Visual Merchandising Executive
Giordano
Description
Job Description:
1. Visual Merchandising:
Design VM plans for management approval and creates shop visuals for all local campaigns;
Plan and execute VM and store display activities in accordance with company standards and guidelines to maintain brand image across all stores;
Work alongside the Sales Operations team to ensure timely and effective execution of store set-ups to ensure consistency and high standards in all areas of VM;
Initiate innovative merchandising techniques to maintain freshness in brand visuals;
Keep abreast of market trends to ensure competitiveness.
2. Graphic Design:
Brief and advise the Sales Operations and Marketing teams about shop visuals’ design styles, formats, print production, and timescales;
Develop concepts, graphics, and layouts for physical shop visuals, garment printing, social media posts, online marketplaces, and websites;
Arrange production of illustrative material;
Review final layouts and suggest improvements if required;
3. Communication:
Liaise with the Marketing and Creative teams to ensure required components and production materials are provided to meet its pre-set budget levels and are warehoused/recycled appropriately;
Ensure weekly communication with the Sales Operations team on visual directives issues and challenges;
Conduct weekly store visits to ensure VM compliance consistency and excellence in execution;
Provide monthly work-schedule and weekly photos of the window and in-store set-ups;
Conduct in-store VM Inductions;
Coach, mentor, and motivate sales teams on all aspects of Visual Merchandising including merchandise analysis;
Prepare and facilitate visual training workshops to ensure all shop-in-charge are up to date with VM directives
Requirements:
Diploma / Certificate in Visual Merchandising
2 to 3 years relevant experience
Strong organizational & time management skills for maximum efficiency during store visits
Good communication skills
Attention to details and ability to multitask
Knowledge of Microsoft, Photoshop, Illustrator