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Designer, Visual Merchandising
Fashion Industry Company
New York, NY, United States
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Description
PRINCIPLE OBJECTIVE:
The Designer of Global Visual Merchandising will be involved in various aspects of visual merchandising from initial design development to execution. Collaboration with the VM and Store Design teams is a must in order to initiate creative and innovative design solutions. Additional responsibilities will include maintaining consistency of the style standards of VM throughout our global markets. As we develop new concepts, the position will require one to be cost effective, while remaining at the forefront of design and technology.
All Visual Merchandising team members will be responsible in helping bringing their ideas to life through presentation materials and detail drawings.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Work closely with the VM and SD teams to help create compelling Line testers, Launch testers, Events, Holiday and special projects based on briefs from global marketing and creative departments.
• The ability to design from freehand sketches to 3-D computer renderings, to 2D drawing details and often the construction of full size model prototypes.
• Draw DTO’s and planograms in Vectorworks/CAD for launch units, line testers and bars, as well as new design concepts when needed.
• Assist in design development for seasonal product launches and create execution drawings for all aspects of a launch from in-store testers to window displays, to events, pop-ups and other animations.
• Assist in developing presentation 3D renderings. Be the point person within the team to compile presentations and format them for final issuance to Senior Management and/or the Regions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners when needed to gain necessary assets and information for execution drawings and guidelines.
• Maintain awareness of trends, styles, materials and technology relative to the prestige and luxury skincare competition. Provide learnings to Global Merchandising Team and Global Store Design.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor of Industrial, Interior, Product, Furniture design (or equivalent) degree is required plus 1+ years design experience.
• Prior experience as a junior designer in a fast-paced, high pressure creative environment. Cosmetic or retail industry experience a plus.
• Position requires outstanding organizational skills and fine attention to detail.
• Position requires strong presentation skills, ability to personally organize, prioritize and help the Global Executive Director of VM and Global VP of VM and Store Design.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Must be a self-starter, flexible and imaginative with an elevated sense of three-dimensional design.
• Proficiency utilizing MAC Systems platforms specifically Vectorworks, CAD, Adobe Creative Suite and current 3D programs to model fixtures and store environments.