Manager, Visual Merchandising Job Description

Manager, Visual Merchandising Job Description

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Manager, visual merchandising provides training and support walk-in customers primarily in regard to applications found in the Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on video editing, bitmap- and vector-editing programs.

Manager, Visual Merchandising Duties & Responsibilities

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Detail oriented, flexible and comfortable on multitasking
Proficiency with in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency with in Microsoft office (Word, Excel)
Ensure brand design standards are communicated and updated to corporate store design team
Maintain working relationship with all internal and external groups
Ensures that each AP market team understands the brand aesthetic
Supports the elevation of merchandising and visual elements in premiere stores
Sets expectations and standards as it relates to all aspects of visual merchandising and brand standards within the AP region
Builds constructive, effective relationships with cross functional counterparts (Product Merchandising, Retail Marketing, Store Operations)
DESIGN, EXECUTE, LAYOUT AND MANAGE OF GLOBAL IN-STORE SCHEMATICS TO 3-D DESIGN OF DISPLAYS/TESTER UNITS FOR ALL FORMATS (SHOP IN SHOP, DEPARTMENT STORE AND PERFUMERY)

Manager, Visual Merchandising Qualifications

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Education for Manager, Visual Merchandising

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Employers hiring for the manager, visual merchandising job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Marketing, Business, Visual Merchandising, Education, Design, Merchandising, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, Art, Fashion

Skills for Manager, Visual Merchandising

Desired skills for manager, visual merchandising include:

Retail Visual Merchandising
Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Creative Suite
Combing theoretical with practical experience
Materials and manufacturing processes
Detail oriented
Strong multi-tasking skills
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud
Customer service principles and processes
Customers

Desired experience for manager, visual merchandising includes:

Ability to travel throughout the US on commercial transportation
DESIGN AND OVERSEE PRODUCTION OF CUSTOMIZED MERCHANDISING ELEMENTS FOR TOM FORD BEAUTY RETAIL ENVIRONMENTS
Work in collaboration with N.A
Minimum 5 years ofexperience in Interior or Architectural detailing and design
Must be adaptable to new computer technology and programs and has experience on CAD programs preferable Macintosh Vector Works and PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator
Understands retail store design aspects, ie

Manager, Visual Merchandising Examples

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Manager, Visual Merchandising Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of manager, visual merchandising. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for manager, visual merchandising
  • Execute merchandising strategies by creating and maintaining visual displays on sales floor that will engage customers and help stimulate sales activity
  • Partner with Store Ops
  • Prepare forecasts and execute against budget
  • Facilitate seasonal presentation workshops, meetings and conference calls within their market
  • Identify specific regional issues and develop solutions that have the potential to impact earnings using brand filters to drive sales and margin
  • Oversee the order placement and production of 3D window displays for North America, USW and International Wholesale stores
  • In partnership with global production and design select the appropriate creative per location to ensure highly impactful 3D window displays
  • Source suppliers for locally produced window elements, negotiate costs and ensure quality standards are met
  • Manage and source window installation companies and coordinate schedule with internal and external teams
  • Manage and source transportation vendors and coordinate schedule for timely installations
Qualifications for manager, visual merchandising
  • Travel required within U.S. and abroad, approximately4-8 weeks per year
  • Travel required within U.S. and abroad approximately once per month
  • Knowledge and passion for current style trends in visual and design
  • Understanding of Store Environment processes and roles of cross-functional partners
  • Self-motivated with excellent written and verbal communication
  • Formulate action plans quickly and implement solutions effectively through critical decision-making
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Manager, Visual Merchandising Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a manager, visual merchandising. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for manager, visual merchandising
  • Evaluate the store layout change requests from Retail Operations team or Store Managers and if appropriate, send them for approval to management
  • Align and coordinate with Retail Store Operations teams on the lay out and fixture use before new openings
  • Merchandising & Training
  • Strong communication/leadership skills for leading store visits/walk-throughs - at least 3-5 years’ experience
  • The ability to interpret visual merchandising presentations and relate it back to the store environment
  • Strong attention to details, , standards, marketing, lighting, fixturing, windows
  • The ability to be creative and inspire others
  • An aptitude for managing and maintaining high volume/visible markets
  • Awareness of fashion trends and the ability to interpret them back into visual merchandising
  • Strong understanding of symmetrical vs
Qualifications for manager, visual merchandising
  • Analytical, strategic, detail-oriented, strong project management skills
  • Displays learning agility and ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
  • Multi-tasker and able to deliver against varying deadlines
  • Experience with retail displays, display and graphic production
  • SKU planning a plus
  • Strong eye for detail in reviewing/editing information
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Manager, Visual Merchandising Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a manager, visual merchandising. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for manager, visual merchandising
  • PEOPLE – Collaborates as part of a 'brand team'
  • Establish/maintain brand regional guidelines to answer on brand/MOB/business uniqueness as core priority
  • Provide team guidance and design suggestions for VM displays across new/renewal locations for planning/alignment and design delivery across renewal stores
  • Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company/branded production and design standards, airport compliant
  • Organize and track Visual Merchandising responsibilities for in-store visualization of appropriate collections/collaborations corporately
  • Support the Visual Merchandising team as required to ensure timeliness, accuracy
  • Plans, organizes, and coordinates own work manages workload and projects for his/her team
  • Lead new store expansion for Visual Merchandising
  • Direct liaison between CSC Visual Merchandising Department and the Macy’s new store opening teams
  • Partner directly with Macy’s internal team, Store Operations, Store Design and Visual Merchandising teams for all new or remodels store locations
Qualifications for manager, visual merchandising
  • Adobe CS (particularly Illustrator) a plus
  • Comfortable working independently in a team dynamic
  • Occasional work in an "under-construction" environment (<50%)
  • New store set ups/ refit setups
  • Produce and deliver new season images into stores
  • University degree in Visual Merchandising or related fields
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Manager, Visual Merchandising Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of manager, visual merchandising. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for manager, visual merchandising
  • Ensure all stores within specified area comply with Global standards and guidelines and provide a leading shopping experience for all customers
  • Implement and gather constructive feedback from franchise organization regarding opportunities
  • Manage MVP functions associated with the Innovation Studio including live sets, corporate initiatives and off site meetings
  • Position requires 30% domestic travel to corporate offices, stores, trade shows, fully reimbursed by employer
  • Designs and manages the annual visual merchandising budget on a weekly/monthly basis
  • Leads and manages the visual merchandising team members (agency employed) on a daily basis
  • Provides clear, direct, and structured communication to stores regarding merchandising and presentation initiatives
  • Partner with Visual Merchandising Team to develop and execute concepts and positioning for product launches/tests
  • Participate in the organisation of special in-store events (retail stores and wholesale shops) where necessary
  • Control display budget for assigned stores
Qualifications for manager, visual merchandising
  • Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and MS office for MAC platform
  • Have a deep understanding of retail market and brand from all aspects
  • Dynamic, energetic, resourceful and proactive
  • Must be creative and innovative with strategic thinking design proficiency
  • Experience with online, 3D rendering skills (specifically with SketchUp)
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Manager, Visual Merchandising Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a manager, visual merchandising. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for manager, visual merchandising
  • Establish the Planning & Concepts VM team within the required strategic touchpoints across the business across depts
  • Set up and implement a store visit plan ensuring that all stores are visited regularly and additional focus is given to high profile stores in the market
  • Design, execute, layout and manage of Global and in-store schematics to 3-d design of displays/tester units for all formats (free standing doors, department store and perfumery)
  • Design and oversee production of customized merchandising elements for fragrance retail environments
  • Make the store look and feel amazing
  • Support the Store Manager and team in delivering the best VM on the planet
  • Use your initiative to keep up to date with trends
  • Inspire others with your passion for visual merchandising
  • Work with others to deliver new visual concepts
  • Lead the creative vision of all Global Merchandising projects across the entire organization
Qualifications for manager, visual merchandising
  • Attention to detail in all matters of VM
  • Autonomous and highly driven
  • Required – Industry & trend knowledge
  • Required – knowledge of ADA & OSHA guidelines
  • Visual, graphic, 3D, cad design, Photoshop knowledge, communication and understanding
  • Will oversee all related retail projects

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