What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Creative Visual Merchandising - The Landmark, NYC position at BoF Careers?
Position Overview
The Creative Visual Merchandising Specialist must be able to think strategically while also being hands-on in overseeing the day-to-day CVM responsibilities at The Landmark of the agreed upon strategy with a focus on clients, people and brand desirability. They must model and champion our core belief; People Make the Difference and our values; Be Creative & Innovative, Deliver Excellence and Cultivate an Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Key Accountabilities
Visual Merchandising
The Creative Visual Merchandising Specialist must be able to think strategically while also being hands-on in overseeing the day-to-day CVM responsibilities at The Landmark of the agreed upon strategy with a focus on clients, people and brand desirability. They must model and champion our core belief; People Make the Difference and our values; Be Creative & Innovative, Deliver Excellence and Cultivate an Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Key Accountabilities
Visual Merchandising
- Partner closely with The Landmark CVM Manager and CVM Director in the successful implementation and in-store execution of regionally defined product strategies and initiatives.
- Ensure styling guidelines and the merchandising strategy is upheld at The Landmark on daily basis.
- Track the effectiveness of company product initiatives that are highlighted within the caselines and creative fixtures.
- Train and inspire the Commercial and Operational teams and actively participate in daily/weekly floor walks providing solutions and insights that balance the needs of CVM standards and the business.
- Partner closely withThe Landmark CVM Manager and CVM Director in the planning and implementation of creative CVM campaigns which include vitrines/caselines/towers and wall shelf fixtures.
- Ensure the merchandise selected for each creative campaign fixture is the best and boldest while being properly installed, styled and lit to create an impactful presentation.
- Manage the creative campaign ordering process, logistics and installation for floors.
- Ensure effective creative campaign installations and maintenance plans. Track the effectiveness of creative campaigns and share with The Landmark CVM Manager and CVM Director.
- Support with the execution of high-profile selling events, and special creative installations as they relate to product launches, events, activations, press previews and branding initiatives.
- Support the installation and maintenance of holiday displays and décor.
- Independently maximize the CVM and Merchandising opportunities.
- Communicate regularly to update The Landmark CVM Manager and CVM Director in regards to CVM business opportunities.
- Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years' experience in merchandising, visual display, styling, or related areas.
- Previous luxury retail experience preferred.
- Portfolio Required.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, nights and weekends as needed.
- Reside in a commutable distance to The Landmark.
- Knowledgeable of local vendor sources for display supplies, hardware, props, furniture, flowers.
- Experience with basic construction hand tools and painting.
- Computer skills required: Email/Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and working knowledge of Photoshop and In Design.
- Theatre or color display lighting experience a plus.
Salary : $70,125 - $94,875
