Specialist, Visual Merchandising – 57th Street Flagship Boutique

The Specialist, Visual Merchandising will oversee the coordination of all visual merchandising standards within the boutique during boutique hours and events. You will play a vital role in supervising with the Visual Lead, the implementation and maintenance of all visual merchandising guidelines including window installs and the proper set-up and use of all fixtures, selling tools, and mannequins within the boutique.

Responsibilities include communicating and overseeing all appropriate VM direction, animations and guidelines to Image Ambassadors and boutique management. You will develop and maintain working relationships with Boutique Management teams to ensure all pertinent merchandise initiatives are being maintained and boutique business needs are being met. This role is responsible for coordinating the movement and storage of display elements in conjunction with the Visual Merchandise Manager. You will ensure windows and selling floors are appropriately merchandised on a regular basis following VM guidelines in between regular floor sets, window installations, and collection launches. Additionally, you will ensure photographs are taken of the entire boutique after floor and window sets, according to VM photo guidelines, for maintenance purposes and submission to the Global Image Team; photos should be updated in Dropbox every time changes are made to the boutiques. You will work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of projects and delivering timely results.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and email (e.g., Outlook).
• A comprehensive knowledge of fashion styling, merchandising and visual display.
• Experience working with digital photography and using phone applications to execute projects.
• Minimum associate degree in Display and Exhibition Design or comparable Art / Fashion related course of study.
• Minimum of 2 years in a similar position or higher: preferably with a luxury brand.
• A high level of professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork with clients, employees, and the management team.
• Ability to move heavy items, which may include overhead lifting, pulling, and pushing of items up to 25 lbs.
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Front of House Fashion: Full-time in-store and in-person presence required to support client sales and deliver elevated client service.