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ME+EM Ltd · 3 weeks ago

Visual Merchandising Manager

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands, and they are seeking a US VM Manager to lead visual merchandising across multi-site locations in the US. The role involves creating US specific VM guidelines, coordinating projects, and enhancing the in-store client experience while ensuring alignment with the brand's vision.

E-CommerceFashionShoppingWomen's

Hiring Manager

Dex Moore

Responsibilities

Responsible for the creation of US specific VM guidelines for each product drop across all US locations, working alongside the Head of Visual to ensure these reflect both the brand and relevant markets

Attend monthly/bi-monthly product ranging meetings with the Head of Visual, Senior Retail Team and Merchandising Team, ensuring each store is ranged the correct product selection for their specific location, taking into consideration the climate, client demographic, brand and commerciality

Responsible for implementing monthly VM floor refreshes across multi site locations within the US

Responsible for maintaining the VM in local sites on a weekly basis, inputting new lines and replacing sold through styles, as well as reworking colour stories as needed throughout the month

Ability to adapt VM guidelines to reflect each store’s linear and shop floor capacity

Responsible for leading the creative styling of head to toe looks for both mannequins and front facers that reflect the brand styling pillars. Ensuring these are updated frequently and always represent the most new and inspiring looks

Collaboration with the Head of Visual in the ideation and creative of store windows across the US, ensuring these are always showcasing the latest collection and are both enticing and inspirational to our customers

Work closely with the Head of Visual to continuously elevate the in-store client experience, bringing the brand vision to life and ensuring creative, aspirational product and window displays are aligned across the US store portfolio

Working with each individual location's stock on hand, to adapt guidelines effectively and ensure product stories are both cohesive and commercial

Ability to travel to multiple locations across the US as needed for VM updates as well as new store openings and refurbishments

Responsible for the coordination of VM related projects including seasonal activations, events and US based brand pop ups

US VM point of contact for social, press and events, ensuring VM is inspiring and on brief, with the support of Head Office VM team where required

Communicate effectively with the Head of Visual on all areas surrounding VM, product feedback, stock levels and customer demand

Communicate VM updates effectively with Store Managers and wider Store teams to ensure key stakeholders are aligned and informed

Share weekly VM photos and feedback with the Head of Visual and Retail Teams, highlighting both successes and areas for improvement

Liaise with both the Merchandising team and Head of Visual on stock movement, including proposed product recalls, seasonal/evergreen product required for selected stores and product deliveries

Engage and develop in-house talent, providing training and inspirational insight into the ME+EM brand and visual aesthetic

Support the Head of Visual with implementing proven processes and ways of working to reduce friction points and cultivate a collaborative and positive cross functional team culture

Update Head of Visual with VM requirements per store, including VM toolkit and styling supplies. Responsible for maintaining VM tools and communicating any VM maintenance requirements

Responsible for inventory and management of store experience items including flowers, candles and room sprays. Consolidating order requests when needed

Support the Head of Visual and Store Design team with new store openings and refurbishments within the US

Qualification

Managerial VM experienceCreative VM stylingWindow stylingMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceOrganisational skillsCommunication skillsAdaptabilityProblem solvingAdobe SuiteCAD softwareWorking cross functionallyTight deadlinesFast paced environment

Required

Experience in a managerial VM role within women's contemporary/luxury fashion, preferably in a multi-site environment

Experience in elevated and creative VM styling is imperative

Excellent organisational and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work cross functionally with both internal teams and external partners

The ability to work in a fast paced environment is essential

Adaptability and problem solving skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines effectively

Must be able to travel to store locations within the US where and when required