Manager, Creative Visual Merchandising

The role of the Visual Merchandising Manager is to develop a complete merchandising picture for each area of responsibility. Work with Merchant Team Leaders to understand the intent of each program. Then, interpret that intent and set direction for how the product will be presented across all store formats. Manage the Visual Coordinators and Visual Assistants with lab store set-ups and Visual Communications to the stores.

Essential Function

Collaborate with Merchant Teams to understand their intent for each program.

Form a Point of View on how each merchandise program should be presented in-store inclusive of fixtures and graphics and then gain alignment from merchants and visual partners

Manage visual coordinators and assistants in setting programs in-lab, in-store, or on-computer

Ensure Visual Focuses are incorporated into all programs (storytelling, outfitting, fashion and color direction, mannequin and floor fixture placement and wall impact)

Oversee store communication documents for accuracy, simplicity, and consistency, with a focus on teachable merchandising techniques that can be understood by the store teams

Develop accurate floor plans and planograms with the merchant teams for each area of responsibility

Partner with visual colleagues in the development of sign and fixture programs for each area of responsibility as needed

Lead Seasonal Prototype Store Sets for area of responsibility

Participate in weekly calls with Visual Field Leadership team to add clarity and gain feedback on Visual Directives

Education Level Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Business, Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design or related field

Specific Training: In-store merchandising and managing of people required

Work Experience

Experience Preferred

7-9 years in-store or corporate Visual Merchandising Experience

Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

High level skill and talent to merchandise products and displays in a retail store environment

Ability to space plan and layout store fixtures

High Level Written and Oral Communication Skills

High Level Interpersonal Skills

Management skills and ability to lead and motivate team

Computer Skills – Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Knowledge of CAD, Photoshop, InDesign

Ability to work in multiple file formats, PC & MAC

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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