Temp, Visual Merchandising Manager, East Coast

Based in the New York office, reporting to the Sr. Director of Visual Merchandising, Image and Regions.

About the role

The VM East Coast Manager will primarily support the NY Metro region with in-store VM execution, while occasionally supporting with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Global VM to manage the planning, organization, and execution of all VM guidelines through product placement, window & creative installations, and mannequin styling.
• Empower the ability to adapt displays based on the store’s requirements and architecture, considering local needs and business trends.
• Analyze weekly business results with Retail management to ideate and implement creative VM strategies to drive regional and zone business while maintaining the brand aesthetic.
• Manage a regular frequency of store visits to provide feedback, training, and development to Store Management.
• Communicate with regional VM teams through calls, photographic requests, recaps, and providing feedback on displays when necessary.
• Serve as a Dior ambassador to the region with an optimistic and collaborative attitude, navigating a fast-paced retail environment with ever-changing priorities and schedules.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of Visual Merchandising (5+ years’ experience preferable, including a background in management).
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a focus on display composition, balance, and color.
• Strong photography skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a passion for innovation, creativity, and delivering work with a standard of excellence.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience as a people manager, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and problem-solve.
• Comfortable engaging with an array of audiences—from global executives and B2B clients to retail teams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work a retail schedule, including late nights, overnights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000 annually, dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee discount program.
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and holidays.
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Family-friendly benefits, including reproductive health care, child and elder care services.
• Commuter benefits.
• 401k plan with employer contribution matching.
• Employee referral program.