Manager- Visual Merchandising

Position Overview

The Manager- Visual Merchandising at Ashley Stewart is responsible for overseeing the Visual Merchandising process across all stores. This includes developing, maintaining, and archiving communication tools, leading graphic design, production, and layout of visual merchandising and store communications, and collaborating with the Store Operations team on new store openings and floor-set execution.

• Lead graphic design, production and layout of visual merchandising and store communications
• Create supportive tools/documents/methods and set up meetings to ensure transparency, accuracy, and clear communication
• Assist and collaborate with team on new store opening designs & producing 3D renderings
• Assist with styling looks for upcoming floor-sets & campaigns with team as needed
• Collaborate on any field and corporate training tools related to visual or operational standards and any new store initiatives
• Update Visual Standards Guide as needed
• Partner with marketing and creative to produce in-store signage as needed
• Partner with store operations and field leadership on field talent, floor-set execution follow-up and photo submissions bi-weekly
• Conduct routine store visits and help implement and enforce systematic photographic compliance in order to keep up to date on product flow and overall presentation standards
• Drive brand loyalty by ensuring exceptional client experience through well-merchandised, visually engaging, brand appropriate store environments throughout the field
• Submit photo recaps of store visits/takeaways

Experience and Skills

• Experience with MockShop virtual retailing software preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Mac OS
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite CC, specifically InDesign
• Knowledge of SketchUp & 3D rendering software preferred
• Knowledge of MockShop virtual software highly preferred
• Knowledge AutoCad preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Styling expertise and flair for fashion
• Able to work a flexible schedule which may occasionally include holidays, weekends and/or late evenings, and before/ after stores are open to the public
• Ability to travel to local stores
• Maintain high quality of work with attention to detail