Key Facts

Remote From:

Anywhere

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

38 - 38K yearly

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Microsoft Office
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Decision Making
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Multitasking
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Time Management
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Mentorship
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Verbal Communication Skills
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Innovation
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Problem Solving
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Creativity

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree required or an equivalent combination of work and education experience
4-6 years of experience in visual merchandising, brand presentation, or related field
Proficiency with design software (e.g., Photoshop) and strong presentation skills with knowledge of color theory, styling, and industry trends
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong written and verbal communication; ability to coach and mentor teams

Requirements:

Ensure brand, product and retail standards by aligning with GM, marketing and merchandising teams to execute visual strategies, adapt presentations to trends and itineraries, and supervise placement of visual materials with shipboard teams; maintain brand consistency
Develop shipboard training materials; train staff on execution and maintenance of visual merchandising standards; provide coaching and share best practices across ships
Create creative VM concepts to support merchandising and marketing initiatives (product presentations, window displays, Instagrammable installations); oversee fixture development and placements onboard ships
Project management for renovations, new builds, itinerary changes and holiday/MPD initiatives; manage fixture rollouts and deliver visual merchandising presentations

Ship2Shore Employ

About Ship2Shore Employ

We believe that a crew member's career with cruise lines doesn't have to end when they sign off of a ship for the last time. We know the value of a crew member's knowledge, experience, level of customer service, excellence and resilience. We do not want crew members to sign off of a ship and feel they are starting over after 5, 10, 15, 20+ years onboard. We want them to know it is only the beginning. We tell their story and we match them to a cruise line that adores them. Only Crew know what it is like to slide down a lifeboat slide at 7:00 am, to eat dinner in 10 minutes, to change uniforms in 5 and to build family with people from all over the world. A family we would never, ever change.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 2 - 10

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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.