Urban Outfitters Visual Coordinator - Glasgow, Scotland
- Glasgow
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Interprets company direction and current fashion trends to deliver creative and exciting vm solutions, which are market specific and support in sales generation.
- Actively seek outside inspiration and apply personal talent to develop and contribute unique perspectives to the overall display concepts.
- Consistently lead and collaborate with the store manager and display coordinator and other creative coordinators resulting in innovative and timely project execution.
- Proactively manage, having shared responsibility with the display coordinator, the delivery of seasonal display concepts through effective time management and planning, detailed mapping, clean execution and timely completion.
- With guidance from the district creative and in partnership with the display coordinator, communicate seasonal set-ups through effective photo layouts submitted every quarter.
- Following company guidelines, implement all vm initiatives, window schemes and styling direction to the highest possible standard.
- Communicate company merchandising concepts, initiatives and trends to the store teams through meetings, weekly walkthroughs and inspiration boards.
- Inspire others to work toward a common, collaborative goal by sharing inspiration, new ideas and pertinent information from Head Office.
- Effectively delegate projects while at the same time allowing others the creativity to succeed by making their own decisions.
- Coach team members on merchandise placement, merchandising standards, execution of promotion and markdown placement and business analysis.
- Facilitate an efficient shipment processing system in which merchandise is placed promptly in order to maximise sales.
- Maintain an organised office, signage storage area and fixture room.
- Uphold the company’s mystery shop standards and maintain company-average results.
- Build community relationships that directly reflect the urban culture.
- Proven track record of driving sales through excellent visual presentations and strong business acumen.
- An understanding of the Urban Outfitters culture and its appeal to the local market.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and possess strong organisational skills.
- Project and time management experience.
- A willingness to travel and be away from a home store for periods of time.
- Retail management experience with creative interests or a background in fashion, art and music.
- ‘Life Leave’ - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement
- Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
- Discount off external gym memberships
- Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees
- Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands
- Season ticket loan for eligible employees
- Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees
- We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development