Role Mission
The Special Visual Projects Merchandiser will be responsible for executing the visual directives as defined from the corporate office or the Special Projects Visual Manager for all special projects in North America. This role supports the in-store and showroom animation efforts such as selling events, collection previews, pop ups, product launches, adhoc windows and press events. This covers directly operated stores (DOS), wholesale channels and corporate showrooms to improve client loyalty and increase market share.
Key Accountabilities
Follow all visual directives when executing store set-ups, adapting and/or substituting in a brand appropriate manner when necessary to make visual merchandising suitable to regional needs;
Provide PowerPoint recaps from all store visits and completed projects to be shared with worldwide company headquarters in Italy;
Support the planning and opening set-up for new concept stores and renovated locations across DOS and wholesale;
Implement and ensure visual displays merchandising integrity leading up to, and during an event or project’s duration;
Ongoing training of store associates in visual merchandising standards;
Ongoing collaboration with Merchandising, Marketing, Special Events and Retail Operations to understand seasonal strategies;
Remain aware of the competitive landscape in terms of visual approach to events and projects;
Partner with District and Store Managers to effectively support current business trends with visual needs as they arise.
Key Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in Visual Merchandising;
Project coordination experience preferred;
Multi store experience preferred but not required;
EOE M/D/F/V