JAYSON VILLAFLOR

I am a visual merchandising expert with over 16 years of experience shaping retail environments for luxury and contemporary brands. As the Director of Visual Merchandising at Club Monaco, I led global corporate visual direction, overseeing store initiatives, window displays, merchandising strategies, and new store openings. I also developed e-commerce visual merchandising strategies to ensure a seamless brand experience across both digital and physical retail spaces.

Following my time at Club Monaco, I founded bbStudioNYC, where I collaborate with a variety of brands such as The Blonds, Gant, Zadig & Voltaire, Rag & Bone, Veronica de Piante, Tory Burch Beauty, Emilia Wickstead, Cinq à Sept, and Le Jean. Through my studio, I bring compelling retail stories to life through styling, art direction, and creative production.

During this period, I also worked with Oak and Fort on a contract basis, where I developed store visual merchandising directives and implemented weekly floor sets and weekend refresh strategies to enhance the in-store experience across U.S. locations.

Currently, I work as a freelance visual merchandiser for Chanel, where I execute brand-aligned visual presentations to elevate the customer experience. I support monthly collection launches and weekly floor updates across NYC and New Jersey boutiques, as well as Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus locations.

With a deep understanding of brand identity, consumer behavior, and storytelling through product presentation, I thrive on elevating in-store experiences and driving engagement. I am highly adaptable, solution-oriented, and passionate about blending creativity with strategic merchandising to maximize impact.

Beyond my professional work, I am passionate about photography, art, and exploring new cuisines and cultures. I thrive on collaboration, maintain a solution-driven mindset, and am always eager to connect with fellow creatives to bring compelling visual narratives to life.

WORK EXPERIENCE

CHANEL

  • • Execute visual merchandising, window preparation, and décor installations across Chanel-selected locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

    • Style and update mannequin presentations, ensuring alignment with brand standards and seasonal directives.

    • Oversee the merchandising of watch and fine jewelry displays, including store setups, window décors, and event presentations.

    • Assist with client events, ensuring high-level product presentation and maintenance throughout.

bbSTUDIOnyc

    • Lead creative direction, styling, photography, and visual merchandising for luxury and contemporary brands.

    • Conceptualize and execute immersive retail storytelling, including window installations, in-store displays, and brand activations.

    • Collaborate with brands such as Chanel, The Blonds, Gant, Zadig & Voltaire, Rag & Bone, Veronica de Piante, Tory Burch Beauty, Emilia Wickstead, Cinq à Sept, Le Jean, and more to produce compelling visuals.

    • Oversee casting, production, and post-production, ensuring seamless execution from concept to final delivery.

    • Direct and manage multi-disciplinary teams, maintaining high creative standards while meeting brand objectives.

OAK AND FORT

  • • Led visual merchandising strategy across all U.S. East Coast stores, ensuring a cohesive and elevated brand presentation.

    • Developed and executed store directives, weekly merchandising flips, and weekend update strategies to drive engagement and optimize product placement.

    • Managed and supported a team of visual merchandisers, providing training on styling, display execution, and inventory alignment.

    • Collaborated with the retail management and marketing teams to align merchandising efforts with seasonal campaigns and in-store promotions.

    • Oversaw new store openings, ensuring visual merchandising elements were in place for seamless brand execution.

    • Spearheaded window display installations and in-store visual updates, enhancing the shopping experience and reinforcing brand aesthetics.

CLUB MONACO

  • Art Director (New York, NY) | 01/2023 – 05/2023

    • Led art direction for brand campaigns, photoshoots, and digital content, ensuring a cohesive visual identity across all platforms.

    • Collaborated with creative, marketing, and e-commerce teams to produce compelling brand imagery and storytelling.

    Director of Visual Merchandising & Styling (New York, NY) | 01/2021 – 01/2023

    • Oversaw global visual merchandising strategies, ensuring alignment across retail stores and digital platforms.

    • Managed styling direction for store presentations, mannequins, and in-store storytelling, enhancing customer engagement.

    • Partnered with design and merchandising teams to develop seasonal directives and launch strategies.

    Director of Visual Merchandising (New York, NY) | 04/2016 – 01/2021

    • Led the execution of window displays, interior merchandising, and store layouts for all locations.

    • Spearheaded new store openings, providing visual merchandising leadership to establish brand identity in key markets.

    • Developed training programs for in-store teams to maintain consistent visual standards.

    Senior Store Experience Manager (Toronto, ON) | 05/2014 – 04/2016

    • Managed store experience initiatives, ensuring alignment with global brand directives.

    • Developed and executed seasonal merchandising strategies, optimizing product presentation.

    Store Experience Manager (Toronto, ON) | 2012 – 2014

    • Led in-store merchandising updates, weekly floor resets, and styling execution.

    • Trained teams on visual merchandising standards, customer flow, and product adjacencies.

    Store Experience Supervisor (Toronto, ON) | 2010 – 2012

    • Assisted in executing corporate visual directives and maintaining brand presentation standards.

    Seasonal Sales Associate (Toronto, ON) | 2008 – 2010

    • Provided styling and merchandising support during seasonal floor sets and promotions.

CAMPAIGNS & EDITORIALS

Creative Production

Zadig & Voltaire – Spring 2025
CD Peacock Jewelry – Spring 2025
Rag & Bone – Holiday 2024
ROLLA’S JEANS – HELENA CRISTENSEN COLLECTION 2025
Veronica de Piante – Fall/Winter 2024
Veronica de Piante – Spring/Summer 2024
Cinq à Sept – Holiday 2024
Marissa Klass – Spring 2023
RE/DONE – Spring 2023
Emilia Wickstead – Fall 2023 NYC Campaign
Living Proof – 2023
Tory Burch Beauty Summit – 2023

Art Direction & Styling

BYREDO Jewelry – February 2025 Campaign
GANT – Spring 2023
GANT – Fall 2023
Club Monaco Luxe Concept Launch
– Fall 2023
Club Monaco Editorial – 2023
Club Monaco SP Spring – 2023
The Blonds / Motorola Campaign – 2022
Club Monaco Holiday – 2022
Club Monaco Heritage – 2022
Club Monaco Fall – 2022
Club Monaco Summer – 2022
Club Monaco Spring – 2022
Club Monaco Holiday – 2021
Club Monaco Heritage – 2021
Club Monaco Fall – 2021
Club Monaco Summer – 2021
Club Monaco Spring – 2021

PUBLICATIONS

LOVE WANT – Grace Elizabeth Cover
2025 – Creative Production

TWIN MAGAZINE – Leanne DeHaan Cover
DEC 2024 – Creative Production

PUSS PUSS – Simona Kust Cover
AW 24/25 – Creative Production

ROUGE FASHION BOOK – Kristin Davis Cover
FALL 2024 – Creative Production

CAP 74024 – Abbey Lee Cover
JUNE 2024 – Creative Production

ROUGE FASHION BOOK– Grace Elizabeth Cover
APRIL 2024 – Creative Production

TWIN MAGAZINE – Kris Grikaite Cover
March 2024 – Creative Production

VOGUE PHILIPPINES – September Cover
SEPT 2024 – Styling Assistant

ROUGE FASHION BOOK – Cover
FALL 2023 – Creative Production

CERO MAGAZINE – Sherry Shin Cover
September 2023 – Styling Assistant

Cero Magazine (Online Feature) – Justin Vivian Bond & Anthony Roth
OCT 2022 Styling Assistant

Cero Magazine (Online Feature) – Raul Castillo
2022 Creative Production

Cero Magazine (Online Feature) – Bella Ramsey
2022 Creative Production

Cero Magazine (Online Feature) – Theo James
2022 Creative Production

Cero Magazine (Online Feature) – Isaac Powell
2022 Creative Production

Cero Magazine (Online Feature) – Sudan Archives
2022 Creative Production

Cero Magazine (Online Feature) – Quintessa Swindell
2022 Creative Production

  • Based in: New York City
    Work Eligibility: Able to work in the U.S. and Canada, available for special projects worldwide

  • Please view my portfolio below. This is a curated selection of my work—if you would like to see more from a specific project or category, please contact me.

    VISUAL MERCHANDISING

  • Available upon request. Please feel free to email me if you would like to connect with any references.

    STUDIO@JVILLAFLOR.COM