GUCCI Visual Merchandiser – Midwest

Kering•Chicago, MI

1d•$67,500 - $75,000

About The Position

If you are a Dream-maker, this is the place for you. Together, we’ll create the real fabric of Gucci. A community of people united by the same passion: breaking new ground in the fashion world and beyond. Job Description Role Mission The Gucci Visual Merchandiser Midwest, based in Chicago, is responsible for overseeing visual merchandising for the retail stores in the Midwest market. The primary responsibilities will be to manage and orchestrate all visual directives and standards for interior merchandising and windows, as well as in- store special events, by interpreting the global visual merchandising vision with the goal of driving business performance in our sales channels.

Requirements

3+ years visual merchandising experience with multi-store scope preferred.
Must be very flexible with hours of work and comfortable with ever changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Available to work ad hoc overnights and weekends to meet urgent deadlines.
Ad hoc travel at short notice may be required several times throughout the year.
Strong attention to detail and passion to work quickly/efficiently to meet deadlines.
Proficiency with PowerPoint and basic photography skills.
Must be open and available to regular travel as needed (up to 75% of the time) within the market to support the visual team as needed.
Qualified candidates must have the proper work authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Create and execute appealing visual presentations that enhance the client experience and maximizes sales.
Provide strategic guidance, directives, and partnership with store teams in relation to promoting sales of products through visual merchandising, using independent judgment and discretion based on each store’s individual specifications and business needs.
Be the market subject matter expert on brand aesthetics and visual merchandising trends of competitors.
Interpret global creative strategy to adapt to market needs using individual creativity and discretion, based on analysis of each store in the market.
Analyze selling reports and other data-based tools to react to current and changing needs of the business at the national and individual store level.
Train and coach store teams and in-store visual ambassadors regarding visual standards , substitutions and best practices.
Ensure store visual displays are consistently interpreted based on the global creative vision.
Partner with store director, merchandising dept, and other key stakeholders to identify novel solutions to improve store performance.
Responsible for direct communication with global visual merchandising team.
Develop and implement visual merchandising zoning plans and mock-up presentations for stores within assigned market.
Oversee store visual tools and inventory and ensure they are well-maintained, stored properly and meet brand standards.
Communicate visual updates, inclusive of photography, regarding recaps from store visits with regional partners and company headquarters in Italy.
Adhere to store visit rotation and travel needs necessary for the business provided by regional manager
Respect designated travel budget provided by department
Daily to weekly check-ins with market stores via group communication