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Head of Visual Merchandising and Brand Experience - Maternity Cover

Employer
Acne Studios
Location
Stockholm (SE)
Closing date
28 May 2023

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Function
Visual Merchandising
Level
Manager

Job Details

Acne Studios is looking for a Head of Visual Merchandising & Brand Experience for a 1-year contract to cover a maternity leave. The main mission is to lead a global team of visual creatives and both co-ordinate & execute visual coherence across the brand through a 360-degree approach.

The role

In this role you will oversee our global visual merchandising strategy and implementation and manage regional display initiatives and ensure they correspond to HQ standards and objectives. The role will be based at our HQ in Stockholm and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible.

Main responsibilities:

  • Develop and update seasonal visual strategies alongside buying and merchandising teams
  • Review global VM execution, collating constructive feedback and recommendations to share with global and regional teams
  • Coach the Global VM Coordinator, Brand Experience Coordinator, and Regional Visual Managers and oversee their workflow
  • Partner with global sales managers to assess visual needs in the wholesale space
  • Direct the design and development of in-store installations/activations/events
  • Manage seasonal showroom creative, design and production
  • Manage store music selection
  • Develop and support design and execution of global store openings
  • Collaborate on design and development for visual props and tools
  • Conduct market visits to review progress, issues and new business opportunities and participate in on-site top priority installations.
  • Analyze competitor activity to ensure we remain at the forefront of the industry

You

To be successful in this role we believe that you have:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 4+ years managerial experience
  • 6+ years a similar design-centric role within fashion or creative industries at a global level
  • Strong understanding of the creative development process, from concept to delivery
  • Excellent eye for detail and visual aesthetics
  • Proven experience in delivering multiple projects from inception to completion
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills to convey ideas and engage stakeholders
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Ability to travel, flexible schedule and ability to work outside of regular business hours
  • Strong understanding of the creative development process, from concept to delivery

We may perform background checks for this position.

Acne Studios is a Swedish fashion house with a multidisciplinary approach and global presence. Founded in 1996, the focus is on elevated ready-to-wear and accessories. Through founder and Creative Director Jonny Johansson’s interest in art, photography, music, architecture, and contemporary culture, Acne Studios has found an alternative path to fashion and creativity. Acne Studios has seen double-digit growth for most years since its inception with a turnover of >250 EUR million.

Acne Studios operates through own distribution channels and wholesale partners with >60 own stores worldwide, including flagship stores in Stockholm, Paris, Milan, London, New York City, Los Angeles, Seoul, Tokyo, and Beijing. Each store has a unique distinctive character, yet with common key design elements reflecting the Acne Studios brand identity.

The Acne Studios Head Office is located in Stockholm, in a brutalist masterpiece that formerly housed the Czechoslovakian Embassy. Completely restored to facilitate a fashion school-like atmosphere, the overall aesthetic is again a reflection of the Acne Studios brand identity, telling the story of its history and global vision. Acne Studios also operates offices in Paris, New York, Shanghai, and Empoli outside Florence.

Following its ambitious sustainability work and focus on supplier relationships and longevity, Acne Studios has been independently verified as “Leader” by Fair Wear Foundation for six consecutive years. Acne Studios is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode since 2013.

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