Visual merchandiser job description

Chanel Norway is currently looking for a Visual Merchandiser with a passion for creating attractive visual displays, while ensuring the integrity of the brand.

The job of a Visual Merchandiser requires a mixture of artistic, strategic and practical skills. The goal is to use visual merchandising to convert window shoppers into prospects, drive branding and sales objectives and maximize profitability.
The position is based in Oslo and reports hierarchically to the Fashion Boutique Director.

The Impact You Can Create At CHANEL
Assist the Boutique Director in implementation and communication of all visual direction regarding windows, installations, display standards, merchandise direction within the boutique.Oversee all VM Operations in partnership with Boutique Management to ensure back stock is organized and well maintained and stay up-to-date with the arrival of new deliveries.Manage all window installations according to Paris Europe VM and Image Departments guidelines.Style mannequins and implement floor sets with exceptional skill, creating cohesive, exciting fashion stories Collaborate with Paris Image and Europe VM Departments on the design and production of all window and interior related décors.

You Are Energized By
The history and heritage of The House of CHANELPresenting a positive energy and foster a spirit of team collaboration Passionately upholding VM standards, objectives and vision to always offer the best client and styling experience.Working effectively and efficiently within the team, sharing ideas and contributing to a positive morale

Position Requirements
Must have at least 2-4 years of proven work experience in Visual Merchandising Associate or related position.Art, Architecture or Interior Design Education. Excellent oral and written communication skills.Self-starter with high level of initiative and a strong sense of ownership and urgency Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and proficiency in Word) and Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, and Photoshop).Must possess strong organizational and time management skills. Strong Project Managing experience and flexibility to adapt to change

ABOUT CHANEL
You will become part of an affiliate established in 2016, comprising approximately 110 people across Scandinavia. At CHANEL we offer a unique working environment where you are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and your motivation. At CHANEL, the foundation of the success starts with the employees who defend the values of excellence, creativity, style, and modernity that ensured the originality of Coco Chanel in her time and continue to do so today. Within CHANEL, a true "culture of quality" exists where everyone shares the values of the Brand that they all are proud to represent. CHANEL is a leading luxury goods brand supporting three key businesses: Fashion; Watches and Fine Jewelry; Fragrance and Beauty. Read more on www.chanel.com.

Current Living Spaces Employees: Please apply via your internal Workday Account.

At Living Spaces, we take pride in being an environment that cultivates the best in our Team Members. From our corporate office in La Mirada, to our Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Guest Services, Transportation, to any of our retail stores in the United States, you'll find Team Members who have started and grown their careers at Living Spaces. We are a company driven by our core values of humility & respect, passion, innovation, speed & simplicity, fanatic discipline, social responsibility, coupled with the desire to provide our guests with the best possible experience they can have while furnishing their space.

We continuously strive to find dedicated, innovative, driven, enterprising Team Members to help drive our corporate vision - to be the best furniture retailer in the country. If you possess these skills, we invite you to join the journey at Living Spaces.

Position Summary
This position's primary responsibility is to accessorize the entire showroom, create a real life visual for the guest, and showcase vignette style rooms in all categories that are assigned to the store's showroom floor. The ultimate standard is the creation of a showroom floor that delights guests and is faithful to the Living Spaces brand.

Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Complete and demonstrate the ability to effectively execute to company expectations all new hire and ongoing training modules Complete vendor/product training as required Ensure that the store is ready by completing a daily walk through of the entire store and address any areas of concern.Partner with outer Brand Team members, labeling and CPU/Floor Prep, to ensure that the entire showroom floor is 100% complete according to Living Spaces brand guidelines.Execute all areas of the showroom with proper product placement, accessorizing, and location of product. Create a realistic living experience for our guests.Ensure that all accessory and furniture products are properly placed according to company SOP.Obey all safety rules and guidelines set forth by Living Spaces.Follow all furniture and accessory inventory and binning processes.Completes required training in the expected timeframe, and participates in ongoing learning opportunities Actively support and contribute to the store team with the goal of helping the entire team delight guests and achieve revenue targets Ensure that the stores is “Grand Opening” ready by completing the daily task list and style guides Ability to work weekends and most holidays Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 1-2 years experience in a fast paced, high traffic, guest facing, interactive retail environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience in Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of design software programs is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

E-Verify
Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

A Visual Merchandiser arranges and maintains the store's merchandise and floral displays, and monitors the store's overall visual appearance. Primary job responsibilities of a Visual Merchandiser include the following:

-Arranges merchandise displays and floral displays throughout the store, according to current guidelines; maintains displays as necessary.

-Monitors all store displays for compliance with current guidelines, including lighting and signage, and modifies displays when necessary.

-Monitors the store's overall visual appearance, may help Department Managers rearrange the selling floor.

-Trains associates and new Department Managers in visual merchandising techniques and guidelines; answers associates' display questions, offers suggestions.
-Ensures proper lighting is on fixtures and displays.

-Arranges and maintains seasonal displays.

-Unpacks and hangs or folds new merchandise, as needed.

Von Maur was founded in 1872 with two simple goals - provide a wide selection of quality merchandise and establish excellent customer service principles by treating every customer like family. Since then, Von Maur has deliberately and steadily grown and expanded the variety of services offered to our customers. Our wide range of customer services include free delivery, complimentary gift wrapping, no questions asked customer return policy, alterations, and an interest free charge card. Today, 36 Von Maur stores are scattered across 15 states: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma and Wisconsin; and we're still expanding. Our corporate headquarters and e-commerce facility are located in Davenport, Iowa.

The integrity and values that have pleased our customers for generations also make Von Maur a wonderful place to work. We value the diversity of our employees and each associate contributes in a unique way to our customer's experience. Von Maur employees are friendly and have a passion for customer service. Being a part of our team requires dedication, enthusiasm and flexibility. Associates are empowered to make decisions, acting in the best interest of the customer.

Our company culture is characterized by a promote from within philosophy. We hire people with the intent to promote them as far as their ability and ambition will take them.

Von Maur provides high quality jobs with excellent benefit packages that have a positive impact on the health, happiness and future of our associates and their families.

External Company URL: www.vonmaur.com

Street: Oxmoor Center