Visual Merchandising Specialist - Johnston & Murphy

About the role

The Ideal Candidate As the Visual Merchandising Specialist, you will be responsible for presenting Johnston & Murphy products in store environments according to the J&M guidelines to maximize sales with guidance and direction from the Senior Visual Merchandise Manager as well as the Marketing, Merchandising, Store Operations teams. This includes managing monthly floorset & seasonal planogram set-up as well as write documentation for selected area of focus.

Responsibilities

• Manages development of floorsets & planograms (determines window display details, coordinates sample needs, completes presentation set-up, shoots required photography, and documents memos, floorsets & planograms) for selected area of focus.
• Supports Senior Visual Merchandising Manager in developing seasonal display calendar, and visual guidelines as well as fixture, props, sign & store design to maximize sales.
• Develops strong working relationships across departments & store teams to support development of visuals throughout brand.
• Collaborates with key team members across departments on key initiatives.
• Develops & trains stores' Visual Merchandising guidelines.
• Maintains visual sample room inventory and showroom presentation.
• Maintains seasonal calendars, distribution lists, and the sign library.
• Follows up on store visuals and fulfilment in a timely manner through e-mail, brand social media platform, and store visits.
• Owns document management on internal portal & social media platforms.
• Communicates to the field any updates in presentation and promotions.
• Manages key fixture & sign inventories and orders as needed to ensure these elements are available for store openings, remodels & relocations.
• Supports Sr. Visual Merchandising Manager in in-store music selection & in-store music challenges.
• Provides visual support in Wholesale fixture development, fixture planograms, and tradeshows.
• Supports stores with daily sign & fixture fulfillments while following up to ensure they arrive in a timely manner.
• Processes & audits invoices.
• Manages own travel and selects visual budgets & projections.
• Works with store construction on barricade graphics and other display needs.
• Actively participates in weekly construction & Marketing staff meetings.
• Supports in other miscellaneous projects as needed.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Visual Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising or Interior Design preferred.
• 5+ years of corporate level retail visual merchandising including floorset & memo documentation & hands-on mannequin detailing experience required.
• Strong creative visual merchandising & story telling skills with emphasis on apparel & footwear.
• The ability to drive business using current fashion trends while maintaining focus on commerciality of display.
• Portfolio indicating past visual experience, documentation, and an understanding of mannequin dressing & window presentations.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop) & MS Office required.
• Some photography experience preferred.
• Possesses high energy, sense of urgency, strong positive attitude & passion for the Brand.
• Setseks pertinent information from outside teams in collaborative manner.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Multitasks with focus on deadlines.
• Great organization & time management skills.
• Takes initiative to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Do you go the extra mile?
• Gathers key information, determines potential hurdles, and makes educated decisions.
• Works independently within a team environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions, push, pull and carry items (mannequins, clothing, fixtures, etc.) for a short distance.
• Ability to climb a ladder and use a step stool.
• Capable of working with tools to execute display setups.
• Occasional travel required.