What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchandising Manager position at Artisan Talent?
Our client is high end brand in the fragrance and luxury home goods space. They are looking for a Visual Merchandising Manager to be responsible for the design, development, and
implementation of in-store visual concepts and seasonal updates across varied retail partners.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Visual Merchandising, this individual must be highly
organized and be able to deliver design programs and support business priorities and/or
objectives. They must be proficient in 2D/3D design, have excellent communication skills and
possess a sophisticated aesthetic suited for luxury/prestige audiences.
You will:
- Lead development of seasonal guidelines and brand standards for all doors in collaboration with Sales and Marketing partners
- Develop and maintain planograms to reflect brand strategy, business and standardization
- Translate and adapt brand codes to various fixture formats including but not limited to, pop-ups or promo sites, window displays, fixtures, and event spaces
- Partner with cross functional teams to create, organize and prepare files for artwork release to retailers/vendors
- Participate in the full cycle of product launches, synthesizing marketing strategy with creative solutions and innovation
- Be responsible for project tracking and timing. Liaising with Creative, Sales and Marketing to adhere to process and approvals
- Develop and maintain vender relationships
- Oversee production and installation of VM projects and fixtures
- Share insights and best practices to enhance brand positioning in-store
- Assess the success of visual merchandising strategies post-launch
You have:
- 5 years of experience in relevant industry. Some beauty experience required.
- Background in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Visual Merchandising or comparable
- Software Requirements: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Rhino
- Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced creative environment
- Understanding of branding and graphic storytelling within the retail environment
- Understanding of vendor specifications and technical drawings
- In depth knowledge of print design and print production
- Proficient in planogramming and knowledge of 3D dimensional structures and spaces
- Understanding of typography, color, and composition
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines using excellent organizational skills, quality execution and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Required travel to various stores
Hybrid in New York City
Salary 80-100K