Visual Merchandiser
P O S I T I O N O V E R V I E W :
The Visual Merchandiser is a leader, highly fluid in an ever changing space, and has strong skills for a fast paced environment. The objective of this role is to utilize visual merchandising to convert window shoppers into prospects, drive branding and sales objectives, provide an excellent in-store experience, and maximize profitability. The candidate brings story telling, creative ideas, and other initiatives to enhance the brand.
Duties/expectations include but are not limited to:
- Define, develop, and implement a creative visual merchandising strategy
- Research lifestyle, demographics, and design trends
- Utilize the trends that dominate the retail market to implement a winning visual merchandising strategy
- Create appealing and eye-catching visual displays that lead the customer through the entirety of the store
- Produce monthly floor plans and interior displays for each location
- Utilize color stories and storytelling when creating themed racks / displays
- Incorporate new product launches and reflect festive / seasonal themes within displays
- Identify key messages and set a clear image of the end result
- Utilize product selling reports to make adjustments to current merchandising displays / Gai data for future merchandising plans
- Create, revise, and present design ideas to the Director of Stores
- Collaborate with Store Management to develop and implement visual merchandising strategies
- Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer preferences and optimize product placement
- Brief the team on the upkeep of merchandising and ensure the merchandise is properly displayed and organized according to brand standards
- Maintain inventory control by monitoring stock levels and replenishing displays as needed
- Uphold the integrity of merchandise & ensure the integrity of merchandise continues to be upheld by the team
- Design and implement window displays quarterly that convert window shoppers into prospects
- Provide guidance and approve weekly mannequin updates
- Design and produce signage for promotions, events, and displays
- Source display pieces and accessories to enhance the merchandising of the store
- Oversee the production of signage / displays
- Monitor cost of supplies and work within budget
- Act in alignment of the Stile's culture, products, image, and target market
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S :
- Proven work experience as a Visual Merchandiser or Visual Manager
- BS degree in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, or visual communications
- Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio
- Solid experience in field visual merchandising, including window displays, signs, interior displays, and space utilization
- Proficiency in design tools such as Canva, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and practices
- Knowledge of the fashion industry
- A eye for aesthetic
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage / organize a schedule to meet deliverables
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Creative and innovative thinker
- Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results
- Ability to think out of the box when creating content / marketing strategies
- Solution oriented mindset
T O A P P L Y :
Email your portfolio and resume to alleigh@perleiboutique.com
