Visual Merchandising & Windows Designer

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.Overview: Stella McCartney Ltd is seeking a highlyskilled and creative Visual Merchandising and Window Designer to join our team, reporting directly to the Visual Merchandising Director. In this role, you will be responsible for creating captivating and visually appealing displays in our retail, wholesaleand franchise spaces, ensuring they effectively communicate our brands message and enhance the customer experience. Your role will involve designing and executing window displays, in-store visual merchandising, and collaborating with cross-functional teamsto drive sales and brand recognition. Your Mission:

• Conceptualise, design, and execute captivating and innovative window displays that align with the brands identity.
• Provide suppliers with detailed production packs and artwork.
• Discuss with local suppliers and regional VM Managers to ensure consistency on production across the business.
• Assist and oversee implementing VM and window displays across Retail, Wholesale and Franchise stores.
• Present project concepts through mood boards and research packs.
• Build close relationships with marketing, commercial teams to ensure smooth running of all projects.
• Build a strong with relationship with the Head of facilities, to ensure all formal H&S procedures are followed, reviewing all design proposals with them to ensure all design proposals comply.
• Research new, innovative materials and production techniques.
• Support with event design layouts.
• Responsible for prop maintenance and global inventories.
• Assist in other ad-hoc duties and projects.

Your Talent:

• Ability to be work collaboratively, balancing creativity with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and the ability to present ideas.
• Awareness of trends and ability to produce innovative, on brand research.
• Ability to work under pressure with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work within budget and short timelines.
• Confident, independent, proactive, self-motivated and forward thinking.
• Ad-hoc travel when required.

Systems and Essentials:

• Degree in Architecture, Design or Engineering is desired.
• At least 2 years relevant experience working within a similar role.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal), any other languages would be beneficial.
• Confident in the use of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino or other 3D modelling software.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Reward Our 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
• Enhanced 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 Benefits Season 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.