We are hiring a strategic Visual Merchandiser to join our diverse team at Diane Von Furstenberg in New York, NY.
Growing your career as a Full Time Visual Merchandiser is an incredible opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, critical thinking and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Visual Merchandiser at Diane Von Furstenberg today!
Core Responsibilities This is a VM/graphic designer (70/30) role that will work with and support the creative and retail team. This role will own visual merchandising under the direction of the SVP of Creative & Content. Main job responsibilities include concept/execute visuals for the NY store windows & gallery space, seasonal VM guidelines, maintaining the NY store, updating rails & mannequin looks, working on seasonal window concepts with our partners & iterate concepts for other locations. Support pop-ups & events. When not working on vm this role will work as a graphic designer on a range of assets from email layouts, vinyls, digital banners, and other projects as needed. We are a small collaborative team and encourage everyone to participate in creative meetings and contribute ideas and concepts.
Requirements/Role: • 2-3 Years of VM Experience
•. Must be in New York City, this role requires in-office/store days.
• Self Starter
• Takes Initiative
• Detail oriented
• Able to manage and execute projects
• Liaise with vendors
• Fully Versed/Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Creative thinker with problem solving skills
• Team player willing to jump in and help wherever needed.
• Ready and willing to learn new skillsets and software as needed.
• Knowledge/interest in fashion
• Stay current with retail trends
• Generating sketches of visual displays
• Finalizing designs and creating detailed floor plans for display area
• Sourcing the props, creative materials, and accessories for displays
• Installing and setting up window displays, walkways, counters, and in-store displays, or supervising contractors hired for this purpose
• Review wholesale and partner images and give recommendations and guidelines.
• Work with our partners to ensure cohesive retail visual language & experience.
• Must be able to work on your feet, climb a ladder, and capable of lifting
• Knowledge of store operational and visual merchandising standards
• Changing displays to promote new product launches or to reflect festive or seasonal themes
• Monitoring costs and working within the budget
• Availability to work: days, nights, and weekend
Please include a link to your portfolio to be considered for this role. Benefits of working as a Visual Merchandiser in New York, NY:
? Excellent benefits
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Attractive packageCompetitive Pay
