Visual Merchandising Supervisor

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Job Summary

A champion of high visual standards, you'll have a proactive approach - directing the in-store team to exceed our merchandising goals and providing solutions as visual challenges arise. 
Focus on technical activities that require specialized knowledge; requires process or program administration.
 

Job Responsibilities

VISUAL MERCHANDISE SUPERVISOR INITIATIVES
•    Organize the implementation of decors, showcases, product display, stands, events, product launching on every retail and wholesale outlets in compliance with the creative head. 
•    Ensure all visual communications/directives sent to the field are consistent and functional at the field level.
•    Coordinate with Merchandising, Marketing, Store Support, and Planning to compile accurate floorset and/or merchandising information.
•    Oversee production of visual documents to ensure deadlines are met.
•    Develop a weekly VM communication for a consistent communication to be used as a tool for merchandising in the field organization.
•    Support to the Visual Field Coordinator to ensure any field challenges are addressed
•    Develop, maintain and update a visual merchandising training manual for the field to use as a tool.
•    Create and implement visual techniques and shop concepts integrating merchandise, display and marketing to support core business initiatives of a rising density

TEAMWORK
•    Work closely with the counters’ staff for the quality and standards of display, design and decoration.
•    Communicate with other team members to ensure that the work is consistent with the plan.
•    Co-operate with the team to ensure the deadline of the assigned projects.

SOURCING & PRODUCTION
•    Work well with the display and design suppliers to assert the work is on track.
•    Work closely with the (Senior) Visual Merchandising to find out and analyze potential well-fit suppliers
 

Candidate Requirements

Relevant Education, Knowledge & Experience:
•    5-7 years’ experience in Visual Merchandising or an equivalent field/function and an Undergraduate degree in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design or Fine/Applied Arts 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
•    Ability to utilize visual/illustrative methods of communication 
•    Application of color theory in design and merchandising solutions

Knowledge
•    A passion for, and extensive knowledge in home furnishings, the way people live at home (lifestyles and values), and trends in design 
•    A passion for, and extensive knowledge in retailing, Visual Merchandising, customer behavior, and trends in retailing 
•    General knowledge and interest in graphic communication and interior design 
•    The ability to evaluate the store as a media both commercially and aesthetically, according to the Safat Home concept, Commercial Review standards, and Visual Merchandising professional competence 
•    A clear understanding of our customers' shopping behavior and how to support the HF mechanical sales system 
•    Attention to detail with a keen eye for aesthetics 
•    A proven ability of how to visualize and communicate the HF product range and business priorities in a way that is functional, inspiring, and commercial using range presentation media and display techniques 
•    A strong knowledge of the Safat Home concept description including our Vision and Business Idea, and a passion for AI culture and values
 

Education