Visual Merchandising Specialist

The Visual Merchandising Specialist will be a member of the merchandising team, responsible for the application of visual merchandising guidelines across all the markets. This role requires close collaboration with both the collection merchandising and retail merchandising teams to ensure brand consistency and commercial appeal. The specialist will interpret and adapt directives from the Point of contact for the Visual Merchandising to suit various contexts, including showrooms, Directly Operated Stores (DOS), pop-up stores, wholesale accounts, and ultimately enhancing the customer experience and driving sales.

Job responsabilities

• Collaborate closely with collection merchandising to understand seasonal themes, product stories, and key visual directions.
• Work with retail merchandising to ensure visual strategies align with sales objectives and store-specific needs.
• Support the Point of contact for the Visual Merchandising in creating detailed visual merchandising directives and communicate them clearly to store teams.
• Interpret and apply visual merchandising guidelines provided by Point of contact for the Visual Merchandising to various retail formats.
• Support in developing and implementing visual merchandising strategies for showrooms, ensuring product presentation is aspirational and effectively communicates collection concepts.
• Adapt visual merchandising standards for diverse store environments, including Directly Operated Stores (DOS), pop-up stores, and wholesale accounts, considering space constraints and target audience.
• Ensure consistent brand image and elevated product presentation across all Directly Operated Stores (DOS).
• Conduct regular store visits to audit visual merchandising execution and provide constructive feedback.
• Train retail staff on visual merchandising principles and best practices.
• Research and analyze visual merchandising trends and competitor activities to propose innovative solutions.
• Check visual merchandising budgets and resources effectively.
• Oversee the ordering and distribution of visual merchandising props and fixtures.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in visual merchandising within a luxury fashion brand.
• Strong understanding of retail environments and the ability to adapt visual strategies to different store formats.
• Proven ability to interpret creative concepts and translate them into effective visual displays.
• Excellent aesthetic sense and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in visual merchandising software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility are required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic retail settings.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• A passion for fashion and a deep understanding of current trends in visual display.

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