Visual Merchandising Manager

Bonobos • New York, NY

72d • $101,200 - $152,500

About The Position

The primary role of the Visual Merchandising Manager is to drive innovation and brand storytelling through compelling and strategic visual initiatives and programs. This role delivers a strong & cohesive brand presence across diverse national guideshop formats within a highly competitive marketplace. The Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for designing and developing visual merchandising (VM) collateral for guideshop in-store and window displays, animations, events, and shaping the overall guideshop consumer journey. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and technically proficient. They must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and be skilled in coaching and mentoring team members. This position reports directly to the Brand Creative director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of work experience, with corporate visual merchandising experience preferred.
• Proficient in Google Suite and Adobe Creative Suites – InDesign, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.
• Proven ability to interface professionally with multiple levels of management and departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong cultural awareness, competitive analysis and knowledge of current trends in fashion and specialty retail.
• Could be required to submit a portfolio for review with application.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience managing large projects and/or teams.

Responsibilities

• Create industry leading story-telling and innovative design solutions in partnership with Creative & Design Leadership and Brand Marketing.
• A key contributing creative team member in Seasonal Concepts and specific Marketing initiatives, regarding Guideshop product presentation inclusive of interior, windows and signage, but not limited to.
• Leads the development and implementation of monthly visual directives; informing floorsets, window displays, special marketing initiatives, promotional directives.
• Responsible for the development and execution of Brand-right, sophisticated, and elevated visual merchandising and marketing tools and solutions to ensure cohesion and brand excellence.
• Applies on-brand visual standards for merchandising of seasonal, monthly, or business required changes.
• Provide complete and accurate visual merchandising content that is communicated to Guideshops effectively, with detailed and quality information in documents and all other forms of visual Guideshop communication.
• Participate in guideshop visits to identify strengths and opportunities of Seasonal Product Launch execution to continue to evolve direction and communication through marketing & merchandising strategies seasonally.
• Creates visual project lists and production calendars to ensure seamless execution between visual, marketing, store ops, and field teams.
• Partners with cross-functional and Guideshop teams for the Visual Merchandising, fixture, store design and all product presentation oversight for new store openings, renovations, and store closures.
• Prepare and present team content of initial and final Product Launch floor walkthroughs to Executive Leadership.
• Provide competitive analysis and knowledge of current trends.
• Oversee the production of visual communication including photography, photo editing, content writing while maintaining alignment with retail visual communication.
• Responsible for the creation of supplemental documents (marketing, sale, special events, tests).
• Contributes to merchandising and marketing solutions for integrated visual projections. Coordinate and integrate product, marketing, visual elements, collaborating with Merchant, Visual and Marketing and Guideshop Operations partners.
• Participates in Product Line Reviews, partnering with Creative, Product, and Merchandising leadership team to advise and manage buys to store capacity requirements, store design, color guidelines, and seasonal marketing concepts, with applicable cross-functional reviews.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.
• Merchandise discount.
• Paid Time Off.
• Parental leave for new moms and dads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees