Manager, Visual Merchandising

Tory Burch

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with capital, education and community.You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.
  • Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
  • We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
  • Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
  • We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
  • We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:A Day in the Life:This person will plan, develop, and facilitate Global Visual Merchandising strategies centered around seasonal product messaging and marketing initiatives, to begin during development of the line to time of in-store execution. This person will manage the monthly floorset and work cross-channel.The role is responsible for overseeing monthly floorsets and the compilation of all Visual Merchandising and Fashion Presentation directives. This person will facilitate the streamlined communication of corporate VM initiatives across all channels, ensuring alignment with Web and Marketing content.Responsibilities
  • Oversees execution of monthly Visual Merchandising floorset for Retail stores across Europe
  • Oversees the compilation of all Retail VM directives based on key messages outlined at Market, heavy investments, and store tier/size/capacity.
  • Responsible for managing other team members and freelancers with respect to the monthly floorset directive, and overseeing the Visual Communications & Graphics team, including their work on Photoshopping of product images, mannequins, propping, and fixtures for window and interior renderings.
  • Responsible for the body of information and communication of all directives and standards manuals.
  • Must be highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and PowerPoint.
  • Review monthly floorset photos and direct/advise field team on VM standards and aesthetics.
  • Partner with Retail, Wholesale, and International channels on assortment strategy by tier, and ensure proper depth is bought to enable key product initiatives.
  • Responsible for generating new creative ideas for enhancing the display of product through Visual Merchandising, working with the Director of VM & Fashion Presentation.
  • Ensure alignment with Web and Marketing on creative content and product messaging for global initiatives.
  • Partner with Windows team to align on concept and cohesiveness of the message.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of each season’s Collection, monthly product deliveries, and assortments by tier.
  • Must be able to creative problem-solve and react quickly to address business concerns and be resourceful when working within budgetary constraints.
  • Collaborate in a creative environment with other members of the team to achieve results.
  • Work within a fast-paced environment in order to meet tight deadlines while ensuring that all directives and communications are accurate, clear, concise, and consistent with brand standards
To Land This Role:Qualifications
  • Must be available to travel within Europe with availability and flexibility for overnight working to meet the needs of the business
  • At least 5 years of industry experience and Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Strong computer graphics and rendering skills (Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Must have portfolio demonstrating fashion styling and VM abilities.
  • Must have elevated taste level and experience working at a designer brand.
  • Must have experience compiling corporate VM directives.
  • Must have strong awareness of fashion and industry trends and an ability to bring most forward ideas to the table.
  • Must have experience developing cross-functional partnerships
Why You'll Want to Join Our Team: Following the resignation of current VM Manager, the position requires a replacement to support the Sr. International Visual Merchandising Manager for the VM support for store, events, pop ups across Europe.How We Work Together
  • Adaptable – We change before we have to
  • Entrepreneurial – We own it
  • Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
  • Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
  • Live the Values – We show up for each other
  • Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing
#TeamTory ValuesWe show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

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