Sr. Specialist, Visual Merchandising

KnitWell Group • Albany, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Senior Specialist is responsible for merchandising apparel & intimates floorsets inclusive of strategic product placement, marketing levers and visual styling by creating presentations that build brand equity, are customer friendly, and scalable for all stores. Collaborates with cross-functional partners to support overall production of mock store floorsets, including sample management, mapping, translations, and testing. Serves as a liaison to merchant, planning & allocation partners, and store operations partners.

Requirements

• 4-6 years in retail home office setting, and stores experience
• College degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Ability to manage and complete assignments accurately and on a timely basis
• Strong time management, organizational and simplification/process improvement skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working in a team setting and in managing cross-functional relationships
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to be a team player and foster a positive commitment to teamwork
• Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship.
• We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and implementation of apparel & intimate strategies into creative, fashion-oriented, and brand right merchandising presentations for each floorset inclusive of brand promos, tiered presentations, tests, and product updates.
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with merchants to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment in floorsets and product category strategies
• Actively seeks customer insights to best understand how our customer shops and apply critical learnings to visual merchandising strategies.
• Supports visual communications with all content, translations and tests.
• Oversees all floorset mapping inclusive of mock store maps and brand guide maps.
• Manages shot list and content for all floorsets & tests.
• Assists in development and editing of all Brand Guides.
• Knowledgeable of latest fashion, environmental and interior trends

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees