Are you a good match? The ideal candidate for this role is required to have a bachelor's degree or Visual Merchandising Certificate along with 5+ years of visual merchandising or retail experience, preferably in luxury retail. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel, as well as Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop is required, with SAP knowledge being a plus. The candidate must be open to receiving constructive criticism, proactive, and adaptable to updates. Additionally, this candidate should be capable of taking high-quality photos, standing for long periods, and occasionally working outside regular hours to support events. Direct merchandising and in-store experience with extreme attention to detail, especially in fine jewelry, is preferred. Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively with all levels within the company. The role also requires the ability to travel up to 60% of the time and a valid driver's license.
What are we expecting from you? Reporting to the Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising, you will be responsible for maintaining and implementing the Maison's visual standards in the assigned boutiques within our US regions and ensures a consistent client journey throughout our retail network.
You will be our merchandising expert, traveling extensively up to 60% + of the time to support the boutiques with in-store merchandising, product launches, events, special animations, store openings and everything in between to make sure our boutiques are kept to the highest standards. You will be supporting our West District boutiques which includes our boutiques in Bellagio, Crystals Shops, Forum Shops, Wynn, Neiman Marcus Scottsdale & Neiman Marcus Ala Moana.
Communication in this role is vital, as you will be the liaison between the boutiques and corporate teams on all related to VM, zoning/marketing, Store Planning, and the overall appearance of the boutique.
In this role, you will:
Consider the importance/frequency in which these are performed when listing. Duties less than 5% of overall time should be combined.
Maintain VM alignment by implementing VM Zoning Plans and Guidelines in the West District Boutiques through Visual Merchandising practices including: Ensure Visual Guidelines are being implemented. Monthly visits to update Visual Merchandising. Foster close relationship with Regional Director and work align priorities. Monthly/or as needed visits to the boutiques to support special animation installations. Create and implement boutique zoning with Boutique directors and VM Manager. Communicate regularly with Visual, Marketing, PR teams to replace/update merchandise on display and anticipate product moves, photo shoots and consignments. Train/Work with boutique teams on Visual Merchandising. Ensure correct PLV and Signage is displayed. Monitor condition and order replacement PLV & Signage as needed. Create Monthly Visual Merchandising Reports/recaps to share with Visual Merchandising Manager, Marketing, Supply chain, Boutique Security. Create quarterly reports of the Visual Merchandising, evaluating and summarizing outcomes with the marketing team of the store zoning and visible assortment. Support Event Launches, Special Events and Window Animations Plan and implement detailed zoning for new collection launches, focuses, high jewelry rotations, special events and store initiatives with Boutique Directors, VM Manager and Marketing. Liaise with marketing on model looks and merchandising updates needed on the boutique floor for events. Onsite at events to implement VM needs. Work with security to adjust window value for special events. Communicate, coordinate with vendors and oversee window animations. Coordinating and shooting VM directives that are sent to boutiques monthly. Maintain Overall Boutique Appearance Store Planning/Boutique Maintenance: Liaise, record and/report in Yoobic with SP on repairs in boutique including lighting, cases, walls, baseboards, chairs, etc. Retail Ops: Quarterly Report to retail ops team a suggested maintenance/reordering list to include desk trays, pads, table linens and other accessories. Libraries: maintain/update library appearance. Work with florist to make sure weekly flowers follow guidelines, are fresh and delivered on time. Support VM for store opening Install/Merchandise for opening. Create and maintain up to date VM in store binders. Train store staff on PLV and VM practices. More than a role…we recruit for a career! By joining Van Cleef and Arpels, you will be part of a Maison where employee career development is at the heart of our ambition. Upon your arrival, you will be immersed in our enchanting world with trainings on our history, know-how as well as trainings about our creations.
The recruitment process: Please submit an application on-line. If your profile matches our search criteria, you will be contacted by the Talent Acquisition team for an interview. The recruitment process will consist of several interviews at various levels of the organization. Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment in the USA. Salary will be negotiated based on skills and prior work experience.
Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
