Global Visual Merchandising Manager

Job Description

Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry.OverviewReporting into the Visual Experience Director,the Global Visual Merchandising Manager will play a pivotal role in setting the overall visual experience in our stores, ensuring the visual experience is consistently implemented across the globe, creating a unique and beautiful customer journey that alignswith Stella McCartneys values.Your Mission:

• Collaborate with the Visual Experience Director to develop a comprehensive visual merchandising strategy that reflects the brands identity and enhances the overall customer experience.
• Lead the rollout of the visual merchandising strategy across our global store network, ensuring consistency in visual presentation, brand messaging, and storytelling.
• Oversee the execution of visual merchandising initiatives to create captivating in-store environments that engage and inspire customers. This includes defining and implementing store layouts, product placement, fixtures, and lighting.
• Work closely with the store planning and windows design team to integrate visual merchandising concepts seamlessly into the overall store design. Foster a collaborative environment to ensure the end-to-end customer experience is unique, beautiful, and alignedwith the companys values.
• Provide guidance and training to store teams on visual merchandising principles, standards, and best practices.
• Partner with the retail teams to continuously assess and improve the visual presentation skills of the store staff to enhance the overall brand experience.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative visual merchandising techniques. Introduce new ideas and concepts to enhance the brands visual presence and keep it ahead of the competition.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of visual merchandising strategies, fixtures, and displays through regular analysis and reporting. Identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate adjustments to optimize sales and brand impact.
• Develop and manage the visual merchandising budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to achieve desired outcomes while maintaining cost control.
• Oversee and implement the VM strategy to the flagship store on Old Bond Street to ensure its standards are compelling and best practice for the business.

Your Talent:

• Bachelors degree in Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Design, or related field (a relevant combination of education and experience will be considered) would be desirable.
• Experience in visual merchandising within the luxury fashion industry, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of luxury retail and fashion industry trends.
• Creative flair with a keen eye for aesthetics and detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of different cultures in order to effectively drive the VM strategy across all markets
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, driving innovation and excellence.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Systems and Essentials

• Proficient in visual merchandising software and tools.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

RewardOur philosophy is to go beyond monetary return and consider ourselves responsible for your wellbeing, your family, your health, your time and the community.

• Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products
• Exclusive staff sales and sample sales - Including other LVMH brands
• Matched pension contribution up to 6%
• Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assurance
• Annual Health Screening
• Annual Leave Shop where employees can buy or sell annual leave
• Flexible working/core hours
• Enchanced Maternity/paternity packages
• Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme
• Fitness membership (Classpass credits)
• Volunteer and Birthday leave
• Health cash plan
• Financial wellbeing program
• Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support Services
• Employee referral bonus

Optional/ Paid BenefitsSeason ticket loan, cycle to work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance and much more.We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments pleaselet us know within 48 hours of your interview.At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to putdiversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influenceand disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine.