Visual Merchandiser Job at Jacob & Co in New York

As the Visual Merchandising Manager, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing high-end visual merchandising strategies for our luxury watch boutiques and window displays. Your role will involve creating and maintaining detailed visual guidelines and manuals for the display of our products, ensuring consistent brand aesthetics across all retail locations, and training boutique staff to execute and maintain displays to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute eye-catching, sophisticated window displays and in-store displays for multiple luxury watch boutiques, aligning with brand identity, seasonal campaigns, and product launches.
• Strategically plan and coordinate the placement of watches and related accessories, optimizing customer flow and enhancing product visibility to maximize sales potential.
• Regularly update window displays and in-store merchandising to ensure freshness and alignment with current brand campaigns and trends.

Creation of Visual Manuals & Guidelines

• Develop comprehensive visual merchandising manuals and guidelines for in-store and window displays that detail standards for product placement, lighting, props, signage, and overall aesthetic.
• Ensure visual merchandising consistency across all luxury watch boutiques globally, aligning each display with the brand's luxury image and visual direction.

Training & Development

• Provide hands-on training and ongoing support to boutique managers and staff on visual merchandising best practices, ensuring they are equipped to execute displays flawlessly.
• Conduct regular audits of boutique displays to ensure compliance with visual standards, provide constructive feedback, and implement improvements where necessary.

Collaborative Efforts & Innovation

• Work closely with the marketing, retail, and product teams to integrate product launches, promotional campaigns, and seasonal themes into visual merchandising strategies.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in luxury retail, visual merchandising, and customer experience to continuously elevate the brand’s in-store presentation.
• Propose and implement innovative visual merchandising concepts that highlight the uniqueness of the brand and create memorable experiences for customers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in visual merchandising, preferably in luxury retail, fashion, or accessories, with a strong focus on high-end product displays.
• Deep understanding of luxury retail standards, consumer behavior, and the luxury watch industry.
• Strong design sensibility with a keen eye for detail, color, lighting, and spatial design. Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD) is a plus.
• Proven experience in training and managing teams, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to different boutiques to oversee implementation and provide on-site support.

Key Attributes:

• Exceptional understanding of brand aesthetics and the ability to represent and communicate the brand’s luxury identity through visual merchandising.
• Ability to think creatively while adhering to brand guidelines, delivering unique and impactful display concepts that elevate the customer experience.
• An eye for detail and the ability to execute high-quality displays, ensuring all elements align with the overall vision.
• A team player with the ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, retail, and design teams to achieve the brand’s visual and commercial goals.
• Strong customer focus, with an understanding of how visual merchandising influences the customer journey and purchasing decisions.

Why You'll Love Working for Jacob & Co

• Competitive compensation - starts at $110k/year
• Comprehensive medical insurance with 100% of premiums covered for full-time employees
• 401k & Company matching for U.S.-based full-time employees

Why Join Us?

• At Jacob & Co., you’ll be part of a globally celebrated brand that redefines luxury and innovation. Join our team, where your expertise and dedication to excellence will be rewarded and recognized.

If you are a highly motivated and creative individual with a passion for luxury retail and visual merchandising, we invite you to apply for the position of Visual Merchandising Manager and help us craft exceptional experiences for our customers.

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