Visual Merchandising Lead - Full Time - Haywood

Job Functions 

• Guide store management on communication and implementation of visual initiatives (i.e.: adjacencies, sale events, visual set-ups, shop installations, promotions, special events.) 

• Supervise plan, and implement seasonal visual collateral with Store Manager. 

• Oversee and perform daily visual maintenance for all areas.  Work with Store Manager, Assistant Store Managers Merchandise Team Managers, Merchandise Team Leads and associates to see that daily standards are executed and maintained. 

• Participate in weekly walk-through with Store Manager. 

• Oversee and maintain all mannequins, forms, on a regular basis according to the merchandising corporate directives. 

• Responsible for the coordination, inventory, and proper storage of all seasonal trim to prevent damage or destruction of existing materials.  Work with Store Manager and Zone Visual Merchandising Manager to secure proper space and meet requirements. 

• Oversee planning, coordination, and installation of Cosmetic collateral based on Corporate Cosmetic Calendar and individual store setups.  Maintain and inventory all cosmetic collateral properly to ensure no damage occurs. 

• Oversee installation and current upkeep of vendor identification by Family of Business.  

• Work with Store Manager and Zone Visual Merchandising Manager to oversee, adjust and target all accent (spotlights) lighting that are complementing mannequins, table forms, strike zones, icon walls, and fixturing along main aisles. 

• Work with Store Operations to verify and inspect all incoming receipts and transfer of visual merchandising items, fixtures, collateral and supplies. 

• Work with store operations in the packing and transferring of display items and supplies requested by corporate and follow-up as needed. 

• Maintain and organize stock room for visual items. 

• Follow corporate procedures and policies regarding merchandise borrowed from department stock that are used in visual displays and on mannequins.  Maintain accurate records. 

• Partner with merchandising and selling associates in installation of visual directives and installation of visual directives in the store.  Provide guidance to merchandising associates on the proper usage of tools. 

• Partner with merchandise associates and store managers in the planning and installation of visual directives for successful quality implementation. 

• Oversee and follow up on vendor and in store shop installations and report any issues back to Zone Visual Merchandise Manager. 

• Suggest merchandise presentation ideas as necessary. 

• Assist in special events and in-store promotions as directed. 

• Complete additional tasks as assigned. 

Education / Experience Requirements: 

Position Contribution Level:  

Intermediate Level 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

• High School Diploma required. 

• Degree in an accredited art school or college with emphasis on arts, advertising, design or theater preferred. 

• Minimum of two years’ experience in Visual Merchandising. 

Knowledge / Skills Requirements: 

Knowledge & Skills 

• High Level Written & Oral Communication Skills 

• High Level Interpersonal Skills 

• High Level skill and talent in visual merchandising in a retail store environment 

• Proficient in Sketch Up 

• Innovative Problem Solving 

• Time Management 

• Computer Skills – Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook 

• Ability to work in multiple file formats, PC & MAC 

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to travel 

• Ability to distinguish color/shading 

• Ability to reach, climb, bend over, lift and push 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs 

• Ability to distinguish texture/construction of swatches/materials 

• Ability to operate computer 

Reporting Relationships: 

Supervisor 

Store Manager 

Supervises 

N/A