Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising Designer (Shiseido)

Date:  Sep 27, 2024
Location:  New York, NY
Company:  Shiseido

Job Summary:
The Senior Manager – Visual Merchandising is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of in-store visual programs and events for Shiseido and retail partners (Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks, Macy’s, Sephora, etc.). 

 

This individual must be highly organized and be able to deliver speed-to-market design programs, optimize costs, and support business priorities and/or objectives. He/she must be proficient in 2D/3D design, have excellent communication skills and possess a sophisticated aesthetic suited for luxury and prestige audiences.

 

This team player must be motivated, innovative, agile, and results driven. 

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Director of Visual Merchandising to concept design, project management, implementation and roll-out of merchandising programs and initiatives across our retail environments.
  • Adapt Seasonal global concepts to create 2D &3D design proposals for opportunities at US specific retail channels including Department Store Visual weeks, retail outposts and pop-ups and in store events
  • Create schematic design drawings, 3D renderings and planograms for global HQ, US cross-functional partners and retailer approvals
  • Create directives, instruction sheet and guidelines for new launches and seasonal updates for the US region
  • Consistent communication and transparency with brands and cross functional partners in a shared service environment
  • Manage and collaborate with vendors to produce, price, and value engineer on-counter VM elements
  • Create and release print ready art files for new launches, seasonal updates, events, etc.
  • Liaise visual merchandising related maintenance starting from new stores’ opening and on-going.

 

Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders:

  • This position reports into the Director, US Visual Merchandising
  • A key partner to Brand Marketing teams and Store Design team; developing and executing store-line initiatives
  • Partner closely and establish strong relationships with the Field and Sales Teams
  • Liaise with HQ/Global VM teams for design alignment and approvals
  • Work closely with retail partners, print and display vendors, and multiple internal brand teams
  • Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with internal peers and outside consultants and vendors

 

Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Minimum 5-7 years of VM experience in beauty or fashion industry with an emphasis in both 2D & 3D design; preparing planograms, and packaging artwork
  • Required: High proficiency in SketchUp, RHINO (optional) Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
  • Must have knowledge of mechanical engineering, be well-versed in display materials and production processes
  • Graphic knowledge and skills including typography and layout; packaging and proofing print ready artwork
  • A diversified portfolio demonstrating success with VM program development and implementation in specialty, department store and open sell environments
  • Comfort working independently and with levels of ambiguity; creatively problem solving
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a willingness and ability to be agile and resourceful under tight deadlines
  • Maintain a collaborative, energetic and positive attitude and inspire creativity amongst peers
  • Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective cross-functional partnerships

 

Trust 8 Competencies

Below is a list of Trust 8 Competencies designed to help employees at Shiseido Americas succeed as the company continues to evolve and innovate.

  1. Think Big: Adapt a big-picture perspective. Deliver new values through creativity.
  2. Take Risks: Embrace Risk, Practice “Trial and Error and Trial”.
  3. Hands On: Consider Front-line realities when making decisions. Take the lead from end to end.
  1. Collaborate: Leverage the diverse capabilities of colleagues.
  2. Be Open: Create an environment that encourages everyone to speak up.
  3. Act with Integrity: Be sincere and humble at all times.
  4. Be Accountable: Commit to the goal. Take accountability for the execution.
  5. Applaud Success: Create a culture that celebrates success.

 

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Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

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