**Position Overview:** The **Director, High Jewelry Product Merchandising** will serve as the primary contact for the impactful merchandising display of High Jewelry across global client events and assist with merchandising related initiatives across the Global High Jewelry team. This role requires an individual with extensive experience in High Jewelry product presentation, a deep understanding of luxury merchandising and a trained eye for detail. The Director will be integral in pre-planning conversations, travel onsite to oversee product setup and provide support to ensure flawless execution. Additionally, this individual lead global High Jewelry training initiatives partnering with regional Visual Merchandising teams to instill best practices and elevate the client experience. This role will report into the Director, Global High Jewelry Business Development, Merchandising & Custom Design and ensure alignment across all key responsibilities. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Event Product Merchandising:** + Serve as the primary contact for product merchandising at High Jewelry client events. + Curate visually captivating displays that highlight our craftsmanship, enhance the client journey and drive sales. + Lead pre-event strategy discussions with regional merchandising teams on product zoning and development of event planograms. + Provide on-site event support to oversee exhibition space setup inclusive of forms, lighting focusing and collection displays. + Strategically arrange cohesive jewelry suites focused on collection and gemstone composition while providing a distinct visual hierarchy. + Assist in ad-hoc High Jewelry presentations for Finished Goods and Loose Stones at corporate office and Landmark as needed + **Training and Development:** + Support global merchandising training efforts aimed at elevating the High Jewelry event client experience. + Develop trainings programs to create cohesive global presentation standards focused on impactful visual storytelling across product displays. + Provide best practices and technical guidance on prop selection and lighting standards to showcase the brilliance of our gemstones and diamonds. + Lead trainings with regional merchandising teams to ensure global consistency across all events. + **Cross-Functional Partnerships and Initiatives:** + Close partnership with Global High Jewelry and Client Relations team to align merchandising strategies with overall brand objectives. + Responsible for ensuring internal teams are informed about event status and format. + Communicate effectively with regional teams to ensure seamless event execution and adherence to globally set product merchandising standards. + Collaborative partnership with core cross-functional teams on the implementation of strategic High Jewelry merchandising initiatives: _Event Form Packaging, Elevated Windows, In-Store Styling Guidelines & Packaging_ The hiring range for this position ranges from $150,000 - $212,000. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience. Management is also eligible for bonus. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree + Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in visual merchandising within the jewelry or luxury sector. + Diamond and Gemstone knowledge with exposure handling high-value product. + Proven track record of successfully managing visual merchandising for high-profile events. + Ability to influence across teams. + Strong organizational and project management skills. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Willingness to travel extensively for event setup and execution. + Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. **Job Identification** : 60932 **Job Category:** : Merchandising **Assignment Category** : Regular Full-time **Remote Positions** : No **Professional Experience** : Minimum 10 Years