Factory Styling/ VM Support

JCrew•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Associate supports the development and execution of visual merchandising strategies across all Factory Stores. This role focuses on supporting the VM Director in creating visual guidelines, seasonal directives, styling and in-store presentations that align with brand standards and drive sales. Additionally, this role manages timelines of VM Workload and Marketing Distros to support Monthly Installations and Special Projects. The position bridges creative concepts and operational skills to ensure consistency of Brand Messaging across all Stores.

Requirements

5 + years of Experience as VM Manager in Stores
Understanding of visual merchandising principles and retail KPIs
Proficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Excel
Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, proactively prioritize work
Strong communicator – communicate their progress, manage deadlines, and be solution oriented to get to that point
Strong visual and creative sensibility
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to execute brand vision

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of Store Dynamics
Ability to Travel to Stores
Exposure to corporate retail or multi-store environments is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with creating VM Direction including Studio Sets, Mannequin Styling and Creation of VM Directives
Collaborates with VM team, Field Team, Stores, Cross-Functional Business Partners such as Marketing, Merchants and Store Ops as well as outside Vendors
Manages completion of VM Studio Sets, Styling and VM Directives, Distros for Marketing Collateral, Sample Management, Supports Window Installations and Special Projects
Maintain High Visual Standards
Support in-store execution when needed, including occasional travel