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Max Mara Fashion Group

Designs, manufactures, and retails luxury fashion

Visual Merchandising Project Supervisor

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Reggio Emilia, Province of Reggio Emilia, Italy
In Person
RetailMerchandising

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
  • At least 6 months of previous experience in project management, including internships.
  • Strong interest in the fashion and design industry.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Good proficiency in Excel.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate collection projects assigned within the Visual Merchandising Department to develop the image of the assigned brand.
  • Ensure project go-to-market in compliance with objectives, performance, timelines, and costs while coordinating the functions involved, including style offices, designers, technicians, visual procurement, and suppliers.
  • Collect and monitor market needs by managing technical and stylistic information flows for each project declination.
  • Support the creation of merchandising guidelines for the project.
  • Align with marketing representatives regarding the marketing plan and seasonal objectives.
  • Define the go-to-market process with other functions, from planning kick-off through collection of commercial subscriptions and market go-live.
  • Develop concept presentations and organize information sessions for the commercial area to present projects to customers and department stores.
  • Define timelines for collecting commercial subscriptions and the information needed to adapt projects to locations and client needs.
  • Organize and prioritize the design department's project-development activities based on analysis shared with the team.
  • Assist clients with project development from image and technical perspectives, participating in customer and department-store meetings when required.
  • Collaborate with the Visual Procurement office on production, samples, and logistics.
  • Participate in creating Visual Merchandising Guidelines for collection projects.
  • Participate in installations when necessary, collect commercial and satisfaction feedback, and research similar competitor activities in the market.
  • Promote, adopt, and develop digital technologies for process management and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Promote sustainable-development practices concerning the environment, business processes, and the organizational community.
  • Promote role learning through proactive team and digital activities aimed at innovation and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of responsibilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Outstanding organizational and multi-stakeholder coordination skills.

About the company

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Max Mara Fashion Group

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Max Mara Fashion Group designs, manufactures, and sells luxury ready-to-wear clothing through its in-house brands, including Max Mara, Sportmax, Marella, and Marina Rinaldi. Its vertically integrated model controls design, production, and distribution to ensure craftsmanship across collections, with products sold via physical stores and e-commerce worldwide. The breadth of its brand portfolio and a longstanding Italian heritage differentiate it from peers by offering diverse yet consistently elegant options with strong customer service. Its goal is to maintain and grow its luxury reputation by balancing traditional craftsmanship with customer-focused retail across many countries.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy

Founded

1951

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What believers are saying

  • Max Mara Le Parfum launched August 2026 across 50-plus markets, widening revenue streams.
  • 2026 Milan flagship reopening and Taormina expansion signal continued store investment.
  • Max&Co.'s September 2026 campaign and FW26 collections show active brand refresh momentum.

What critics are saying

  • San Maurizio workers' 2025 strike and 2026 negotiations expose unresolved labor tensions.
  • Piecework-pay allegations threaten brand trust, especially if inspectors confirm contract violations.
  • Dependence on fashion's timeless-core positioning risks stagnation if younger buyers skip Max Mara.

What makes Max Mara Fashion Group unique

  • 1951 heritage and Italian craftsmanship still anchor Max Mara's luxury positioning.
  • Piazza del Liberty flagship and Eva Jospin's Microclima reinforce architectural retail theatre.
  • Shiseido's 2024 long-term license extends Max Mara into global fragrance distribution.

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