Build-A-Bear is hiring: Specialist, Visual Production in St Louis

At Build-A-Bear we believe in the power of imagination, creativity, and memorable experiences. Our mission is to add a little more heart to life by creating unique experiences, lasting connections, and beloved memories that create lasting emotional connections. We are a multi-channel, site-based experience and entertainment company, with diversified categories and consumer segments. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Visual Production Specialist to join our dynamic team.

The Specialist, Visual Production plays a key role in transforming Build-A-Bear retail spaces into dynamic and visually compelling environments. By collaborating and creating immersive and memorable experiences for our customers and vendors, this role helps ensure the expansion & success of our company's retail experience locations.

Responsibilities:

• Assess product assortments and brand guidelines to determine the placement of merchandise within specialty/non-traditional stores, seasonal shops, partner-operated, and international locations
• Develop detailed planograms that outline the directed arrangement of merchandise, fixture priorities, and marketing signage to maximize visual appeal & facilitate customer navigation
• Produce floor set documentation and product placement for all store formats and concepts
• Provide supporting tools, such as visual guides and checklists, to ensure efficient and accurate implementation of visual direction
• Offer support and guidance to field leaders to optimize visual merchandising execution
• Maintain Visual Standards Manual
• Supervise overall setup, use and presentation of BQ mock store

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Visual Communications or a related field
• Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years planogram creation, design and visual merchandising experience in the retail industry
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• Enjoys being recognized for the quality of their work
• Willingness to work within established standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Develops strong job knowledge and competency
• Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time
• Thrives in a structured environment
• Communication style is factual and sincere
• Willingness to follow established policies, processes, and procedures
• Enjoys working at a somewhat faster-than-average pace

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
• Lifting >25 pounds

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

• Decision-making, judgement, and execution
• Able to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner
• Deadlines, Accuracy, and Quality
• Visual Merchandising & Production
• Cross-functional Collaboration and Team Support
• Clear & open communication within all projects
• Floor plan presentations & mock store presentation
• Stakeholder Feedback