Manager, Visual Merchandising in Montréal

Company Description: We’re RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited. We’ve been part of the fabric of Canada’s fashion landscape since 1926, and today, we’re elevating our iconic brands – Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN Penningtons. Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all. With close to 400 stores nationwide and collections designed right here at home, in Canada, we offer an exceptional customer experience.

Job Description: Bring fashion to life. Create inspiring store experiences. Make your mark at PENN Penningtons. We believe great style is for everybody and every body. We're passionate about fashion, confidence and creating shopping experiences that make our customers feel amazing. We're looking for a Manager, Visual Merchandising who lives and breathes fashion, has an incredible eye for styling and loves turning creative ideas into unforgettable in-store experiences.

Reporting to the Creative Director, you'll be the creative force behind how our brand comes to life in stores. From statement-making windows and inspiring mannequin looks to seasonal fashion stories and impactful product presentations, you'll shape how our customers discover, experience and connect with our collections. This is a hands-on, creative role for someone who loves being close to the product, isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and knows how to balance bold ideas with commercial impact.

What You'll Do:

• Bring our fashion stories to life.
• Create seasonal and monthly visual concepts that showcase our collections, inspire our customers and elevate the PENN Penningtons brand experience.
• Own the visual impact.
• Develop creative direction for windows, mannequins, key looks, tables, walls, props and standout moments throughout our stores.
• Get hands-on with the product.
• Lead monthly mock-store setups, style mannequins, experiment with layouts and bring fresh ideas to product presentation.
• Turn creativity into action.
• Develop clear visual guidelines, planograms and store tools that make your vision easy to execute across our store network.
• Connect fashion with strategy.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Design to bring seasonal collections, colour stories, product flow and outfitting opportunities to life.
• Make it happen together.
• Partner with Creative, Marketing, Merchandising, Design and Store Operations to deliver exciting, consistent and commercially impactful store experiences.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of visual merchandising experience in fashion retail, ideally within a multi-store environment.
• A standout portfolio showcasing your creativity in fashion styling, mannequin presentation, windows and in-store storytelling.
• An exceptional eye for fashion, colour, proportion, outfitting and product presentation, with a pulse on emerging trends.
• Hands-on experience developing seasonal visual concepts, store layouts, planograms and clear visual merchandising guidelines.
• A creative, collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, with strong planning, presentation and project management skills.
• Fluency in English and French to effectively communicate visual direction and collaborate with store teams across Canada.

Why You'll Love This Role:

This is your opportunity to put your creative stamp on a brand that celebrates individuality, confidence and style. You'll have the freedom to think creatively, work directly with fashion collections, collaborate with passionate teams and see your ideas come to life across our stores. If you're a fashion storyteller at heart, love creating beautiful retail experiences and want to make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.

Additional Information: What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible Time Off: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral Rewards: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team.
• Growth opportunities: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.