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Ruairidh Spillane

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Hi there, I'm Ruairidh Spillane, a creative fashion professional based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Hi there, I’m Ruairidh Spillane, a creative fashion professional based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I specialise in visual merchandising, styling, and stock management for luxury retailers, delivering cohesive, brand-aligned shop-floor experiences. I excel at creating engaging VM displays, providing personalised styling, and supporting daily store operations while aligning with seasonal branding and KPI targets.

With a BA (Hons) in Fashion Branding & Promotion from Heriot-Watt University and a Level 3 Diploma in Fashion & Textiles from Edinburgh College, I thrive on turning brand directions into engaging visuals. Currently at Coach (Tapestry), I drive VM storytelling, customer service excellence, and KPI-driven store execution, while continuing to grow my skills in branding and merchandising.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods

Work experience

Coach (Tapestry) · CoachJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Delivers engaging visual merchandising displays with a strong creative eye, supports daily store execution and VM updates, delivers personalised styling and exceptional customer service, maintains stock flow and merchandising standards, and tracks weekly store performance to inform trade planning.

Styling Assistant · MangoJan 2022 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs

Delivered attentive customer service, supported stock replenishment, collaborated with the visual merchandising team to create a clear customer journey, assisted with deliveries and stock counts, and helped prepare outfits and fittings for in-store visuals.

Call Handler · Vets NowJan 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

Assessed urgent situations and delivered swift, effective solutions under time-sensitive conditions. Supported distressed callers with reassurance, managed high call volumes, logged confidential details, and coordinated with emergency services to ensure rapid response.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Branding & Promotion · Heriot-Watt University2021 – 2025
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Fashion & Textiles · Edinburgh College2020 – 2021

Certifications and awards

Deputy Principal’s Award2021 – 2026

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