What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Merchandising Associate position at KHAITE?
ABOUT KHAITE
KHAITE is a way of looking at the world. Shaped by formative encounters, cultural touchstones, and secret desires, this point of view comes to life through womenswear and accessories that find confidence in contrast. Each piece proposes a fresh balance of opposing elements- masculine and feminine, strength and softness, structure and fluidity- while embodying a signature sensuality and ease.
Founded in 2016 by creative director Catherine Holstein and based in New York, KHAITE evolves with each season, building upon a foundation of robust yet polished items distinguished by exceptional materials, exquisite craftsmanship, and subtle yet striking details.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a Visual Merchandising Associate to join the KHAITE team. This role will be based in our NYC office reporting to the Director, Visual Merchandising and will be based out of the NYC HQ offices. This role will support the Director, Visual Merchandising in the development and execution of visual merchandising strategies across KHAITE's global wholesale and retail channels - with a focus on design and administrative support.
The Visual Merchandising Associate will be a part of a dynamic, creative atmosphere working with cross-functional partners to ensure that KHAITE's visual merchandising standards are continuously elevating the in-store client experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support VM Director as key owner of all VM decks, training tools, and collection documents.
- Support VM Director with the visual merchandising display of all assigned retail and wholesale stores, market activities and events.
- Support in the planning and execution of global pop ups, pop-ins and SIS projects, as well as seasonal window display.
- Partner with Merchandising, Sales and VIC team to create detailed planograms and tailored VM guidelines for store openings, trunk shows and events.
- Merchandising of the NY Mercer Flagship, Madison Avenue Store, plus local SIS as needed. Quarterly travel to visual merchandise stores and train in Dallas and California.
- Responsible for ongoing NY showroom maintenance.
- Maintain project budgeting and oversee production details for timely and organized deliveries, in stock supply, and distribution of VM props and fixtures.
- Personally support the brand's direction through pursuit of consistent standards across all retail and wholesale points of distribution.
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
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Please note : This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.
OUR VALUES
WE OFFER
The salary range is $65,000-75,000 . The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidates' relevant skills and experience. Other benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs, a company bonus plan, employee discounts and perks, a 401k plan with employer match, and other ancillary benefits.
KHAITE is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. KHAITE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
New York Pay Range
65,000-$75,000 USD
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
