VM Operations Manager Freelance in London

Overview

Location: Head Office based

Freelance hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday and weekends as required for projects)

Experience required: 3-5 years

Reporting to: Northern Europe VM Manager

Christian Dior Couture offers more than a beautiful brand to our clients; we invite them to be part of the heritage, to share our passion for luxury and to be part of the Dior family. We look for the same desire in our employees, to have enthusiasm and passion about being part of the House of Dior.

Responsibilities

• VM Operations:

• Plan seasonal window décor for all categories; liaising with Paris-based design team and local suppliers for implementation.
• Diaries installation with Paris & Northern Europe team.
• Ensure all costings are within budget and inform your manager of any additional costs.
• Participate and attend the setup of all in-store events.
• Oversee all contractors and local suppliers on VM projects and installations.
• Prepare and maintain the VM annual calendar for distribution to the VM network.
• Update the VM tool database regularly, tracking deliveries, transfers, and storage costs.

• Organise the manufacture of VM tools wherever required, overseeing all logistics details.
• Oversee the implementation timeline.
• Ensure all costings are within budget and inform your manager of any additional costs.
• VM costs reviewed weekly, making sure each spend is recorded and data shared with Paris and finance monthly.

• Ensure all finance budgets and purchase orders are raised and invoiced efficiently.
• Oversee delivery of goods and completion VM work.
• All VM assets saved in the internal share drives, updating and archiving where necessary.
• Visit all locations after installation to ensure guidelines are achieved.
• Oversee photography seasonally:

• Consult with all photographers.
• Send all files to Paris within the timeline required.
• Records of all VM installations to be filed.

• Support the Northern Europe VM team to implement visual directives issued by Paris in the boutiques and department store concessions.
• Assist in the seasonal changeover of window schemes & instore rotations.
• Maintain a consistent knowledge of product and best sellers to maximise sales by promoting certain products.
• Participate to the EMEA VM summits and/or Northern Europe meetings.
• Maintain consistent communication with all internal and external counterparts including Head Office UK.

Why Join Dior?

At Dior, you’re not just taking a job; you’re embarking on a journey with one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. We offer:

• A stimulating and creative work environment.
• A chance to work with exceptional products and contribute to a legacy of luxury.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A beautiful office in the heart of Amsterdam.

At Christian Dior Couture, we celebrate individuality and craftsmanship; values that extend to our team. We welcome every candidate who shares our passion for exceptional service, creativity and fashion! We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, and supported.

Requirements:

• Previous experience within VM or Event operations within a luxury fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, daily organisation, and time management.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and flexible approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of current trends in design.
• Proficient in Adobe packages & Microsoft – PPT, Excel and Word.
• A passion for Christian Dior and our collections.
• The ability to work well as part of a team and alone.