Visual Merchandise Designer, Kallista

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid - Kohler, WI or Bristol, PA

Opportunity

The Visual Merchandise Designer will support the development and execution of visual merchandising and showroom design standards in coordination with Channel Marketing. This includes design and execution of showroom construction, remodels and updates, including merchandising updates, suite and vignette updates, and product updates. This role’s oversight includes the management of cost, schedule and quality of the showroom merchandising design and construction.

Specific Responsibilities

Construction & Design Consulting

• Create and update a master project schedule for all Kallista planned visual merchandising and showroom construction and renovations for the calendar year, including:
• New merchandising roll-outs
• Suite and vignette updates
• New product presentation (i.e.display promotions)
• Preparation of graphic representation, models, etc. for specified project.
• Development of plans, elevations, details and merchandising drawings for new showroom environments to present key product stories and current trends to meet market needs.
• Reporting to summarize design performance and recommend solutions to management.
  
  
  

Develop and coordinate together with Channel Marketing and Operations detailed individual project plans, including:

Budgets

• Schedules, including timelines for scope development, final design, bidding, product ordering, construction start and finish dates
• Vendor Management
• Quality standards
• Project documentation to include specifications and design documents to support project content, goals and objectives
• Final product and material list
• Support ACT process related to showroom construction, renovation, lease renewal and visual display
  
  
  

Design & Project Coordination

• Identify appropriate material selection for showroom installations (surface, plumbing and fixture materials), ensuring targeted regional approach based on understanding of market, sales and competitive analysis.
• Coordinate orders, purchases and deliveries of all showroom display materials in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identify potential issues that may delay shipping such as delays in manufacturing, out of stock status, and make adjustments to purchase order or product plan as required.
• Track all display expenditures against budgets, maintaining an ongoing ledger for communication and review with management.
• Maintain comprehensive files and records of all design project correspondence, presentations, contracts and invoices.
• Prepare drawings for product suites, vignettes and other displays using the latest release of AutoCAD.
• Execute projects as needed by managers within the merchandising team
• Other duties as required by supervisor
• Participate in and document weekly status conference calls
• Travel to job site(s) as required. Travel to include post-construction visit to showroom locations, to conduct feedback sessions with location teams.
  
  
  

Communications

• Facilitate the communication of design and construction related agendas. Function as a liaison between channels of design, merchandising, operations and field management.
• Maintain regular communication with Channel Marketing Manager throughout each project.
• Participate in capital budget planning process. Help establish the budget and completion timelines on planned showroom projects, in partnership with Channel Marketing and Accounting
• Track timelines and budgets to manage to completion and ensure actual costs expended are within original approved budgets.
  
  
  

Data Analysis

• Conduct routine sales analysis by category, location and region; develop guidance and merchandising approaches to maximize sales based on product and geographic trends.
• Conduct competitive analysis to understand market share and competitive landscape relevant to showroom location/buildout.
  
  
  

Skills/Requirements

• B.A or B.S. in industrial design, interior design or architecture desired.
• Professional membership in AIA, ASID, IIDA, and/or LEED AP preferred.
• 5 years of applied experience required.
• Fundamental characteristics include technically adept; creative/innovative; broad range of ID, construction and architecture knowledge; customer service-focused; high flexibility with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Requires proficiency in commercial space planning services, project management, product materials/specification and sketching ability.
• Existing relationships with vendors and other resources preferred.
• Must be proficient with Auto CAD and Photoshop. Sketch Up, Illustrator and InDesign experience also desirable.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ADA, IBC, CAL 117, NFPA, Life & Safety, and ergonomics.
• Prior international experience highly desirable. This position will require domestic travel.
  
  
  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $88,000 - $111,150. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.