Kendo Brands, Inc. · 4 days ago
TEMP Senior Manager, Global Visual Merchandising Design
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $68/hr
7+ years expKendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton. The Temp Senior Manager, Global Visual Merchandising Design is responsible for developing and executing visual display concepts, managing design assets, and ensuring brand consistency across all visual merchandising outputs.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetailWeb Design
Responsibilities
Ideate and translate brand strategies and space planning into compelling, consumer-centric, and innovative visual display concepts for global retail environments
Drive concept directions with hands-on sketches and 3D modeling to facilitate ideation and an efficient design approval process
Create and manage Visual Merchandising (VM) briefs, using excellent presentation skills to clearly and effectively communicate brand objectives to cross-functional partners
Develop and manage the 2D/3D product and fixture library
Manage and update Global VM guidelines and planograms across all fixture configurations
Develop Design Turn Over (DTO) drawings that effectively communicate materials and construction methods
Lead strategic alignment with Brand, Creative, Copy teams, and regional stakeholders on VM design, guaranteeing consistent brand direction across all touchpoints
Work in close partnership with Brand Operations to optimize monthly space planning updates that meet budget requirements and adhere to Global VM Design standards
Lead the Visual Merchandising (VM) Go-To-Market (GTM) calendar, overseeing all phases from timely brief kick-offs and milestone tracking to on-schedule reviews and budget management
Uphold and enforce brand image consistency and standards across all visual merchandising outputs, meticulously reviewing materials, color, and construction methods
Proactively identify future brand needs and propose innovative VM solutions that align with strategic direction and evolving market trends, ensuring a cohesive brand presentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial design, interior design, or architecture
7+ years of experience in luxury beauty visual merchandising or a related field
Proven ability to foster creative problem-solving and operational excellence
Knowledge of various fixture configurations, including those for Sephora, Ulta, and other international retailers/markets
Must have extensive knowledge of fixture systems and materials for diverse retail formats
Must possess 3D design capabilities, with expertise in SketchUp Pro or other 3D software and the Adobe Creative Suite
High attention to detail, self-motivated, and able to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency
Excellent organizational skills, managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Accountable and proactive approach to project timelines, with strong risk mitigation skills
Company
Kendo Brands, Inc.
Kendo is the small but mighty force behind your favorite beauty products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kristin Walcott
Chief Executive Officer
Sapna Parikh
Chief Digital Officer, SVP (Fenty Beauty/Skin, Ole Henriksen, KVD Beauty,)
Recent News
2023-12-22
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