Creative / Marketing - Visual Merchandiser

Job Title : Creative / Marketing - Visual Merchandiser

Location : San Francisco CA

Duration : 6 Months

Job Description :

The Associate of Visual Styling is responsible for supporting the creation and execution of global visual directives to achieve compelling visual styling and displays in store. They digitally and physically style mannequins and create compelling displays in partnership with the visual merchandising team to execute the full-scale presentations of all product that has been developed through the line adoption process, while also managing the sample intake process. This role works closely with cross functional partners to gather data needed for monthly store sets, windows and front of store presentations. The Associate participates in all key product milestones for their division.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Maintain a pulse on current and relevant market and visual styling trends focusing primarily on active but leaning into all aspects of styling

Synthesize competitive styling trends, store experience themes, customer needs, and team creative brainstorms to create Client and useful updates to the store experience through visual displays

Manage the in-season sample process for their respective divisions

Proactively collaborate with cross functional partners and Visual Merchandising teams to support store set process-including outfitting and displays and prepare to present to internal teams

Create mannequin looks and displays for all divisions that enhance the seasonal brand point of view and are a complement to the visual merchandising presentation

Support brand big ideas and family moments by creating front of store and window mannequins pods in partnership with the Visual Merchandising team

Active involvement and operational efficiency during all store sets, through digital and physical outputs to achieve visual communication deliverables - ensure balanced workload, participate in divisional and cross-functional meetings as appropriate, regulate project timelines and ensure all deliverables are met

Prepare written communication-including monthly style guides and event communication

Work with key cross-functional business partners (Design, Merchandising, and Stores) to support business objectives

Actively support the omni brand styling and storytelling pov, ensuring that product stories and big ideas come to life creating a seamless customer experience

Manage competing priorities between digital and physical sample management and outfitting

Participate in detailed planning and execution of monthly window styling including elevation translations for various store types

Partner with peers to develop and share best practices in systems, processes, etc.

Participate in special projects as needed

Travel as needed

WHO YOU ARE

1-2 years styling and or retail visual styling store experience

Elevated fashion and styling sense with the ability to incorporate new fashion trends into projects

Problem solver who is familiar with developing creative solutions

Organization and time management skills with the ability to multi-task

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills preferred - Microsoft Office, InDesign

Knowledge of emerging digital tools