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Visual Merchandising Manager | Window, Pop-up & In-store Experience Design
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YUEN LEE

Visual Merchandising Manager | Window, Pop-up & In-store Experience Design
Led visual merchandising teams for over 20 years, transforming luxury and fashion retail environments across Hong Kong, GreaterChina, and Asia Pacific to elevate brand presence and customer engagement. Led the development and implementation of seasonalstories, window displays, mannequins, in-store highlights, pop-ups, product launches, and store openings/refits, combining strategicplanning with hands-on execution to enhance visual merchandising and drive customer engagement. Collaborated closely with HQcreative studios and commercial teams to adapt brand guidelines into locally tailored, commercially successful executions. Developed anddelivered comprehensive training programs, built effective guidelines, and facilitated cross-functional collaboration with merchandising,retail operations, marketing, and external contractors to achieve [number] key objectives.
Storymaker
IVE SHATIN - Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Greater London, England, Great Britain
Great Britain

Professional Background

  • Current Status
    Unemployed
  • Profession
    3D Designer
    Exhibition Designer
    Project Manager
  • Fields
    Media
    Fashion
    Luxury
  • Work Experience
    More than 15 years (More than 15 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 1-5 people
  • Skills
    VM strategy
    Brand standards
    Window design
    Pop-up concept
    Mannequin styling
    Outfitting
    Seasonal campaigns
    Store openings
    Refurbishment
    VM training
    Guideline creation
    Contractor management
    Vendor management
    Budget management
    Timeline management
    Cross-region collaboration
    Adobe Illustrator
    Photoshop
    SketchUp
    Premiere Pro
    3D rendering
  • Languages
    Chinese
    Native or Bilingual
    English
    Professional
    Chinese
    Fluent
  • Highest Level of Education
    High school

Job Search Preferences

  • Current Status
    Ready to interview
  • Desired Job Type
    Full-time
    Remote Only
  • Desired Positions
    Visual Merchandising
  • Desired Work Locations
    Watford District, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
  • Freelance
    Full-time freelancer

Work Experience

Visual Merchandising & 3D Rendering Consultant

Feb 2025 - Present
Partnered with client stakeholders to align creative intent, feasibility and store constraints; coordinated suppliers, production and on-site set-up managing timelines and installation logistics; designed souvenir concepts, in-store highlights and seasonal focal points; delivered 3D window renderings and visual proposals for premium fashion houses and retail teams (including Rag & Bone, Hermès and Kering group brands).
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Visual Merchandising Manager, Asia Pacific & Greater China

ARMANI
Full-time
Jul 2019 - Feb 2025
5 yrs 8 mos
Led regional VM for franchise partners ensuring consistent brand storytelling, styling and in-store execution aligned with Milan HQ guidelines; planned seasonal roll-outs and commercial moments translating buying/assortment into visual priorities; partnered with commercial team and HQ studio to tailor visual packs, mannequin styling and window direction; delivered VM training and store support (remote + on-site); coordinated window and in-store installations with partners and vendors managing briefs, artwork/prop requirements, schedules and sign-off.

Regional Visual Merchandising Manager, Asia Pacific

Aquascutum
Full-time
Dec 2017 - Jun 2019
1 yr 7 mos
Maintained brand VM standards across Asia Pacific stores applying UK head office guidelines to local store conditions and product mix; refreshed windows, mannequin styling and in-store prop presentation for seasonal narratives; supported store openings and interior works coordinating contractors, site readiness and visual set-up; built practical tools and checklists to align store teams on daily maintenance and visual standards.

Visual Merchandising Manager / Visual Product Presentation Manager / Visual Studio Manager

Feb 2013 - Nov 2017
4 yrs 10 mos
Managed Hong Kong store VM execution leading a team to deliver seasonal stories and high standards across departments; aligned visual priorities with merchandising, marketing and store operations; created VM guidelines and training content for Hong Kong and China teams and coached store VM on standards, styling and presentation detail; led windows and atrium highlights through studio function translating creative concepts into buildable plans, managed budgets and vendors, and oversaw installation; supported new store openings by planning visual zoning, fixtures, props and set-up schedules.
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Visual Merchandising Manager, Hong Kong

ImagineX
Full-time
Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
4 mos
Led VM execution for Marc Jacobs brand stores maintaining high visual standards across windows and in-store focus areas; designed and briefed contractors on window and in-store set-ups ensuring build quality, safety and brand consistency.
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Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager, Asia Pacific

GIVENCHY
Full-time
Jul 2008 - Apr 2012
3 yrs 10 mos
Supported regional VM across Asia Pacific stores maintaining windows, mannequin styling and in-store presentation in line with Paris HQ direction; worked with project teams on store openings and renovations planning visuals, coordinating logistics and executing installations; provided store guidance and follow-up to maintain standards after roll-outs and seasonal changes.

Senior Visual Merchandiser

Jun 2007 - Jun 2008
1 yr 1 mo
Executed day-to-day VM maintenance and seasonal refresh for windows, mannequins and in-store highlights; ensured product presentation aligned with trading priorities and premium department store standards.
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Visual Merchandiser

H&M
Full-time
Nov 2006 - Jun 2007
8 mos
Set up windows and in-store visual direction based on campaign calendar and trend guidance; assisted with store openings and promotional floor moves ensuring fast, accurate execution.
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Visual Merchandiser

Dec 2004 - Nov 2006
2 yrs 0 mos
Designed and executed product launch staging and counter/boutique openings for luxury brands (e.g., Lancôme, Biotherm, shu uemura, Helena Rubinstein, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Kiehl’s); managed display roll-out across POS counters including testers, graphics, fixtures and campaign materials ensuring premium presentation and brand compliance.
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Visual Merchandiser

Levi Strauss & Co
Full-time
Sep 2003 - Dec 2004
1 yr 4 mos
Created store visuals including posters, props and window displays; merchandised product to support key stories and trends; provided VM training and practical maintenance support to store teams.

Display Artist

Chevignon
Full-time
Feb 2001 - Mar 2003
2 yrs 2 mos
Designed and installed in-store POP and window displays for Hong Kong, Macau and China stores; worked closely with store teams to adapt concepts to different store formats while keeping consistency.

Education

Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
Advertising and Packaging
1998 - 2000
High School Diploma
N/A
1997 - 1998