  • Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain
  • Creating and continuously evolving VM concept strategies based on global marketplace and consumer trends
  • Initiating development of new VM tools and processes to drive efficiencies and transparency
  • Developing high business acumen for your region to inform NSOs and retail product assortment

Qualifications

  • University degree in Visual Merchandising, Art & Design, Marketing or Business Management
  • 4+ years’ Visual Merchandising experience with outdoor or sportwear apparel, including 2 years’ experience leading a team or overseeing a region
  • Experience managing a budget with strong organizational skills
  • Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Creative problem solver with ability to develop strategic solutions within budgets and timelines
  • Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
  • Passion for Visual Merchandising and career in retail
  • Enthusiastic and creative with design and color sense, eye for detail and interest in trends
  • Strong understanding of the active apparel market within the outdoor industry and key outdoor activities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and experienced with Adobe Create Suite
  • Willing and able to travel up to 70% of time

Skills

Required:Visual MerchandisingBudget ManagementProject ManagementCommunication & PresentationTravel FlexibilitySoftware Proficiency
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Arc'teryx

Outdoor Clothing, Technical Outerwear, & Accessories | Arc'teryx United States

Arc'teryx is a high performance outdoor equipment company known for leading innovations in climbing, skiing and alpine technologies

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