Manager, Visual Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for manager, visual, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for necessary feedback to the corporate office and field teams to drive the business through visual and merchandising opportunities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Advanced level proficiency and understanding of design, and animation and using the following software’s – Adobe CC, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Maya
• BFA in Visual Communication or comparable field of study
• Strong construction skills/knowledge of tools
• Work schedule requires early morning shifts, some weekend work, overnights
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience and comfort working directly with customers (internal or external) in a sales, service, project or support capacity
• Experience managing indirectly, especially in a matrixed environment
• Computer and software knowledge including Adobe products such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint and basic Excel knowledge

I would like to submit my application for the manager, visual opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for graphics and instructions for in store execution of visual merchandising program to Planogram and other transition documents.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrates creativity, vision and a collaborative approach when developing graphic design elements for print/online advertising, social media, marketing collateral and PowerPoint presentations
• Possesses expertise in programs such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience distilling relevant insights from large amounts of data
• High level of comfort with moderately advanced functions in Excel
• Able to work independently, taking direction and working with others
• Experience developing compelling UI solutions for Mobile Apps
• Experience working with, and building digital styleguides and component libraries
• Extensive experience with web design, interaction patterns, grid systems and UI process

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager, visual position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for practical and creative input to the development of new business programs and oversee all aspects of daily business activities.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Previous experience training and developing a team in operations, service, and involvement in store openings is preferred
• Experience in graphic design, digital production, and project management of print and electronic products throughout product life cycle
• Will be supporting 10 stores
• Display a strong proficiency and working knowledge of proper lighting, audio, and camera operation fundamentals via demo reels, portfolio or examples of past work
• Display a strong understanding and operation of DSLR cameras for shooting both video and still images
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Managing multiple projects of varying complexities while working under tight deadlines
• Working with clients directly in edit sessions to assess needs and meet project requirements

I would like to submit my application for the manager, visual opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for home-office Creative & Merchandising teams with regular feedback / photos of the store(s) to ensure standards are being met and maintained.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• In partnership with the leadership team, work with the Corporate Visual Team and PR/Marketing to execute directives (floral, window, table, delivery, ) and special events
• Margin - x
• Strong fashion sense/ taste level
• Visual Merchandising- experience in visual merchandising and thorough knowledge of the product life cycle
• Organizational Agility- has navigated large, complex organizations
• Detail Oriented- demonstrates attention to detail in the creation of processes and monitors implementation to ensure proper execution
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, In-Design and Adobe
• Capacity to identify challenges and develop solution the visual merchandising opportunities

I am excited to be applying for the position of manager, visual. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for performance feedback on visual merchandising initiatives, identifying opportunities for improving results and providing solutions to store-specific visual and merchandising challenges.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Previous retail store and/or DSM management experience
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite software, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Word Press and email deployment tools
• Creative and forward thinking, with knowledge of current visual trends
• Highly analytical, organized and detail-oriented, with strong proofreading skills
• Accustomed to collaborating, excelling and delivering outcomes in a team environment
• Willingness to see projects through from initiation to completion and work overtime as needed to do so
• Highly productive and able to prioritize multiple projects
• High comfort level with learning new systems and software programs