About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Manager (Accessories – M/W/K and Kids) supports the Sr Director Visual Merchandising while managing the visual presentation for Accessories and Kids throughout the product lifecycle from adoption to in-store execution. This role will work closely with Visual Merchandising, Visual Operations, Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Field Leadership and Allocation partners.

Requirements

  • College Degree in Visual, Marketing preferred or relevant visual retail experience
  • 6-8 years of experience in Visual Presentation
  • High aesthetic and excellent visual merchandising skills
  • Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Professional demeanor and proactive approach
  • Ability to interface with all levels within the organization
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and be flexible to changing priorities
  • Microsoft Professional Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • SketchUp
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to find cost-effective project solutions
  • Must be able to research companies to contact for the dept.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects with adherence to deadlines
  • Detail oriented/innovative traits necessary
  • Must be able to find best solutions and developing methods to improve efficiency
  • Must be flexible to adapt to changing trends of business and projects
  • Ability to work in fluid environment with changing priorities required
  • Ability to meet deadlines with frequent changes to project and team processes

Responsibilities

  • Focused accountability on Accessories and Kids (Outlet), Visual Merchandising
  • Collaborate on shared initiatives and special projects, ensuring consistency across departments
  • Act as main visual merchandising point person to Accessories and Kids’s Merchant teams
  • Responsible for merchandising new creative presentations for all (Accessories and Kids Outlet)
  • Collaborate with CFTs to understand Design Codes/Big Idea vision and needs for each season
  • Collaborate with CFTs during buy process to ensure the planned assortment aligns with visual space and strategy for the season
  • Use this information to create Priority Maps and Line List files
  • Build and execute presentations using SketchUp and in collaboration with CFTs and Merchandising Team partners
  • Partner with Merchants in creation of key looks for the season
  • Photograph and catalog all photos and mannequin looks seasonally
  • Partner with Visual Operations team on finalizing documents and communication to stores
  • Responsible for merchandising new creative presentations for Accessories and Kids’s monthly Floorset Documents and seasonal Woodbury Execution setups
  • Partner with Planning Team to determine any SKU updates/changes in preparation for monthly Floorset Signoff milestones
  • Collaborate with CFTs to review Floorset presentations prior to seasonal Woodbury Execution
  • Execute Woodbury Execution presentations in collaboration with CFT and Merchandising Team partners
  • Attend and participate in all Woodbury Execution workthroughs and team walkthroughs
  • Support new merchant initiatives by providing suggested merchandising setups to accommodate needs and address objectives of tests, as related to Accessories and Kid’s Mannequin looks and Displays
  • Collaborate with CFT partners on pulling and dressing of all in-store mannequin looks
  • Execute and photograph seasonal displays and mannequin looks for Accessories and Kid’s
  • Create and maintain a library of competitive shopping photos and inspirational images
  • Organize images and create inspiration boards for presentations as necessary
  • Organize monthly competitive shopping trips, create a comprehensive agenda for each trip
  • Participate in seasonal comp shopping trips, focused on current merchandising needs in all departments
  • Oversee organization of Kids apparel and accessories samples
  • Collaborate with Visual Operations team to contribute merchandising information for all necessary training documents and contribute merchandising information for VMCS Principles
  • Must be able to participate in/manage the merchandising of other divisions as needed
  • Attend major NSOs as necessary, plan and oversee execution of merchandising presentations

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Bonus programs
  • Best in class medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement
  • Generous company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Seasonal hours
  • Flexible work schedules
  • A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as Headspace membership
  • Reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions
  • Opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities
  • Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through
  • Support for continued education including tuition reimbursement
  • Associate Discount at company outlets and e-commerce sites

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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