What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Associate position at Talbots Inc.?
Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.
This position will be onsite working in our Hingham, MA location.
The Visual Associate, will collaborate with the Director and Manager of Visual Merchandising for Catalog and Web to develop and execute presentations for the brand that is aligned with seasonal messaging. The Visual Associate will be responsible for assisting the Manager of Visual Merchandising in developing presentations for assigned catalog and web shoots.
This position requires consistent collaboration with Visual partners, Merchants, Creative, and Production team to ensure that the product and the brand expression for each assortment is fully communicated through catalog layouts, styling and the photo shoots. This position impacts the creative direction for the brand and sales results and the effectiveness to drive traffic to all brand channels.
What We Offer:
- Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the opportunities to grow with us. Our Performance Feedback Program allows for healthy career conversations and goal setting throughout the year.
- Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations and have fulfilled our 40-hour week, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.
- Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
- Merchandise Discounts! Our associates receive 50% off Talbots and select Haven Well Within brand items. Additionally, you may also be eligible for discounts at the brands across KnitWell Group.
What You’ll Do:
- Work alongside the visual manager to layout assigned seasonal catalog and on brand shoot.
- Develop shot sheets for assigned deliveries to account for the imagery required to accurately capture all product information.
- Receive and organize all merchandise, create late lists, generate and track priority lists.
- Oversee all catalog and web photo shoots, from planning through postproduction.
- Style out Missy/Plus product with the Visual manager for catalog and web with the objective of keeping continuity between both channels.
- Tag all merchandise ahead of the photo shoot, print and attach relevant style out photos as guide for freelance stylist.
- Cast all models for assigned seasonal web shoot.
- Communicate final shot counts to the Production and Creative teams to facilitate smooth photo shoot for catalog and web. Adjust model shots accordingly.
- Attend fittings and photo shoots as the product expert in fit and styling. Work with visual manger to make sure fit is accurate and styling is on brand.
- Maintain the web asset database to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all shots plans which wil include any retouching notes.
Who You Are:
- College degree in a related field or up to 3 years equivalent related experience.
- Previous experience in visual presentation, passion for clothes, styling, and fashion trends
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Computer skills and the ability to learn new systems
- Requires the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to remain nimble, and adaptable to change
Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.
