Visual Merchandiser

Starboard Cruise Services•Doral, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Visual Merchandiser leads the development and execution of compelling visual merchandising presentation across all stores to tell product and shopping experience stories that engage consumers (cruise guests) and entice them to purchase. The VM plays a critical role as a strategic business partner who will work directly with the General Manager as well as the Marketing, Merchandising and Planning teams in order to create the overall vision and execute visual strategies for in-store presentation in all of Starboard’s retail shops for our Cruise Line Partners. They will also oversee visual presentation, communication and training and development of shipboard teams.

Requirements

4 -6 Years of Experience
Bachelor's Degree Required
Equivalent combination of work/education experience accepted
Strong presentation skills and general understanding of color theory, styling and industry trend
Creative, solution-oriented approach to tasks and challenges
Ability to coach, mentor and deliver feedback while motivating others to achieve goals
Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
Creativity & Innovation
Demonstrated talent in Visual Merchandising and proficiency with design software
Ability to inspire and motivate others
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability in retail operations
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Aptitude with hand and small power tools
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 35 lbs
Proficiency in English language
Makes recommendations and decisions independently. Some managerial guidance provided. Relatively high level of individual problem solving ability required. May participate in some strategy development.
50% or more travel required

Nice To Haves

Photoshop experience and expertise a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure brand, product and retail store standards: Aligns with GM, marketing and merchandising teams to understand product placement and merchandising strategy and ensure business objectives are met through visual execution.
Partner cross-functionally with marketing, merchandising, and planning teams to align to floorplans and ensure in-store experience is cohesive with marketing campaigns and strategies.
Liaise with shipboard teams to adapt presentations based on trend, itinerary, sell-through, etc.
Partner with marketing to decide placement of visual materials on different ships.
Makes visual merchandising decisions to positively impact business performance.
Sets guidelines and standards to ensure aligned and consistent execution of cruise line branding through visual merchandising initiatives.
Shipboard Training and Development: Develops learning materials and directives to train shipboard staff on the execution, flexing and maintenance of visual merchandising standards.
Accountable for execution of visual deliverables including photo reviews to ensure brand integrity.
Provides coaching and development to teams onboard to ensure their ability to execute on visual standards.
Shares and communicates best practices amongst ships of common or similar design.
Creative Concepting and Execution: Develop creative Visual Merchandising concepts to support Merchandising and Marketing initiatives in alignment with cruise line account team (product presentations, window displays, “Instagrammable” VM installations, etc.).
Responsible for fixture development, installation (as needed) and placements of visual merchandising elements onboard ships.
Project Management: Project manage renovations, new builds, itinerary changes, holiday, MP&D program initiatives throughout the year, fixture roll-outs for assigned cruise lines.
Deliver visual merchandising presentations.