THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Styling Direction and Visual Merchandising Manager on our Global Styling Direction team youll oversee the styling process for our local and global marketing initiatives. This is a highly collaborative role where youll work with multiple stakeholders to develop compelling market-focused fashion narratives that best represent our products.

This position requires a unique blend of creative vision and strong organisational skills. Were looking for a fashion-forward professional with a keen eye for detail who is also an excellent communicator and project manager.

WHAT WED LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Drive the styling process: Guide external stylists and agencies from concept development to production ensuring alignment with Zalandos aesthetic and campaign goals.

• Manage stakeholder relationships: Use your knowledge of fashion trends and commercial needs to ensure our local and global market activations are relevant and on-brand.

• Support creative direction: Contribute to seasonal trend analysis by researching catwalks editorials campaigns and brand moments to inform our creative strategy.

• Collaborate on product curation: Oversee the styling and product curation for campaigns and support the global Styling Direction and Visual Merchandising team in creating documents and presentations for stakeholders.

• Ensure operational excellence: Handle key administrative tasks such as creating shooting overviews managing product stock data and curating assortment selections.

WED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• Fashion expertise: A deep love for fashion with a keen eye for styling and a strong understanding of current trends brands and editorial content.

• Stakeholder management: Proven ability to manage projects independently with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience: At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience in the fashion industry.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to create professional documentation.

• Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment and adapt to changing business needs.

• Location & Travel: Willingness to work in a hybrid model with mandatory in-office days and openness to travel.

• Education: A bachelors degree in Fashion Arts or a related field is a plus but not required.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

If you think you have what it takes we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

At Zalando our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes focusing on your qualifications skills and contributions. To support this we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo age or marital status in your CV ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process please let us know we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits heres an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando 30% off Lounge by Zalando discounts from external partners

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub formerly Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review