Manager, Visual Merchandising

Shiseido•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager- Visual Merchandising is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of in-store visual programs and events across multiple brands (Shiseido, Cle de Peau Beaute, NARS, Drunk Elephant) and retail partners (Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks, Macy’s, Sephora, etc.). This individual must be highly organized and be able to deliver speed-to-market design programs, optimize cost, and support business priorities and/or objectives. He/she must be proficient in 2D/3D design, have excellent communication skills and possess a sophisticated aesthetic suited for luxury and prestige audiences. This team player must be motivated, innovative, agile, and results driven.

Requirements

A minimum of 3-5 years of VM experience in beauty or fashion industry with an emphasis in both 2D & 3D design; preparing planograms, and packaging artwork.
High proficiency in SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering, be well-versed in display materials and production processes.
Graphic knowledge and skills including typography and layout; packaging and proofing print ready artwork.
A diversified portfolio demonstrating success with VM program development and implementation in specialty, department store and open sell environments.
Comfort working independently and with levels of ambiguity; creatively problem solving.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a willingness and ability to be agile and resourceful under tight deadlines.
Ability to maintain a collaborative, energetic and positive attitude and inspire creativity amongst peers.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective cross-functional partnerships.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Managers of Visual Merchandising to concept design, project management, implementation and roll-out of merchandising programs and initiatives across our retail environments.
Adapt seasonal global concepts to create 2D & 3D design proposals for opportunities at US specific retail channels including Department Store Visual weeks, retail outposts and pop-ups and in store events.
Create schematic design drawings, 3D renderings and planograms for global HQ, US cross-functional partners and retailer approvals.
Provide consistent communication and transparency with brands and cross functional partners in a shared service environment.
Manage and collaborate with vendors to produce, price, and value engineer on-counter VM elements.
Graphic design based on brand assets and copy; packaging print ready artwork.