This position is responsible for supporting Global VM by providing design concepts and planograms for in-store presentations, animations and events.

Partnering with Creative Ops Sr Manager and VP VM, this role is responsible for providing creative and best in class design solutions for in-store fixtures seasonally. This individual should have a strong understanding of product fit and function, makeup artistry and client journey in-store. The visual merchandising designer will also support in creating disruptive retailer animations and engaging events.

Job Duties

• Create and manage updates of Domestic planograms seasonally. Includes open sell and department store locations. (Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy’s, etc.)
• Ensure product placement and navigation follows brand standards
• Liase with Marketing and Sales to receive assortments and advise on product fit
• Communicate and route planograms to cross functional partners for signoff.
• Review engineering drawings from vendors and check for accuracy against planograms
• Provide design concepts, design turnover to vendors and support in execution of retailer events.
• Provide design concepts and manage development for in-store animations.
• Design within budget and find cost saving solutions when possible.
• Present concepts to key stakeholders and leadership
• Attend cross functional meetings as needed
• Work closely with VM development team to provide drawings and feedback as needed.
• Conduct store visits to review instore execution and competitor instore presentations
• Maintain awareness of current trends in beauty and design
• This is a temporary assignment 

Qualifications

• BFA or BA in Industrial Design or related field of study.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience in beauty industry and designing for retail environments.
• Strong experience in reading technical drawings and creating planograms.
• Strong attention to details, ability to execute flawlessly and clean product presentations.
• Experienced in working with vendors and tracking to production milestones.
• Able to present concepts both verbally and written
• Ability to take feedback and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• Works collaboratively and is a team player
• Strong organizational skills, can prioritize and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated, self-driven and can work independently while meeting all deadlines.
• Proficient in MAC Platform, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Sketchup or other 3D Rendering a plus.