Visual Merchandise Job Description
Visual merchandise
provides illustrations, assets, and visual guidance for our design system across devices and platforms including web, mobile, Microsoft Hololens, Realware, and other emerging augmented reality platforms.
Visual Merchandise Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
To report and audit all Retail Marketing activities as requested by the Head of Retail Space Management, and ensure regular ROS information (Return-on-Sales) is reviewed and provided for internal action plans
Creates new sign packages and merchandising strategies to support dollars per square foot
Measures dollars/fixture and dollars/square footage
Projects fixtures fills based on previous year's sales to allow for specific assortments for each retail store
Visually enhance the product and profitability of the company
Staying current on new POG training and techniques--Partner with JDA and completion visits
Design new shop intensifications in support of key merchandise initiatives
Manage capital and expense seasonal budgetsInterface with illustrator to create renderings for directives and graphics for promotions
Attend new store openings and install new merchandising initiatives
Conduct prototypes and provide best practices of new concepts and initiatives on a seasonal basis in partnership with Regional teams
Visual Merchandise Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Visual Merchandise
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the visual merchandise job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Art, Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design, Architecture, Education, Design, General Education, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Advertising
Skills for Visual Merchandise
Desired skills for visual merchandise include:
Tools and measuring devices
Excel
PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Word
Integrated Retail
Our Shop Your Way program
Our product
Servicing members needs
Fred Meyer policies
Desired experience for visual merchandise includes:
Partner to Merchants
Influential partner to merchant teams in development of new ideas
Attend seasonal merchandise strategy and lead visual request meetings
Market visits with Merchant teams to vendor showrooms and new markets
Attend bi weekly GMM meetings to understand business initiatives and opportunities
Drive visual merchandising activities together with Nordic marketing services team
Visual Merchandise Examples
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Visual Merchandise Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of visual merchandise. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for visual merchandise
- Builds a high performing team through modeling the brand vision and delivering against goals with clear communication
- Attend weekly CFT meetings
- Work closely with the Marketing team to determine brand appropriate communication, Buying teams to determine promotional focus for the design and production of all elements related to visual merchandise presentation
- Communicate and collaborate with store managers, cross-functional partners, and merchandising team for all creative needs including in-store merchandising, marketing materials, visual display installation for events, in the execution and completion of projects
- Ensure all directives are executed and maintained to the highest standards in partnership with the retail team
- Oversee the performance of the freelance network
- Schedule store visits 3 x a year to evaluate and monitor standards and to assist as needed with renovations, exhibits, re-merchandising
- Maintains tools and equipment in proper working order
- Execute and maintain Visual Merchandising Standards book used by USH Retail venues which include VMD Operating Protocols
- Responsible for managing a specific collection for the brand
Qualifications for visual merchandise
- Minimum of 5 years of multi store visual merchandising
- Must have extensive knowledge of product placement, fixture development and visual display, the ability to communicate creative and artistic expression
- In-store retail experience a plus
- Ensuring consistent implementation of the visual merchandising standards set by the company to maintain global brand image
- Provide training to ensure all Field VM staff and store teams are up to date with VM directives and understand the expectations and reasoning behind it
- Drive sales through VM execution – enabling store budgets to be met by ensuring the highest shop floor standards are met
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of visual merchandise. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for visual merchandise
- Responsible for the coordination, inventory, and proper storage of all seasonal trim to prevent damage or destruction of existing materials
- Oversee planning, coordination, and installation of Cosmetic collateral based on Corporate Cosmetic Calendar and individual store setups
- Train Visual Associates in planning and installation of visual directives
- Manage installation and current upkeep of vendor identification by Demand Center as indicated in the Visual Demand Center ID listing
- Manage the workflow and production of all guideline and queue line publications to ensure all deliverables are met
- Prepare the schematic packets, including floorplans and photographs for publication
- Collaborate with visual partners to build fixture and floor maps prior to starting each publication
- Maintain location by sku databases and implement necessary maintenance
- Generate and publish schematics along with all coordinating collateral according to the publication calendar
- Contributes in the development of all Visual and Presentation guidelines for both Full Price and Outlet store channels
Qualifications for visual merchandise
- Clear and concise communication with all stakeholders
- Liaise with Head Office VM to exchange information and ideas
- Complete walks of each store with the management team, from the front to the back of house, highlighting opportunities at the beginning and end of each visit
- Manage the new season launches and new releases
- Present recommendations on VM plans & concepts
- Product presentation, store windows, campaign implementation, trends and advertising must have a clear impact on sales figures and turnover of the store
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a visual merchandise. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for visual merchandise
- Escalates issues/concerns to appropriate partners in a professional and timely manner
- Works with Manager New Store Opening/Remodel to ensure openings/remodels are executed to full completion with minimal residual
- Follow up on all post-opening/remodel residual items
- Communicates roles and responsibilities throughout the Merchandise/Visual Presentation set process
- Assists Manager of Presentation and Creative Managers on all Window sets, launches and POS signing for Visual elements
- Partners with Regional Merchandise Presentation Managers, and Regional, District and Store Managers to ensure overall presentation standards deliver the brand image to The North Face customers
- Follows up on communication between Manager Presentation/Visual and Sr
- Partners with New Store Opening and Construction Manager on any and all visual elements needed prior to opening, including pre-opening window clings
- Oversee and follow up on vendor and in-store shop installations
- Develop and maintain brand code sheets and distribution files maintenance
Qualifications for visual merchandise
- Experience with In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Mac, PC and Power Point presentations
- Please come prepared with a resume and a portfolio
- Must be able to prioritize objectives
- This position involves weekend and evening work schedule
- While performing this job, employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, or controls, stoop, kneel, or crouch
- Provide photographic samples of completed projects
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a visual merchandise. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for visual merchandise
- Strong interaction with the brand local team (GM, Marketing, Operations, etc) and the corporate In-store communication team, building and maintain strong relationships with the ability to influence
- NRR meetings/processes involvement
- Responsible for management and responding to short term local requests (tests, promotions, etc)
- Management and maintenance of the platforms for the communication to the stores
- Support in all the special VM activities (flagships front door execution, in-store events)
- Management of projects for specific retail brands
- Develop and implementation of local flagship from door execution and Visual Merchandising support for in store special events
- Technical drawings management
- Liaising among different stakeholders Suppliers, Creative Department, Procurement, Demand Planning, and Marketing
- Confirm showroom is complete through images, video, from the district
Qualifications for visual merchandise
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree in art or economic studies
- In-store retail experience preferred
- Proficient in basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Ability to travel domestically and NY Metro area minimally three times a year
- Minimum 2 years of visual experience for a fashion retailer
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Our company is looking for a visual merchandise. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for visual merchandise
- Merchandise Manager is responsible for the condition and implementing the plan
- Work with Marketing to implement and maintain Rental and Retail POP
- Develop and maintain presentation of the housewares product and signage
- Stay current in showroom design and color trends so you can develop and maintain the “edge” in our showrooms
- Develop a calendar to insure that key showrooms are re-merchandised annually
- Assist Visual Manager in directing the communication, implementation and follow-up of visual issues
- Evaluate current product on the sales floor
- Assist in the offsite furniture displays
- Maintain proper point of sale signage on the floor
- Maintain professional image
Qualifications for visual merchandise
- Must have experience working in a big box environment with high volume sales to apply
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, Visual Merchandising or related field preferred
- Minimum 5 years retail visual management experience in a multi store capacity
- Proven ability to train others
- Candidate should have working knowledge of luxury goods and food products
- Proven track record for building brands and achieving outstanding results