Posted: 09/29/2023 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Retail Job Number: AV9575917913

Job Description

Director of Visual Merchandising

Overview

Our client, a Bay Area-based apparel brand, has spent the last decade or so building out an assortment of really cool, really comfortable apparel, and a fleet of 50+ stores in some pretty awesome locations. The intersection of those two things, and how they tell their brand story, is where this role comes to life.

Job Description

The Director of Visual Merchandising will be responsible for the overall visual excellence of our fleet. This includes, first and foremost, the presentation of our product assortment within the stores. We are looking for someone with the ability to merchandise a store so the key product stories shine through, and so all fixtures and displays bring the brand to life.

Responsibilities:

Create an inspiring customer experience through in-store merchandising and styling
High-level strategy and subsequent execution in the field for monthly floor-sets
Seasonal window displays
Creation and execution of visual display standards in the retail fleet
Take ownership of aesthetic and merchandise displays, including mannequins, signage, and other brand or marketing collateral, etc
Collaboration with store design team on new store build-outs and fixturization
Own mannequin styling and elevate window displays
Elevate brand visual standards in existing stores and create materials to ensure uniform execution excellence across the fleet.
Oversee merch photo feedback process and ensure standards are being met in the fleet
Identify door level fixturization, signage and display opportunities and collaborate with real estate team to bring these ideas to fruition.
Contribute to continual process improvement and strategic achievements in the store design and
Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate & inspire across the fleet.
Day to day collaboration with merchants, planners, retail ops team, store designers, and store leaders.
The role reports directly to the COO, who heads retail for the company

Qualifications

A keen eye for detail + high level creative output.
A Strong Team Player.
Driven to Build Something Great.
An Authentic Brand Advocate.
Must have experience in a visual merchandising leadership role, ideally with a brand with multiple doors and store formats.
High levels of creativity and aesthetic sense are required.
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop experience a major plus.
Please submit your design portfolio when applying, with particular emphasis on ideas that connect with our brand.

Benefits

Competitive pay and equity compensation

Flexible time off
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
401k with Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Parental Leave Wellness Allowance Cell Phone Reimbursement

Salary:

$160,000 - $190,000

Meet Your Recruiter

Alonya Van Rooyen

From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Emerging Blue is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion with all hiring and employment practices. Our goal is go to create an inclusive environment in which all candidates and employees are treated with respect.

We partner with our clients to create diverse candidate pools, promote equality, and help build positive and inclusive company cultures.

Emerging Blue prohibits discrimination and all forms of applicant and employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or status in any group protected by state or local law

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