Visual Merchandiser Job Description

Visual Merchandiser Job Description

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Visual merchandiser provides feedback to Visual Merchandising Manager and Senior District Managers/Senior Managers Franchise Development on any current and upcoming fashion trends across the Market.

Visual Merchandiser Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective visual merchandiser job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included visual merchandiser job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Partner with Fashion Office + Design + Buyers to evaluate product receipts in-store inventory to determine Mannequin Looks and effective visual presentation methods to increase sales volume
Attend Color Concept + Product Review meetings with merchants & design to develop Window Prop + display strategies for Calvin Klein North America Retail Stores
Design new fixtures and graphics to better display and promote product in the retail stores
Coordinate with internal parties and external contractor for store layout design, production process, cost control, tradeshow VM setup
Lead and define priorities in managing the retail field team, ensuring that all floor sets, weekly updates, special launches and seasonal design implementations are executed correctly for all global retail locations
Implement merchandise changes and presentation on all mannequins and fixtures
Planning and organizing for setting up of window & in-store display inside all department stores & shops
Assist in the visual support on all events and promotions
Creative, self-motivated and responsible
Able to work both independently and in a team with initiatives

Visual Merchandiser Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Education for Visual Merchandiser

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the visual merchandiser job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Collage and Associate Degree in Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Education, Merchandising, Technical, Interior Design, Fine Arts, Design, Graphic Design, Retail Management

Skills for Visual Merchandiser

Desired skills for visual merchandiser include:

Current fashion trends and styles
Design
Fashion
Art
Interior decoration
Corporate strategies & financial information
Influence over product
Store operations
Allowing you to take ownership and pride in the achievements of your store LE CHÂTEAU’s corporate results
Aspects of LE CHÂTEAU’s business development decisions

Desired experience for visual merchandiser includes:

Execute all window prop marketing job requests, working with all necessary departments on approval, layout and printing
Concept, Source, Execute all seasonal Window Presentations at designated floorset stores
Create all documents containing visual display direction
Interpret visual ideas and concept adjustments provided by the merchants on current business, and deliver this information to the field organization weekly via the Visual Memo
Create visual training tools including the Thread Visual Presentation Manual, Product Knowledge, and How-To’s
Establish & maintain visual window budget summary for CKNA Retail Stores

Visual Merchandiser Examples

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Visual Merchandiser Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a visual merchandiser. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for visual merchandiser
  • Moving merchandise, shelving, fixtures, signage, and maintaining the cleanliness of planogram showrooms
  • Execute corporate visual merchandising guidelines in a timely manner across retail stores in Region
  • Actively participate with store management team to make the best visual decisions whilst maintaining the corporate visual standards
  • Regularly assess and assist product merchandising of all categories (Accessories, Womenswear, Menswear, Childrens) for retail stores to ensure standards are maintained
  • Travel to different regional activities as required (store opening, mock store, Market week)
  • Oversee execution of country’s windows, showroom and special events by partnering with Regional functions and communicate with key partners to ensure alignment
  • Develop approved planogram sets at the Concept Center to provide display consistence in retail locations
  • Develop new visual direction
  • Develops visual planning strategies for retail locations
  • Identifies and implements innovative merchandising techniques
Qualifications for visual merchandiser
  • Planning, project management, and time management expertise
  • Visual Merchandising education or experience-based formal training
  • Experience merchandising, creating displays, and reading planograms
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in visual merchandising and presentation
  • Guest service experience and awareness
  • Partners with corporate merchants and travels to stores to implement direction
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Visual Merchandiser Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a visual merchandiser. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for visual merchandiser
  • Coordinate with Retail in the planning and implementation of new store openings
  • Create and manage annual budget in collaboration with Retail
  • Smiles and Says Hi!” Leads by example by greeting all customers and Associates with a smile and encourages others to smile and say hi
  • Demonstrates leadership as a problem solver and decision-maker pursuant to the “Yes We Can” policy by efficiently resolving customer’s questions and requests
  • Assists at POS during peak sales periods as needed
  • Daily maintain of windows, in store displays to VM standards
  • Manage campaign and promotional styling of in store mannequins – by following guidelines and market trends
  • To present merchandise in both creatively and with the maximization of sales in mind
  • To monitor any POPs, graphics issues, and feedback to manager where necessary
  • Carry out regular customer advisor duties
Qualifications for visual merchandiser
  • Conduct visual merchandising training in retail stores to support current strategies
  • Knowledge of general company policies and procedures
  • Tertiary education in visual communication or related disciplines
  • Creative, self-motivated, independent, mature and detail-minded
  • Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Microsoft Office & Chinese Application
  • Knowledge of window installation including painting, how to use power tools and the ability to adapt corporate directives as they pertain to each individual store
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Visual Merchandiser Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a visual merchandiser. 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 merchandiser
  • To partner with the store team to maximise sales opportunities whilst maintaining the corporate standards and brand image
  • To partner and cooperate with Regional VM as required on windows and in store VM
  • To assist in the coordination and implementation of store changes to accommodate events and marketing activity
  • Regular reporting to the local VM and Store Manager to update on the status, strengths and weakness of their areas of responsibility
  • To train the in store VM specialist for the store, ensuring that they are motivated and fullyl aware of corporate guidelines and strategy
  • Participate in the organisation of special in-store events, (shopping events, Runway pre-view events) when necessary
  • Identify, supervise and train visual specialists ensuring they have the knowledge and tools required to maintain store standards
  • Be budget aware and control various aspects of the display budget for the stores
  • Possibility to participate in Store openings
  • To travel across the region and across Europe within reasonable requirements of the business
Qualifications for visual merchandiser
  • Creative ability to style mannequins
  • Comfortable in operating in a changing environment
  • Innovative, suggests ideas and improvements
  • University degree in Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field and a minimum of 3 years retail experience OR equivalent combination of education and/or training and experience
  • Ability to travel to all stores within district required
  • Minimum 3 years proven experience in the field of Visual Merchandising
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Visual Merchandiser Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a visual merchandiser. 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 merchandiser
  • Assist design team with planning and implementation of accessory home calls
  • Assist design team in presentation preparation to ensure accents play a key role
  • Oversee and maintain the interior and exterior environment of the Design Center per the Visual Merchandising Guidelines
  • Facilitate the sell-off of obsolete and overstock inventory through attractive Design Center displays and markdown strategies utilizing the Discontinued Product Report, the Available-To-Sell Report and the Rate of-Sale Report
  • Utilize the Design Center floor report for proper receiving and transfer of display merchandise
  • Assist design team in accent home calls and presentations
  • Participate with training of design team to build accent sales
  • Work directly with upper management (store manager/corporate office) to define, design and implement a creative visual merchandising strategy for in store experience
  • Manage and execute all visual merchandising needs for the Las Vegas Area Boutiques and Wholesale Shops
  • Execute all interior changeovers and window installations for store or store(s) including but not limited to construction of any interior/window sets, on-site prop handing and prop placement
Qualifications for visual merchandiser
  • A proven ability to manage visual merchandising for multiple points of sale, ideally within a luxury menswear brand environment
  • The ability to work well under pressure and maintain professional and courteous communication with internal and external stakeholders at all times
  • A physical ability to lift moderate loads, including boxes of stock and window display furniture
  • Hands-on experience of windows installation
  • Excellent understanding of colour positioning
  • A commercial awareness of the VM function, as it pertains to the overall business objectives of a luxury retail environment
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Visual Merchandiser Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of visual merchandiser. 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 merchandiser
  • Execute corporate visual merchandising guidelines in a timely manner across and travel all stores in the region
  • Assist with planning of new and refurbished store openings, props ordering
  • Organize and conduct visual merchandising training sessions
  • Manage and execute all visual merchandising needs for the Los Angeles Area and Orange County Boutiques and Wholesale Shops
  • Provide active support for store events & sales campaigns
  • Having knowledge of the information such as store area, floorplan, display window specifications and graphic demonstration areas and use this information in business plan
  • Coaching the store staff about adidas visual merchandising standards and repeat these trainingsperiodically
  • Keeping track of necessary store supplies such as gift card, carrying bags, customer information cards and cloth hangers
  • Preparing orders for new visual requests during site visits and informs relevant sales specialists
  • Follows new and significant applications in the visual merchandising sector and brings those into discussion that are in line with adidas standards
Qualifications for visual merchandiser
  • The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2+ years of merchandising/retail experience
  • Candidate should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Minimum of 2+ years of merchandising/retail experience
  • Must be willing to travel up to 40% of the time to various locations
  • Filling the VM and product SKU checklists regularly, during store visits
  • Works on the floor plan with related teams

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