Rhone Apparel Inc
Director, Visual Presentation
Rhone Apparel Inc, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
About the Company:
Founded in 2014, Rhone is a performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness. Engineered for optimal style, comfort, and performance, our clothing is designed to enhance every aspect of the active individual's life. Led by brothers Nate & Ben Checketts, Rhone is fueled by a clear vision: positively impacting lives through a commitment to physical and mental fitness, inspiring community, and crafting performance-driven products. Rhone's purpose is straightforward yet impactful: to inspire those who challenge themselves in their relentless pursuit of progress. In addition to a robust E-commerce business and a strong wholesale presence, Rhone currently has 15 retail stores across the U.S., all of which are used for building community through various initiatives such as the brand's signature Mind & Muscle events.
About the role:
The Director of Visual Presentation will be responsible for all aspects of visual merchandising (VM) strategy and execution that impact the customer experience in our retail stores to enhance brand awareness, drive sales, and maximize profitability. The Director of Visual Presentation will steer, through strong cross-functional collaboration, the many phases of the VM process.
This role requires a blend of creative vision, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to ensure that the visual presentation in retail stores aligns with Rhone's overall objectives.
What you'll do:
Create and evolve the Visual Merchandising strategy to maintain an inspiring customer experience in storesStrategize and execute on in-store merchandising updates in partnership with the Merchandising and Brand Marketing teamsImplement a standardized Floor set and Refresh process that aligns with company live dates by deliveryCreate and implement window displays, window refreshes and in-store displays as aligned with merchandising updates and seasonal strategyCollaborate with merchandising team on mannequin styling and storytellingCollaborate with merchandising and planning teams on store assortmentsEstablish and maintain capacity counts and store tiering definitions for the Merchandising and Planning teamsCollaborate with VP of Retail and Director of Retail Stores during the planning of all floorsets and installationsElevate brand visual standards in existing stores and create materials to ensure uniform execution excellence across the fleetDevelop training to ensure that brand standards are being implemented; evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and update as necessaryCalendarize all VM activity in partnership with the Retail, Brand Marketing and Merchandising teamsManage signage program and oversee production of collateralParticipate in Regional / District weekly conference calls to drive planning, understanding and execution of upcoming VM updatesCollaborate with store managers, marketing teams, and product designers to align visual merchandising efforts with store layouts, product launches, and promotional activities.Liaise with Store Managers, District Managers, and Director of Retail Stores to understand business results to shift VM strategy for the local business while still supporting overall strategy and visionSupport cross-functional partners such as Events, Popups, Marketing, Wholesale, Store Planning, and Merchandising with brand initiatives when neededDesign and manage pop-up and shop-in-shop installations to accompany capsule collections and launch eventsCollaborate on store design process on new store buildouts including fixtures, signage, and displaysAssist with the development and sourcing of new visual merchandising display aides for new and existing retail storesCreate and maintain VM budget in partnership with VP of RetailNegotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure competitive pricing on visual merchandising materialsMaintain the stock of visual merchandising aids including, mannequins, hands and necks, price cubes, hangers, materials, accessories etcWhat you'll bring:
8+ years corporate visual merchandising experience in an apparel setting, preferably performance lifestyle and/or activewear3+ years leading and building best in class teams in a high-growth environmentStrong visual eye for detail, style, color pallet and display compositionExceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.Ability to communicate effectively with teams remotelyAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to changeA "can do" attitude with a passion for challenging the status quo and bringing forth new ideas and processesExcellent analytical skills with strong business acumenSuperior organizational and time management skillsProficient in Google Workspace, MSOand Adobe Creative suitesExperience in coordinating and installing visual components; must be be able to use hand-and-power operated tools, climb a ladder, etc.Ability to lift 50 pounds including clothing, props, mannequins, etc.Ability to travel as needed supporting NSO's, events, regular store visits and other ad hoc needsWhat you'll get:
Access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & commuter benefits401KEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time OffGenerous Holiday ScheduleFlexible schedule and work-from-home daysCompany incentive planParental LeaveGenerous employee discount plus allotments
Job Type: Full Time
Reports to: VP, Retail
Primary Location: Rhone HQ - Stamford, CT (hybrid - 3 days in office)
Founded in 2014, Rhone is a performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness. Engineered for optimal style, comfort, and performance, our clothing is designed to enhance every aspect of the active individual's life. Led by brothers Nate & Ben Checketts, Rhone is fueled by a clear vision: positively impacting lives through a commitment to physical and mental fitness, inspiring community, and crafting performance-driven products. Rhone's purpose is straightforward yet impactful: to inspire those who challenge themselves in their relentless pursuit of progress. In addition to a robust E-commerce business and a strong wholesale presence, Rhone currently has 15 retail stores across the U.S., all of which are used for building community through various initiatives such as the brand's signature Mind & Muscle events.
About the role:
The Director of Visual Presentation will be responsible for all aspects of visual merchandising (VM) strategy and execution that impact the customer experience in our retail stores to enhance brand awareness, drive sales, and maximize profitability. The Director of Visual Presentation will steer, through strong cross-functional collaboration, the many phases of the VM process.
This role requires a blend of creative vision, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to ensure that the visual presentation in retail stores aligns with Rhone's overall objectives.
What you'll do:
Create and evolve the Visual Merchandising strategy to maintain an inspiring customer experience in storesStrategize and execute on in-store merchandising updates in partnership with the Merchandising and Brand Marketing teamsImplement a standardized Floor set and Refresh process that aligns with company live dates by deliveryCreate and implement window displays, window refreshes and in-store displays as aligned with merchandising updates and seasonal strategyCollaborate with merchandising team on mannequin styling and storytellingCollaborate with merchandising and planning teams on store assortmentsEstablish and maintain capacity counts and store tiering definitions for the Merchandising and Planning teamsCollaborate with VP of Retail and Director of Retail Stores during the planning of all floorsets and installationsElevate brand visual standards in existing stores and create materials to ensure uniform execution excellence across the fleetDevelop training to ensure that brand standards are being implemented; evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and update as necessaryCalendarize all VM activity in partnership with the Retail, Brand Marketing and Merchandising teamsManage signage program and oversee production of collateralParticipate in Regional / District weekly conference calls to drive planning, understanding and execution of upcoming VM updatesCollaborate with store managers, marketing teams, and product designers to align visual merchandising efforts with store layouts, product launches, and promotional activities.Liaise with Store Managers, District Managers, and Director of Retail Stores to understand business results to shift VM strategy for the local business while still supporting overall strategy and visionSupport cross-functional partners such as Events, Popups, Marketing, Wholesale, Store Planning, and Merchandising with brand initiatives when neededDesign and manage pop-up and shop-in-shop installations to accompany capsule collections and launch eventsCollaborate on store design process on new store buildouts including fixtures, signage, and displaysAssist with the development and sourcing of new visual merchandising display aides for new and existing retail storesCreate and maintain VM budget in partnership with VP of RetailNegotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure competitive pricing on visual merchandising materialsMaintain the stock of visual merchandising aids including, mannequins, hands and necks, price cubes, hangers, materials, accessories etcWhat you'll bring:
8+ years corporate visual merchandising experience in an apparel setting, preferably performance lifestyle and/or activewear3+ years leading and building best in class teams in a high-growth environmentStrong visual eye for detail, style, color pallet and display compositionExceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.Ability to communicate effectively with teams remotelyAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to changeA "can do" attitude with a passion for challenging the status quo and bringing forth new ideas and processesExcellent analytical skills with strong business acumenSuperior organizational and time management skillsProficient in Google Workspace, MSOand Adobe Creative suitesExperience in coordinating and installing visual components; must be be able to use hand-and-power operated tools, climb a ladder, etc.Ability to lift 50 pounds including clothing, props, mannequins, etc.Ability to travel as needed supporting NSO's, events, regular store visits and other ad hoc needsWhat you'll get:
Access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & commuter benefits401KEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time OffGenerous Holiday ScheduleFlexible schedule and work-from-home daysCompany incentive planParental LeaveGenerous employee discount plus allotments
Job Type: Full Time
Reports to: VP, Retail
Primary Location: Rhone HQ - Stamford, CT (hybrid - 3 days in office)