Job: Gucci Special Visual Projects Merchandiser - New York, NY

GUCCI SPECIAL VISUAL PROJECTS MERCHANDISER

Company Name: Gucci  Company Location: New York

Role Mission

The Special Visual Projects Merchandiser will be responsible for executing the visual directives as defined from the corporate office or the Special Projects Visual Manager for all special projects in North America. This role supports the in-store and showroom animation efforts such as selling events, collection previews, pop ups, product launches, adhoc windows and press events. This covers directly operated stores (DOS), wholesale channels and corporate showrooms to improve client loyalty and increase market share.

Key Accountabilities

• Follow all visual directives when executing store set-ups, adapting and/or substituting in a brand appropriate manner when necessary to make visual merchandising suitable to regional needs;

• Provide PowerPoint recaps from all store visits and completed projects to be shared with worldwide company headquarters in Italy;

• Support the planning and opening set-up for new concept stores and renovated locations across DOS and wholesale;

• Implement and ensure visual displays merchandising integrity leading up to, and during an event or project's duration;

• Ongoing training of store associates in visual merchandising standards;

• Ongoing collaboration with Merchandising, Marketing, Special Events and Retail Operations to understand seasonal strategies;

• Remain aware of the competitive landscape in terms of visual approach to events and projects;

• Partner with District and Store Managers to effectively support current business trends with visual needs as they arise.

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' professional experience in Visual Merchandising;

• Project coordination experience preferred;

• Multi store experience preferred but not required;

• Strong attention to detail;

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

EOE M/D/F/V

Apply on company website:

https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/st/careers-landing/careers-corporate?lang=en&job=000D1B&src=SNS-10000

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Internship: Redbook Magazine Fall 2016 - New York, NY

The fashion department at Redbook magazine is seeking interns to work alongside the Fashion Director and Fashion Assistants for the Fall 2016 semester, (mid-August through December). 

Candidates must have a professional attitude, a strong interest in fashion/style and be able to commit to a minimum of 2-3 full days a week. Interns will receive a first-hand experience to learn about the inner workings of a fashion department within a print magazine. They will learn to navigate a fast-paced environment and have the opportunity to be exposed to multiple facets of a fashion department.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Checking in and returning samples

– Coordinating sample pick-ups and returns

– Managing the PR database for the fashion department

– Organizing and maintaining the fashion closet

– Setting up for photo shoot run-throughs

– Packing for and unpacking from photo shoots

– Assisting Fashion Director on photo shoots

– Helping Fashion Assistant with credit requests and handling ongoing market requests as needed

– Assist the Fashion Director and Market Director on market appointments

– Completing any and all other administrative work the team needs

Candidate must be extremely organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This position requires long hours so candidates must be dedicated and highly motivated. A positive attitude is a MUST. Previous internship or fashion experience highly encouraged.

TO APPLY:

Please send cover letter and resume to Ann Wang at annwang@hearst.com

*This is an unpaid internship and you must be able to receive school credit.

Job: Department Supervisor - New York, NY - H&M

Department Supervisor at H&M

Type

Full time

Location

Broadway, Soho, New York, New York

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Here’s what’s possible for H&M DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS:

 

At H&M, we do everything we can to empower everyone in our company. Part of that also means providing leadership and guidance. That’s where our Department Supervisors come in. While working with our Management Team, our Department Supervisors help oversee customer service and floor coverage, driving sales, merchandise presentation and operational functions within the store, including opening and closing the store. And they do all of this according to H&M guidelines. We’ve found this to be an effective way to continue helping our people grow while making it possible for our customers to have a great shopping experience.

 

 

Title: Department Supervisor

 

Function: Sales

 

Department: Store

 

Reports to: Department Manager or Store Manager based on volume

 

Direct Reports: Sales Advisor(s) (dotted line)

 

Overall Job Function: Assists Management team in overseeing floor coverage, driving sales, merchandise presentation, customer service, and operational functions within the store including opening and closing the store according to H&M guidelines

 

Job Responsibility including but not limited to:

Customer Service

• Maintain the high quality of H&M customer service by providing the best shopping experience for each customer and role modeling the 5 basic demands

Job Knowledge

• Ensure that all merchandise is properly received and placed on the floor in a timely manner and according to merchandise guidelines
• Execute merchandising campaigns, promotions, activities and customer rounds as assigned by store management
• Address any loss prevention and safety issues that may occur while on duty and bring any escalated concerns to management team
• Ability to suspend an employee with discretion and approval from Store Manager or District Manager if only manager on duty
• Serve as second interviewer and note taker for staff interviews
• Act as a management witness, on behalf of H&M, in employee discussions as needed

Efficiency

• Perform all store routines, including the opening and closing of the store; follows all company practices and procedures; work with timekeeping and scheduling system and controls and complete reductions
• Maximize sales through commercial focus and take action to obtain highest level of profitability for the store
• Actively use sales information to make business decisions regarding merchandising
• Approve timesheets on a daily basis in the timekeeping system
• May be assigned overall store responsibility in absence of Store Manager or Department Manager when opening or closing store

Team Player

• Assist the management team in the day-to-day supervision of staff by directing and overseeing workflow within the store
• Assist the management team with the training and developing of Sales Advisors on the operational side of the business by following up on clear goals and providing timely feedback
• Ensure that all employee issues are immediately brought to the attention of management team

Financial Accountability: None

 

Minimum Candidate Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; Associates Degree preferred
• 1-2 years of retail customer service experience
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus
• Open availability based on business need
• Ability to lift in excess of 20 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time; bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions; push, pull and carry items (mannequins, clothing, totes, torsos, etc.) for a short distance
• Ability to climb a ladder and use a stepstool

Competencies

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide feedback in a constructive and professional way
• Ability to be proactive to drive sales
• Ability to prioritize task execution based on business need
• Strong merchandising skills with the ability to drive the business through creativity and extensive fashion knowledge
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills such as data entry are needed
• Ability and willingness to run a cash register
• Ability to provide constructive, straightforward feedback and  to coach staff

Job Status: Nonexempt, Hourly (Part-Time or Full-Time)

 

EEOC Classification: SLS

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Job: Online Marketing Manager - New York, NY - H&M

Online Marketing Manager

Type

Full time

Location

New York, New York

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Title: Online Marketing Manager

 

Function: Marketing

 

Department: Marketing

 

Reports to: Continental Marketing Manager

 

Direct Reports: Online Marketing Coordinator

 

Overall Job Function:  Responsible for leading the Online Marketing team and strategically planning the local online marketing calendar and new online initiatives to drive traffic and sales to the online and physical stores. 

 

Job Responsibility including but not limited to:

• Leads and builds up the Online Marketing team to support the online sales and marketing goals.
• Strategically plans local calendar activities and optimizes timing, exposure and commercial idea to drive online traffic and sales and support store activities
• Keeps track of global online and store campaigns as well as global plans for hm.com, newsletters, print marketing, SEM, push notifications and online merchandising activities. Identifies and initiates local adaptions based on the retail calendar and customer behavior in the local market.
• Sets the seasonal and weekly traffic forecasts together with US Sales team, HQ media planner and HQ Sales planner
• Creates, updates and shares the local online commercial and marketing plan with local and global sales teams
• Represents online marketing in commercial meetings to optimize the local execution and activities for each concept
• Responsible for managing the affiliate program, affiliate agencies and setting the publisher strategy for H&M
• Works closely with the HQ Marketing department on the local strategy for SEM, direct mail, newsletters and other online marketing channels
• Responsible for managing activities to increase email subscribers, app downloads and repeat purchase customers
• Provides reports on local traffic, online channels and touch points results and customer behavior online to help optimize activities
• Identifies strategic online partnerships and initiatives to find new ways to drive traffic and sales and increase the online marketing reach
• Works closely with the HQ Marketing department to set and follow up on the online traffic goals
• Provides feedback and input to HQ on local market needs and competitive landscape to optimize online campaigns, tools and processes, online marketing channels and functionality on hm.com
• Educates the local sales and marketing teams on online marketing strategies and best practices
• Proactively seeks updated knowledge of industry trends in advertising, marketing and fashion in order to implement new strategies

Financial Accountability:

• Affiliate budget (est. $1M)
• Shared ownership with HQ of online marketing budget (est. $20M)

 

Minimum Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in marketing.
• 5+ years of experience in online retail preferably fashion
• Experience with online media planning/buying
• 2 years of management experience

 

Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of the fashion and media business
• Working knowledge of online and social media
• Ability to think and work strategically; able to plan ahead and foresee opportunities
• Ability to communicate clearly and hold high level external meetings
• Able to work independently and be self motivated while still working within a team environment and fostering a strong team collaboration
• Extremely creative and oriented toward problem resolution
• Strong brand ambassador
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Leadership Experience
• Availability to travel as needed (up to 25%)

 

Job Status:  Exempt

 

EEOC Classification: OFM

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Internship: Visual Merchandising Internship Summer 2016 - New York, NY - Michael Kors

Visual Merchandising Internship Summer 2016

# of Openings 

1

Locations 

US-NY-New York

Department 

Corporate Merchandising

More information about this opportunity:

Overview:

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready to wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products through his Michael Kors and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, including accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, men’s and women’s ready to wear, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated, either directly or through licensing partners, in some of the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

The Michael Kors internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to gain exposure to the inner workings of a global retail corporation. Each semester students participate in our comprehensive program where they are able to receive training and develop their skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced professionals at Michael Kors. 

Key Responsibilities:

• The Visual Operations intern will be responsible for maintaining and updating the VO spreadsheets, which include the Global Watch Vitrine Inventory, Global Visual Calendar, and Global Fragrance Inventory
• They will also work closely with the Visual Communications team to develop a Global Product Enhancer ordering guide and a Visual intern manual.
• Partake in the implementation of the monthly global floorset directive
• Update the calendar, global store listing sheet, organizational chart, and new store opening master address list
• Assemble new store opening package for every new store opening for Lifestyle stores
• Help prep the showroom for press events
• Participate with styleout photo shoots
• Learn the basics of the Visual Merchandising business

Qualifications:

• Students MUST be able to receive academic credit for the duration of the internship.  Before you apply, please check with your internship center that you would be eligible to receive academic credit if you were offered an internship.
• A minimum commitment of 2-3 full days per week is required
• The internship program’s hours are 9am to 6pm, Monday through Friday

An ideal candidate will:

• Looking for a student in majoring in Merchandising or Visual Merchandising
• Proficient in Excel, Adobe Creative Suite- Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Analytical, task oriented, driven, and professional 

Application deadlines are as follows:

Spring (January through May): Monday, December 5th

Summer (May through September): Monday, April 4th

Fall (September through December): Monday, July 4th

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet