Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in visual merchandising or related field., 4-6 years of experience in visual merchandising or retail operations., Proficiency with design software such as Photoshop and Microsoft Office., Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and execute visual merchandising strategies across all stores and ships.

Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and planning teams to align visual presentations with brand and business goals.

Train and develop shipboard teams on visual standards and execution.

Manage projects related to visual displays, fixtures, and store renovations.

Job description

This is a remote position.

The Visual Merchandiser leads the development and execution of compelling visual merchandising presentation across all stores to tell product and shopping experience stories that engage consumers (cruise guests) and entice them to purchase. The VM plays a critical role as a strategic business partner who will work directly with the General Manager as well as the Marketing, Merchandising and Planning teams in order to create the overall vision and execute visual strategies for in-store presentation. They will also oversee visual presentation, communication and training and development of shipboard teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure brand, product and retail store standards:

Aligns with GM, marketing and merchandising teams to understand product placement and merchandising strategy and ensure business objectives are met through visual execution
Partner cross-functionally with marketing, merchandising, and planning teams to align to floorplans and ensure in-store experience is cohesive with marketing campaigns and strategies
Liaise with shipboard teams to adapt presentations based on trend, itinerary, sell-through, etc.
Partner with marketing to decide placement of visual materials on different ships
Makes visual merchandising decisions to positively impact business performance.
Sets guidelines and standards to ensure aligned and consistent execution of cruise line branding through visual merchandising initiatives

Shipboard Training and Development:

Develops learning materials and directives to train shipboard staff on the execution, flexing and maintenance of visual merchandising standards.
Accountable for execution of visual deliverables including photo reviews to ensure brand integrity
Provides coaching and development to teams onboard to ensure their ability to execute on visual standards.
Shares and communicates best practices amongst ships of common or similar design

Creative Concepting and Execution:

Develop creative Visual Merchandising concepts to support Merchandising and Marketing initiatives in alignment with cruise line account team (product presentations, window displays, “Instagrammable” VM installations, etc.)
Responsible for fixture development, installation (as needed) and placements of visual merchandising elements onboard ships

Project Management:

Project manage renovations, new builds, itinerary changes, holiday, MP&D program initiatives throughout the year, fixture roll-outs for assigned cruise lines
Deliver visual merchandising presentations

Requirements

Education and Experience:

4 -6 Years of Experience
Bachelor's Degree Required
Equivalent combination of work/education experience accepted

Preferred Education & Experience:

Photoshop experience and expertise a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong presentation skills and general understanding of color theory, styling and industry trend
Creative, solution-oriented approach to tasks and challenges
Ability to coach, mentor and deliver feedback while motivating others to achieve goals
Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
Creativity & Innovation
Demonstrated talent in Visual Merchandising and proficiency with design software
Ability to inspire and motivate others
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability in retail operations
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Aptitude with hand and small power tools
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 35 lbs
Proficiency in English language

Decision Making:

Makes recommendations and decisions independently. Some managerial guidance provided. Relatively high level of individual problem solving ability required. May participate in some strategy development.

Travel Requirements –

50% or more travel required

Other:
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Some flexibility in hours is permitted, employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and must work 30 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Demands:
Office environment with frequent sitting, walking and standing, occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling use of office machinery. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Oral and auditory enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication automated devise such as the telephone.

Benefits

Ship2Shore Employ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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