Manager- Visual Merchandising Job at Ashley Stewart, Inc. in Secaucus

Position Overview

Ashley Stewart was founded in 1991. Beginning with the first store in Brooklyn, New York, the Ashley Stewart brand captured the hearts and minds of women searching for fashion-forward, well-tailored but affordable clothing in an easily accessible and welcoming environment. Today, our customers are able to shop the brand in retail stores across the United States and online through our website, www.ashleystewart.com. The website has enabled Ashley Stewart to grow internationally, and customers are now able to interact with fellow customers across many different forms of social media. Ashley Stewart will continue to deliver fashion forward style and flattering fit for the trend-savvy, curvy and confident woman.

Our Philosophy We believe in a set of core values grounded in fair play, hard work, teamwork, and integrity. We believe that success comes from a group of people planning and executing in unison each day. We believe that Ashley Stewart exists solely because our customers trust and believe in what the brand stands for. Ashley Stewart stands for confidence, self-esteem, sexiness, class, and sisterhood. Everything we do as a Company is for our customer. Our customer looks at every employee as if she/he is Ashley Stewart, a trusted confidante and best friend. Ashley Stewart is as much about a shopping experience, whether it is in the stores or online, as it is about merchandise. Ashley Stewart stands for confidence and acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Lead graphic design, production and layout of visual merchandising and store communications, including weekly window and floor-set directives for the chain
• Experience with MockShop virtual retailing software preferred
• Create supportive tools/documents/methods and set up meetings to ensure transparency, accuracy, and clear communication
• Assist and collaborate with the team on new store opening designs and producing 3D renderings
• Assist with styling looks for upcoming floor-sets and campaigns with the team as needed
• Collaborate on field and corporate training tools related to visual or operational standards and any new store initiatives
• Update Visual Standards Guide as needed
• Partner with marketing and creative to produce in-store signage as needed
• Partner with store operations and field leadership on field talent, floor-set execution follow-up and photo submissions bi-weekly
• Conduct routine store visits and help implement and enforce systematic photographic compliance to keep up to date on product flow and overall presentation standards
• Drive brand loyalty by ensuring exceptional client experience through well-merchandised, visually engaging, brand-appropriate store environments throughout the field
• Follow up with stores and DSMs that are underperforming to ensure visual merchandising standards are being met
• Submit photo recaps of store visits and takeaways
• Experience with opening new stores and training teams
• Shop competitive landscape frequently to identify market trends and opportunities
• Open to accepting new responsibilities as the business continues to grow and evolve

Other Functions

• Advanced knowledge of Mac OS
• Must have knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CC, with proficiency in InDesign
• Knowledge of SketchUp and 3D rendering software preferred
• Knowledge of MockShop virtual software highly preferred
• Knowledge AutoCad preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Styling expertise and flair for fashion
• Must have ability to travel to local stores
• Maintain high quality of work with attention to detail

Education/Experience

• College degree in Graphic Design or similar field preferred
• 5-10 years prior corporate VM experience preferred
• Portfolio and/or past work samples are required for consideration

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Position is full time
• Work is performed in an office and/or retail store setting requiring a great deal of interaction with people
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may occasionally include holidays, weekends and/or late evenings, and before/ after stores are open to the public
• Local travel required
• Ability to use ladders or other equipment for the purpose of minor store and merchandising maintenance
• Ability to stand for periods of 8-10 hours a day

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

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