Visual Merchandising Manager

Description

The Visual Merchandising Manager will support the Visual Merchandising Director and the VP of Store Design, Visual Merchandising, and Creative Operations across all activities planned on our distribution calendar. They will support in successfully translating and implementing the placement of all regional visual standards, planograms, artwork, and guidelines set forth under the directive of the global team at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty. Be a key creative contributor to design regional needs, including new store launches, pop-ups, retailer events, and press events. Be responsible for all visual logistics and directives across all different activities planned on our VM/marketing/sales calendar. This role also requires the VM Manager to build partnerships with internal marketing, commercial, global, and field teams, as well as external retailers, creative agencies, vendors, printers, and follow-up processes necessary to effectively complete directives with extremely high standards. Manage the execution of all windows, plates, light boxes, and other Visual Merchandising collateral department stores and flagships across North America.

The work is based in our New York office but will require travel to visit new store launches and suppliers and check artwork, productions, and mock-up of units, visuals, grids, and other props developed for the final installations. This will include supporting all VM collateral, including raising and tracking POs, receiving invoices, and reviewing costs. Manage all aspects of the installs, check the quality of prints and execution, and make sure all VM is implemented as per Charlotte Tilbury standards and in agreement with retailers, and suppliers, to ensure they are executed effectively across all North America and local distribution channels.

Day-to-day activities will vary depending on the priority of the business and on the level of visual merchandising work being undertaken.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Take ownership of all VM department store and flagship projects, design and logistics for North America.

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Support the VM director on the implementation of the Global creative Charlotte Tilbury strategy across North America
• Design innovative windows and animations from concept to execution
• New launches and in store execution is delivered on time, in budget and to brand standard across region
• Listen to and develop a deep understanding of local consumers and generate new insights to inspire the beauty industry
• Attend regular meetings with wider teams to ensure a collaborative working relationship with cross function teams
• Ensure a compelling customer experience by constantly improving the visual merchandising within stores and maintaining interest through innovation
• Develop and nurture relationships with all key stakeholders- Internal departments/ Regional managers/ Key retailers/ Key suppliers/ Global team
• Leverage strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple projects at one time and deliver all projects are delivered on time with production and delivered to store for launch
• Manage the the VM assistant manager
• Create presentations/concepts/ design proposals alongside the VM and SD teams
• Raise PO’s, receive and keep track of invoices, control expenditure of any orders placed for each individual project
• Manage databases and distribution lists for campaign launches

Personal Profile

• Minimum of 5 years of related visual experience wholesale and retail, beauty industry a plus
• Must be proficient in and be able to use Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Rhino/3D programs would be a plus.
• Excellent time and project management skills with a proactive nature and results-driven, positive “can do” attitude
• Effectively communicates and has strong interpersonal skills
• Have a strong interest in cosmetics, fashion, retail and product.
• Able to work autonomously, but also thrives in a team environment
• Excellent eye for detail, style, design, and color
• Resourceful and creative problem solver
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail to produce accurate and high-quality work
• A creative mind who can also deliver commercially, accurately and effectively

Benefits

Base Salary Range: $85,000.00 – 97,000.00**

This role is eligible for an annual company performance-based bonus

In addition to your salary, you will also be able to receive the below magical total rewards:

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, & Dental Coverage, as well as Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in our Magic Office & 2 Days at Home)
• Flexible Time off (Paid Company Holidays, PTO, Summer Fridays, additional time for voting, your birthday, & more!)
• Magical Company Perks (Bimonthly Gifting, Tilbury Treats, Very Generous Staff Discount- to name a few!)
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & 401K Matching Plan
• Charlotte Tilbury, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty