Visual Merchandiser (30 hours) Job Introduction As a Visual Merchandiser, you will work as part of a larger team to assist with the VM presentation of your area.
Appreciating the importance of visual impact within retail, you strive to create and maintain exciting and enticing displays through exceptional styling for our customers.As a Visual Merchandiser you will:Perform floor walks each morning to check and maintain basic recovery standards and make sure that actions are carried out prior to store openingConsider both the internal and external customer in all activities, including department layout, merchandising and presentation, setting and agreeing standards and benchmarks against competitorsDeliver exceptional visual creative through creative and trend focused product stylingBe proactively involved in implementing themed installations within your departments, working within a close knit cross-functional teamWork closely with key contacts in Buying & Merchandising and Retail Operations to agree brand adjacencies and product layouts in order to maximise sales potential, as well as building on their understanding of standards and maintenanceRegularly perform comparative 'shops' of new and inspirational places to maintain an understanding and awareness of competition, direction and key brandsHave weekly updates with the Stock Control team, ensuring stock is returned and booked back in, and communicate updates as requiredMaintain all vinyl signage and branding; including ordering, installation and delivering consistent standardsComply with Health & Safety standards, policies and procedures, demonstrating good standards in regards to your tools, equipment and environmentA bit about youCreative.
With a background in Art as an advantage, you are passionate about design and visual displays, with an understanding of their importance in a retail environment Strong styling experience, a good understanding of our brand mix, as well as brand adjacenciesHave a strong eye for detail ensuring delivery of exceptional work Knowledge of designers, brands, trends and competitors.
You will be up to date with trends and constantly looking for opportunities for this to inspire your work Organised and proactive.
You are able to multi-task, prioritise and work to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail Experienced.
You are able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with previous experience in retail operations as well as exposure to VM Well Informed.
You will develop excellent product knowledge by following trends and being aware of our competitor's activityA great communicator.
You work with your team to deliver results as well as work cross functionally Service and experienced focused.
Your creative understanding and ability to translate this into practical solutions and displays contributes to our customer experienceAn example of our values, a trusted and respected colleagueThis guide represents a summary of the role, however all team members are expected to be flexible in the work they undertake, which may change from time to time, according to the needs of the business.
Selfridges