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Banana Republic Director, Visual Merchandising - Banana Republic Factory

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$152K/yr - $202K/yr

7+ years exp

Banana Republic is a premium lifestyle brand known for its versatile clothing and immersive customer experiences. The Director of Visual Merchandising will lead the Factory HQ Visual Merchandising teams, responsible for developing and implementing visual direction that aligns with the brand's positioning and seasonal messages.

Marketing & Advertising

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional collaboration with Global Brand, Design, Marketing, Merchandising, Digital, and Field teams to ensure visual execution & strategies are aligned with global brand positioning, evolving consumer insights, and operational objectives

Spearhead the alignment of assorting and store mapping processes, streamlining product assortment and key storytelling moments to drive clarity and efficiency ahead of the buying cycle

Thrive at evaluating complex, dynamic situations, synthesizing internal and external data to prioritize, analyze, and validate strategic decisions that impact both short- and long-term business outcomes

Champion adaptability and agile leadership, guiding high-performing teams through shifting business priorities and organizational change while maintaining focus, creativity, and accountability

Work alongside heads of design & merchandising during seasonal strategy and alignment to ensure compelling & cut through product presentations are balanced with financial business needs

Partner with merchandising & allocation team on store distros & assortments

Partner with creative marketing team to concept seasonal seasonal assets for windows & in-store, as well as promo messaging & placement

Lead VM mapping process with team, ensuring big ideas & destination categories cut through in store set

Leads monthly kick-off with VM team, as well as sign-off with leadership, and download of information to field teams

Lead planning of new stores, conversions, and refreshes from flow & fixture placement to creative propping & marketing needs

Manage fixture sourcing and rollouts with partnership from store design, procurement, and store operations

Develop new fixtures and display elements as needed with partnership from key cross-functional partners

Responsible for communicating any HQ VM directives in partnership with cross functional teams to drive business and inform field teams

Responsible for leading and developing high-performing Visual Merchandising teams at HQ and in the Field in partnership with Head of Stores

Develops and maintain Visual Presentation Standards

Qualification

Visual MerchandisingStrategic AgilityCross-functional CollaborationFashion Industry ExperienceLeadership SkillsCreative LeadershipInnovation FosteringOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Required

Minimum 7-10 years of experience required, including field experience

25% travel required

Strong track record of driving results

Strategic agility - can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans

Strong command and presence - has strong leadership skills and a point of view

Proven track record of building & developing highly effective Individuals and teams

Must be highly organized and able to balance the creative and operational needs of the role

Possess composure - remains cool under pressure and able to lead self & team to produce quality work quickly under deadlines

Individual must be able to provide creative leadership; to inspire, and to identify and develop the talent within the team

Must be able to gain alignment on seasonal visual presentations with senior leadership team during walkthroughs and presentations

Must be able to build strong cross-functional relationships with all business partners including Store Leaders, Design, Merchandising, Marketing, Store Operations and Store Design

Must be able to develop and maintain a creative environment that fosters innovation

Has a winning attitude that brings out the best in others

Preferred

Background in a fashion related industry preferred

Experience leading in brands in high growth modes and through stores transformation is a plus

Benefits

Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.

One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.

Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.

Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.

Employee stock purchase plan.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.