Visual Merchandising Specialist - Landmark, NYC

CVM Creative Installations

• Install creative CVM campaigns which include windows/vitrines/caselines/towers/and wall shelf fixtures.
• Support with the execution of high-profile selling events, and special creative installations as they relate to product launches, events, activations, press previews and branding initiatives.
• Support with the Installation and maintenance of holiday displays and décor.

Merchandising Initiatives and Standards

• Partner closely with CVM Market Manager and CVM Market Director in the successful implementation and in-store execution of regionally defined product strategy and initiatives.
• Maintain merchandise presentations according to company product display standards on daily basis.

Operations | Communication

• Independently maximize the CVM and Merchandising opportunities.
• Communicate regularly to update CVM Market Manager and Director in regards to key business initiatives.
• Develop relationships with vendors to ensure results are on brand and competitively negotiated.

Cross Functional Business Partnership

• Actively participate in daily/weekly floor walks with CVM and Retails management teams, providing solutions and insights that balance the needs of CVM standards and the business.
• Train and inspire CVM partner network and retail team, and review their execution to ensure all display presentations are of the highest standards.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in creative visual merchandising, visual displays, styling - preferable luxury retail
• Portfolio Required

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ambitious, flexible, out-going, enthusiastic.
• Able to work with a variety of people, and present ideas and information to a group.
• Work early mornings, evenings, nights and weekends as needed.
• Experience with various display and event installations. Knowledgeable with display production processes and materials.
• Knowledgeable of local vendor sources for display supplies, hardware, props, furniture, flowers.
• Live in, or within reasonable commute to, New York City Metro Area.
• Experience with basic construction hand tools and painting.
• Computer skills required: Proficient in Email/Outlook, Microsoft Excel and Word and working knowledge of Photoshop and In Design

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable in and appreciative of a luxury retail setting.
• Theatre or color display lighting experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of jewelry and jewelry display forms a plus.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $65,450.00 - $88,550.00. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience.